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December 17, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

Cast, release date announced as filming begins for ’47 Meters Down’ sequel

Entertainment Studios has released its official casting for “47 Meters Down: Uncaged” as primary filming began this week in the Dominican Republic. Johannes Roberts returns to his role as director and executive producer for a script he co-wrote along with Ernest Riera. Cast members for the sequel include John Corbett (Sex and the City), Nia Long (Boyz n […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, News Tagged With: 47 Meters Down

December 14, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

Did cosmic radiation kill off the megalodon?

Cosmic energy from the collapsing star may have been responsible for the mass extinction that occurred on Earth during the Pliocene era some 2.6 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Astrobiology. The massive amounts of radiation, which is believed to have travelled 150 light years, pummeled the Earth’s  atmosphere, touching […]

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: megalodon

December 13, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

FWC moves forward with regulations for shore-based shark fishing

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved draft changes to the state’s shark fishing regulations during its winter meetings in St. Augustine. Among the new FWC draft rules that were approved to move to a final vote: Creating a mandatory, no-cost, annual shore-based shark fishing permit. Prohibiting chumming when fishing for any […]

Filed Under: Fishing, News Tagged With: FWC, laws

December 10, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

Man nicknamed ‘Shark Bait’ gets bitten by shark in Australia

An Australian man who refers to himself by the nickname “Shark Bait” was severely injured after being bitten on the leg while surfing off the coast of New South Wales. Joel Mason, 36, was surfing along Nambucca Heads when an unidentified species of shark pulled him under. A nearby surfer witnessed the incident. “One of […]

Filed Under: Attacks, News

December 5, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

The Meg 2 tentatively scheduled for 2020 release

The surprise blockbuster of the summer, The Meg, could become the next major monster movie franchise, producers confirmed. The franchise’s page on IMDB lists 2020 for the release of the sequel, The Meg 2, with Jason Statham and Bingbing Li reprising their roles from the first film. The shark-themed thriller could become an extended franchise after […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: megalodon, The Meg

December 4, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

‘Baby Shark’ singing doll the hottest toy this Christmas

The Baby Shark from the annoyingly eponymous little ditty just went full Elmo. The Baby Shark Singing Plush Doll from WowWee, which was only available during an Amazon presale, sold out in less than 72 hours and left parents scrambling online like the internet version of “Jingle All The Way.” Within hours, the yellow “baby” […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, News, Products Tagged With: baby shark

December 3, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

Guy Harvey Weekend at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

 For over three decades, Guy Harvey has been raising awareness for marine conservation efforts, especially when it comes to sharks, through his artwork and community outreach. The renowned artist and conservationist said that it was time to go beyond awareness and take the next step in the conservation process. “Now it’s time to spread […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Featured Tagged With: Guy Harvey, mako

November 30, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

VIDEO: Shark bites spearfisherman on the head

Spearfisherman Wil Krause only remembers the crunching sounds after a shark bit down on his skull. The 29-year-old from South Carolina was on a spearfishing dive in the Bahamas this summer when an approximately 6-foot reef shark bit down on the back of his head. Video of the incident, shot by another diver, Zachary Shipps, […]

Filed Under: Attacks, News Tagged With: reef shark

November 29, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

Florida could see new shore-based shark fishing regulations

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will present proposed restrictions on anglers that target sharks, particularly those who fish from land, during its winter meetings in St. Augustine. According to the FWC, the proposals, which come after months of seeking public input, will  increase survival of released sharks, improve information gathering about the fishery and address […]

Filed Under: Fishing, News Tagged With: shore fishing

November 27, 2018 by J. Scott Butherus

Great White Katharine returns to Florida waters

After going off the grid for nearly nine months, Katharine the great white shark is making up for lost time. The 14-foot female’s satellite tracking device has pinged in three times in the last week roughly 70 miles off the coast of Melbourne. Earlier this year, OCEARCH researchers feared that the battery in Katharine’s satellite tag, […]

Filed Under: News, Science Tagged With: Great white, ocearch

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