Sharkophile Staff

April 14, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Cold War radiation helps determine age of whale sharks

Whale sharks’ gentle nature and striking appearance has made them a drawcard for tourists who pay to snorkel or dive with the animals.

April 6, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

SharkoFiles: Pyjama Shark

The striped catsharks can be found both offshore and inshore over the continental shelf.

April 3, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Guy Harvey offering shark-themed shirts for Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day, Dr. Guy Harvey has designed new iconic artwork that highlights our home planet and the marine life inhabitants.

April 2, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

New shark species may already be in danger of overfishing

Efforts to monitor and manage fisheries in this region, and globally, must be expanded to prevent biodiversity loss and to develop sustainable fisheries.

March 31, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Tagging data reveals full range of blue sharks

Tagging data confirm that blue sharks migrate incredibly long distances, with some even crossing the equator from the North Atlantic to the South Atlantic.

March 30, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Conservation group sues Mexican government to enforce hammerhead protections

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Mexican government in order to enforce laws protecting three species of hammerhead sharks.

March 29, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Discovery airing encore episodes for ‘Shark Weekend’

Discovery will air an encore presentation of some of its best Shark Week programming starting Saturday, April 4 at 6:00 a.m.

March 28, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Baby Shark doing its part to stop spread of coronavirus

Pinkfong’s “Baby Shark” is doing its part to combat the spread of COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus with the Baby Shark Handwash Challenge.

March 15, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Shark activities for kids in isolation during the coronavirus epidemic

In order to provide educational opportunities for children stuck in their houses, several organizations and scientists are offering shark-themed programs.

February 27, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

New RPG game lets you explore the world as a shark

Independent video game developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive will unveil its shark-themed, open-world role-playing game, Maneater, during the PAX East 2020 convention in Boston on February 27. According to the official release, Maneater is a single-player action-RPG, players must fight to survive as a baby bull shark. Grow in power as you explore a wide range of underwater […]