There are hundreds, if not thousands, of organizations worldwide that focus on shark conservation and yet one more is working endlessly to aid in this important cause. Eric Knox, founder and Executive Director of SharkBytes, Inc., was fascinated with sharks before he could even read. His fascination grew into love and respect and then a […]
Canada passes Modernized Fishing Act
Sharks conservation efforts in Canada scored a major legislative victory with the passage of Bill C-68, also known as the Modernized Fisheries Act. The legislation includes the banning of shark finning in Canadian waters and prohibits the import and export of shark fins. “Today is a great day for our oceans. The overhauled Fisheries Act has the […]
Southwest offers sneak peek at Shark Week
While most of us shark aficionados will have to wait for Shark Week 2019 to kick off on July 28, travelers on Southwest Airlines will be able to see a special episode, Extinct or Alive: The Lost Shark, before its official air date on Discovery Channel. The new shark documentary is part of Southwest’s custom […]
New Florida shark fishing rules go into effect
New rules regarding shore-based shark fishing in Florida went into effect on July 1. The new rules are intended to increase survival of released sharks, improve information gathering for the fishery and address some of the public safety concerns related to the fishery. These new rules, which were endorsed by the Sharkophile editorial team, include: […]
SharkoFiles: Basking Sharks
Based on size, the basking shark is the second largest fish in the world. They can grow as long as 40 feet. This shark earned its name from its habit of sunning itself on the surface, back awash with its dorsal fin fully exposed. In some areas, such as Scotland and Ireland, they are known […]
Hammerhead research project wins funding
A group of conservation projects in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea will receive funding thanks to Conservation Leadership Programme’s 2019 awards. The Peruvian conservation organization from Tumbes will use the awards to study the seasonal movements of smooth hammerheads off the coast of northern Peru. “I didn’t know what to do with so much […]
Live ‘Baby Shark’ show plans North American tour
The Baby Shark entertainment empire continues to grow. Chinese toy manufacturer Pinkfong and entertainment company Round Room Live announced that a live arena show based on the viral children’s video will tour to nearly 100 venues across America and Canada starting this fall. According to the official press release, “the one-of-a-kind concert experience will delight fans […]
Discovery releases more details on Shark Week 2019
The Discovery Channel released additional details about this year’s Shark Week, which will run from July 28 through August 4. Along with details that were leaked to Sharkophile last month, Discovery confirmed that comedian Rob Riggle will reprise his role as spiritual adviser for his celebrity friends on on ultimate “Shark Trip” similar to last […]
Study analyzes Bahamian tiger shark behaviors
A team of researchers, including Assistant Professor in Zoology in Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, Dr. Nicholas Payne, and a group of researchers from the -profit Beneath The Waves, used bio-logging to record the behaviors of tiger sharks in the Bahamas. The information gathered may shed light on the movement patterns of tiger sharks as […]
SharkoFiles: Great White Shark
The great white shark is perhaps the best known and most chronicled shark in the ocean. Also known as White Shark, White Pointer or White Death, they are called the Great White because of their snow white underbellies. Due to their perceived notoriety and worldwide fame as the shark being responsible for the greatest number […]
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