Healthy Oceans Need Healthy Sharks As They Keep the System Balanced, Expert

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.09.2024 07:51 AM

Sharks play a vital role in keeping the ocean healthy from protecting the coral reef to spreading nutrients through their poop when they migrate. Continue reading to learn more about them this Shark Week.

Large Sharks Tracked in US Waters Amid Multiple Attacks on 4th of July; Are Encounters Increasing?

07.06.2024 01:25 AM

Large sharks tracked in US waters amid multiple attacks on the 4th of July. Are encounters increasing? Find out what's behind the surge and safety tips. Read more!

Flexible Great White Sharks Adapt Behavior Based on Different Hunting Scenarios

04.21.2024 07:05 AM

Great white sharks adapt their movements and routines to suit their environment, according to a study. Continue reading to learn more.

Bull Shark Population on the Rise Due to Global Warming [Study]

03.18.2024 05:00 AM

Bull sharks seemingly have an advantage in global warming, resulting in the warming of the sea surface as their population has increased. Continue reading to learn more.

3.5-Meter Great White Shark Washes Ashore in New South Wales; Necropsy Planned To Determine Cause of Death

03.04.2024 04:25 AM

A great white shark's morning beach stranding in Australia prompts investigations into its struggles before passing, marking a marine tragedy. Continue reading to learn more details.

Rare Dorsal Fin Regeneration Observed in a Silky Shark [Study]

01.12.2024 04:00 AM

A silky shark possessed the ability to regenerate its wounded dorsal fin. Continue reading to learn more.

Sharks in New York's Coastal Waters: Experts Identify Urgent Need for More Research To Address Knowledge Gaps, Emerging Trends

09.14.2023 22:45 PM

Scientists advocate for increased research on sharks in New York's coastal waters due to limited data on shark biology, prey, and ecosystem changes. Read the article to learn more.

French Pacific Archipelago Divided Over Issue of Hunting Sharks; Environmentalists Criticize the Government’s Fishing Campaign

09.12.2023 04:00 AM

The French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia is divided over the issue of shark hunting, with conflicts between the local government and animal rights groups. Read the article to find out more.

Why Do Female Hammerhead Sharks Assemble Annually in French Polynesia During Full Moon? Gatherings Have Been Happening For Over a Decade, Scientists Observe

08.30.2023 22:47 PM

While female hammerhead sharks have been observed to gather annually during summer; their numbers were found to peak during a full moon. Read to learn more.

First in 65 Years Shark Attack in New York City's Rockaway Beach: Victim Now in Stable Condition

08.10.2023 06:30 AM

A woman was bitten by a shark while swimming at a New York City beach, sustaining a serious injury. Continue reading to learn more details of this rare shark attack.

Hotter Oceans Fueling Aggression in Sharks; Scientists Warn as Record Temperatures Are Reached Due to Worsening Climate Change

08.05.2023 03:49 AM

Scientists warn that sharks could grow angrier as oceans gets warmer, causing potential disruptions in marine ecosystems. Read the article to learn more details.

Requiem Shark Feeding on School of Atlantic Menhaden Caught on Camera [Watch]

07.27.2023 06:00 AM

A requiem shark was caught in aerial footage feeding solo on a school of Atlantic menhaden, known as a "bunker pod." Read the article for more details and watch the footage.

Cocaine Sharks: Scientists Think These Apex Predators Could Be Feasting on Bales of Drugs Dumped in the Ocean

07.22.2023 01:32 AM

Scientists investigate "Cocaine Sharks" off the Florida coast, testing if sharks are consuming drug bales in a TV series for Shark Week. Read the article to learn more.

Could Sharks Be Itching To Feed on Humans Even More? Experts Explain Why Shark Attacks Seem To Be Rising

07.21.2023 07:02 AM

While brutal cases of shark attacks are indeed alarming, the trend has actually stayed consistent in the past years, at least in the short term. Read to learn more.

Do Dolphins Protect You From Sharks? Dolphins Save Man from Shark Attack, Bitten Five Times and Lost 5 Pints of Blood

07.04.2023 02:46 AM

The human body holds 8 to 9 pints of blood, but a recent shark attack caused a man to lose 5 pints, before being saved by dolphins. Read to learn more.

Deadlier Than Sharks: Humans Are More Dangerous Than Natural Predators

06.30.2023 23:39 PM

A new research reveals the role of humans in dominating the food chain by using or trading the world’s animals, making us deadlier than predators like sharks. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Megalodon's Warm-Bloodedness Might Have Contributed to Its Extinction, Tooth Analysis Revealed

06.27.2023 05:55 AM

A study suggests megalodon, an extinct shark, could maintain a warm body temperature, potentially contributing to its extinction. Read the article to learn more details.

Unusual Relationship Between Parasitic Eels and Sharks Revealed in Necropsies, Baffling Scientists

06.26.2023 06:38 AM

Snubnosed eels and sharks reveal an intriguing relationship where even the predators fall victim to parasites. Read the article to learn more.

Brazil Confiscates Over 63,200 Pounds of Illegal Shark Fins: Why Are These Parts So Valuable?

06.23.2023 05:10 AM

Reports indicate that Brazilian authorities seized more than 63,000 pounds (28,500 kilograms) of shark fins intended for Asian markets. Read the article to learn more details.

Record-Breaking 1,760-pound Pregnant Goblin Shark with 6 Pups Saved for Marine Education in Taiwan

06.16.2023 21:54 PM

Initially intended for sale to a restaurant, a pregnant goblin shark caught by fishermen is now secured by the Taiwan Ocean Artistic Museum for public exhibition. Tap the article to learn more details.

Sharks Geared With Improved Smart Sensors, Cameras For Better Monitoring

06.14.2023 02:31 AM

For over a decade, the Atlatnic White Shark Conservancy has tagged roughly 300 sharks with acoustic sensors. Now, they are linking more camera sensors onto these creatures. Read to learn more.