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September 21, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Florida’s Indian River Lagoon proves to be vital elasmobranch nursery

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute recently completed their survey of sharks and rays in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.

Filed Under: Ecology, News Tagged With: bull sharks

September 18, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Motion capture study reveals swimming style of tiger sharks

A new video study revealed that tiger sharks prefer a slow and methodic pattern of swimming as opposed to taking a swift, torpedo-like approach.

Filed Under: Biology, News Tagged With: Tiger shark

September 16, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Leftover DNA can detect the presence of blacktip sharks

A team of researchers led by Florida International University have found that they can track the presence of blacktip sharks by analyzing environmental DNA traces.

Filed Under: News, Science Tagged With: blacktip

September 15, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Fossil record shows unique adaptations of angel sharks

The evolution of angel sharks show how the species took a different approach to being one of the ocean’s apex predators.

Filed Under: Biology Tagged With: angel sharks

September 12, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

The Conversation: Protecting the Galapagos sharks from Chinese fishing fleets

This latest incident is a stark reminder of the incongruous nature of the law of the sea, which recognises that the ocean is an interrelated whole yet takes a zonal approach to regulation that results in a mismatch between law and natural ecosystems.

Filed Under: Conservation, Featured, Fishing Tagged With: Galapagos

August 15, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Guest column: Stop the exploitation of sharks for ratings

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) firmly believes that it’s time to stop exploiting sharks, both to attract viewers and to fill soup bowls with a cruel symbol of prosperity.

Filed Under: Entertainment, News Tagged With: shark fest, shark finning, Shark Week

August 14, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Sharks thriving in small New Zealand island chain

Waters within 12 nautical miles of the Kermadec Islands have been protected by a marine reserve since 1990.

Filed Under: Conservation Tagged With: shark sanctuaries

August 12, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Shark Week Cocktail: Mad Mako

Try this coconut pineapple cocktail to celebrate Shark Week! It is fruity enough to enjoy yet packs a punch! Read the full story here: Sunny Sweet Days

Filed Under: Sponsored Tagged With: Shark Week

August 11, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

The Conversation: Shark Week looms, but don’t panic

Data from the International Shark Attack File compiled over the past 60 years show a tight association between shark bites and the number of people in the water.

Filed Under: Attacks, Entertainment, News Tagged With: bull shark, Shark Week, Tiger shark

August 11, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Drones providing early shark detection to avoid contact with swimmers

Of all the shark safety measures, drones were by far the most preferred option with NSW beach communities.

Filed Under: Attacks

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