As the world’s leading annual event dedicated to shark-themed programming, Shark Week continues to blend the allure of entertainment with a deep dive into science and conservation efforts surrounding these magnificent and often misunderstood creatures.
Lesser-Known Shark Species and Their Role in Ocean Ecosystems
As we delve into the mysteries of the deep, we often find ourselves fascinated by the abundance and diversity of life that dwells in the ocean’s depths. Among the captivating creatures of the sea, sharks are arguably the most intriguing, with their sleek bodies, razor-sharp teeth, and adaptive survival skills. Yet, our understanding of sharks […]
Sharks and Maori Culture: Gods from the Sea
The integral relationship between Maori culture and nature is manifested in its profound reverence for sharks, which are venerated as embodiments of gods, spiritual guides, and foretellers of the future. These majestic creatures are woven into the fabric of Maori society, symbolizing power, guidance, and wisdom. The concept of ‘atua’, or gods and spiritual beings […]
SharkFest 2023 on NatGeo Preview
This year, National Geographic Channel redefined underwater exploration with its annual summer spectacle, SharkFest 2023. This multi-week television event offered viewers a captivating and comprehensive journey into the lives of the world’s most fascinating apex predators, pushing the boundaries of exploration and expanding our understanding of the ocean’s dominant species. This year’s SharkFest will kick […]
Sharkapalooza seeking artists for shark-themed show in Tampa
SHARKAPALOOZA presented by Fuzzy Sharks is seeking ocean-themed artists for its upcoming event at 81Bay Brewing Company in Tampa. Sharkapalooza is a day for celebrating the oceans through artwork and is currently seeking artists whose work celebrates aquatic and ocean life. The event is open to all mediums. The only requirement is the subject matter […]
Hawaii bans shark fishing in all state waters
Starting Jan. 1, 2022, it will be illegal to “knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in Hawaiian state waters within 12 nautical miles from shore.
VIDEO: Sharks join manatees in search for warm water in power plant canals
Manatees weren’t the only ones taking advantage of the warm water flowing from the TECO Power Plant in Apollo Beach, Florida. A massive school of bull sharks could also be seen in drone footage trailing around the marine mammals as the air temperatures around Tampa Bay dipped to below 50 degrees for the first time […]
Column: To save sharks, we must stop overfishing
As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are a real problem, but it’s not clear that government intervention is the solution.
New shark deterrent may reduce interactions with surfers
The rechargeable device, which clips into the surfboard’s bottom deck, produces an electric field around the surfer that overwhelms the shark’s electro-reception organs.
Australia completes first national assessment for shark and ray species
Australian waters also serve as a refuge or “lifeboat” for 45 species that are threatened in other parts of the world such as the Giant Guitarfish and the Spotted Eagle Ray.
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