German author Christian Kemper takes readers into the fascinating world of underwater predators in his new book “The Fear Beneath“. For Kemper, sharks are frightening and beautiful at the same time and epitomize the unknown. readers will learn many fascinating facts such as how few shark attacks actually happen during an average year. The book […]
KastKing introduces shark-inspired line of baitcasting reels
Inspired by a shark’s speed and power, KastKing introduced its latest series of baitcaster fishing reel series, MegaJaws. The KastKing MegaJaws baitcasting fishing reel series brings the elements of creative visual design through its shark inspired teeth together with a unique color matched system that has a different color reel representing a specific gear ratio for […]
Mathematical theory explains shark scale patterns
Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Animal and Plant Sciences found that Alan Turing’s reaction-diffusion theory can unlock the secrets for the growth patterns of shark scales. The findings help explain how a shark’s skins has uniquely evolved to minimize drag while swimming. Scientists believe these pattern may help to design new synthetic materials to […]
The Conversation: Declining reefs require rethinking conservation efforts
Sangalaki Island, Indonesia. Marine Photobank image provide by Simon Pierce. By Richard K.F. Unsworth, Swansea University; Leanne Cullen-Unsworth, Cardiff University; Len McKenzie, James Cook University, and Lina Mtwana Nordlund, Uppsala University The world’s tropical oceans are suffering turbulent times. Dire predictions of yet more disastrous coral bleaching episodes have been released, placing the very future of […]
Spreading shark fin awareness with animation
A conservation group has turned to a traditional form of art to combat a less-than-beautiful tradition. WildAid’s new public information campaign, which uses traditional Chinese cartoons, seeks to reduce shark fin consumption in mainland China. The campaign, which includes subway murals, billboards and online interactive animation, is running in Guangzhou, Guangdong, Fujian, and Guangxi provinces, where […]
The Reefer: This Week’s Shark News from around the Net
Greetings Sharkophiles, As this site continues to evolve, we’re constantly trying to figure out the best ways to stay on top of all the shark news. As part of our effort to simplify this process, we will be condensing some of the most fascinating news, fantastic videos and amazing photos into a weekly rundown of […]
Fishing gear biggest threat to great white
by John C. Cannon, Mongabay.com Fishing nets and lines kill more young white sharks living near Mexico and southern California than any other cause of death, a new study has found. A team of researchers led by ecologist John Benson used a relatively “untapped” but ubiquitous storehouse of data to help answer a question that […]
New shark tracking technology could help safeguard swimmers
by Sue Palminteri, Mongabay.com Sharks are in trouble worldwide, with one study estimating that people kill up to 100 million of them each year through illegal fishing, shark finning, and bycatch. The negative public view of sharks as aggressive killers limits empathy for the ocean’s largest fish, even though only 33 of over 500 species […]
Study: Whale sharks can live up to 130 years
We know very little about the growth and reproductive biology of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish species. Because they’re listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, scientists are looking for ways to fill this gap in our knowledge without overly disturbing or distressing individual whale sharks. Scientists at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in […]
Drones provide intelligent alternative to shark culling
By Nabin Sharma, University of Technology Sydney and Michael Blumenstein, University of Technology Sydney Four tiger sharks have now been captured and killed following two separate attacks off the coast of North Queensland last week. Despite being relatively rare, shark attacks – or the threat of attacks – not only disrupt recreational beach activities, but […]