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Public accuse the media of deliberately fueling shark fear

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. By Peter Simmons, Charles Sturt University and Michael Mehmet, Charles Sturt University Are you scared of sharks? If you never read or watched the news, would you still be? Last year’s Senate inquiry on shark mitigation and deterrent measures heard evidence that media […]

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Rising ocean temperatures may alter shark brain development

Even slight increases in ocean temperatures may affect a shark’s brain function and cognitive development, according to a study from the Macquarie University Fish Lab. Researchers found that by raising the temperature of a shark embryo’s environment by 3 degrees Celsius, those that survived had “stronger laterality, suggesting enhanced cognitive abilities.” “Shark brains are very similar to […]

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Study shows shark behavior altered by ecotourism activities

A recent study published in Conservation Physiology found that great white sharks become more active in the presence of humans taking part in caged shark dives. While ecotourism such as cage-diving activities has helped spur conservation-minded attitudes among participants, the impact on the sharks being exposed to such activities had not been thoroughly studied. Great white-centric […]

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Warm waters bring increased shark sightings in Florida

It’s that time of year in Florida when the waters are warm and food sources are abundant, meaning sharks are becoming increasingly visible off the coast. Local news and social media has been flooded with dramatic video footage thanks to onlookers having their cameras at the ready. Recent weeks have seen some big hammerhead sharks, […]

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Shark research bill moves forward in California

The Orange County Commission voted to fund the $3.7 million White Shark Population Monitoring and Beach Safety Program this week. Assembly Bill 2191, if passed, would provide funding for additional Great White population studies, educational outreach and research efforts. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) along with Long Beach State University’s Shark Lab. […]

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Brotherhood on the battlefield, on the water

While this isn’t necessarily a shark story, it is still a story that is worth telling about brotherhood on the water. -JSB  FORT MYERS BEACH — There wasn’t much talk of firefights and war. Unless, of course, it was to rag on former commanding officers or the reprimands they earned for doing the sorts […]

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Sharks can learn jazz appreciation

Researchers from the Macquarie University Fish Lab have discovered that some species of sharks are able to take audio cues from music. And that they seem to prefer the smooth tones of jazz. “Sound is really important for aquatic animals, it travels well under water and fish use it to find food, hiding places and […]

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Tracking tags provide insight into great white survival rates

Using pop-up archival tag data, a team of researchers found that commercial by-catch of juvenile white sharks is the leading cause of mortality, according to findings published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Assistant professor at the University of Nebraska and lead author of the study, Dr. John Benson, said that PAT data represented “a widely-available, untapped data […]

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Vineyard Vines teams up with Discovery’s Shark Week

Vineyard, the classic lifestyle brand born on Martha’s Vineyard and known for its smiling whale logo, announced today an exclusive partnership with Discovery Channel’s annual TV event, Shark Week. Influenced by the brand’s founding passion for the ocean, vineyard vines will partner with the popular shark-focused franchise, creating a line of exclusive summer product including clothing, […]