In the already ancient marine world, sharks and their close relatives, rays and skates, can claim a unique early ancestry. Their first ancestor is estimated to have arrived around 350 million years ago, before our earliest human ancestors, before even most plants had colonised land. But this long evolutionary history offers no protection to this […]
Deliveroo removes 150 shark fin dishes from app platform
Deliveroo has committed to removing all shark fin dishes from its platform to address the serious threat of shark fishing on the environment. Supported by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), this move by Deliveroo signals a growing momentum among Singapore’s F&B industry to protect ocean resources by phasing out shark consumption. Over 70 […]
Oceana’s Hunter Miller: The time is now to ban shark fins
This guest column is brought to you by Oceana Florida’s Hunter Miller, the organization’s Florida Gulf Coast campaign organizer. Visit www.oceana.org/FinBanNow to learn more and take action. I can only assume that most Sharkophile readers know that sharks populations worldwide are in big trouble. Fortunately, there is great news for sharks in U.S. waters is on […]
Study shows sharks can develop distinct personalities
Personality in humans defines who we are. It is the unique combination of qualities and traits that form our distinct characters as individuals. Many people don’t tend to think of animals as having personalities — when they think of “elephants,” they are probably thinking of the species as a whole or in the abstract rather […]
Aerial drones the next step in shark monitoring
New research from North Carolina State University demonstrates that consumer-grade drones are effective tools for monitoring marine species across multiple sites in the wild. The work shows that the technology can be a valuable platform for scientists and conservationists interested in studying populations of sharks, rays, sea turtles and other marine megafauna. “We found that […]
New shark species discovered in Hawaii
Say hello to Squalus hawaiiensis, also known as the Hawaiian spurdog. This new species of deep-water dogfish shark was discovered by a team led by Florida Tech marine biologist Toby Daly-Engel. The findings were published in this month’s ZooKeys. The research team, which also included scientist Amber Koch, University of Hawaii marine biologist James M. Anderson, State […]
Chapman introduces new Tiger Shark Ginger Beer
With its new Bermuda Tiger Shark Ginger Beer, the Chapman Beverage Company in Atlanta promises “a non-alcoholic beverage that leaves a bite.” “We came across the idea of launching a ginger beer really through an act of chance or fate by finding an old unopened bottle while on a fishing trip from an island street […]
Are you in the Sharkmas spirit this holiday season?
Does your house need a little more bite with its Christmas decorations? Check out these shark-themed Christmas items from Amazon and celebrate every holiday like its Sharkmas. Looking for shark-themed gists to put under your tree this holiday? Check out the Ultimate Shark Lovers Gift Guide here. This article contains affiliate links in partnership with […]
World’s weirdest sharks and rays on the brink of extinction
Sharks that use a whip-like tail to stun their prey, rays with saws on their faces, and river rays half the length of a bus are among the most unique species at risk of extinction according to the latest ranking from international conservation charity Zoological Society of London’s pioneering EDGE of Existence program. The new […]
The Shark Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018
We scoured the web for the coolest shark-themed products that any shark enthusiast on your holiday shopping list would love to find under the tree this holiday season. Got a carcharas-crazed kid to buy for this Christmas? We’ve got you covered. How about a hammerhead-happy hubby for Hanukkah? Keep reading. Whatever sharkophile you have in […]
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