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July 25, 2023 by J. Scott Butherus

The Shark Attacks that Inspired Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’

The summer of 1916 was a terrifying season for the coastal communities of New Jersey. Over the course of twelve days, a series of brutal shark attacks left four people dead and one seriously injured.

Filed Under: Attacks, Entertainment Tagged With: Great white, Jaws

July 12, 2023 by Sharkophile Staff

How to avoid being bitten by a shark

Sharks are a fascinating part of our natural ecosystem. They are the apex predators of the oceans and play an important role in maintaining the health and balance of marine life. However, human encounters with these majestic creatures can sometimes lead to dangerous situations. Shark attacks, although rare, can happen. That said, the right knowledge […]

Filed Under: Attacks

October 14, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

New shark deterrent may reduce interactions with surfers

man holding white surfboard

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.

Filed Under: Attacks, News, Products Tagged With: shark deterrent

August 5, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Guest Column: The ‘Why’s’ of shark behavior

If you truly want to protect sharks by deterring them from human infested waters, make sure you’re wearing Shark OFF’s proven shark repellent jewelry

Filed Under: Attacks, Featured, News, Products, Sponsored Tagged With: Shark OFF

July 18, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old shark attack victim

Researchers from Oxford University and their colleagues in Japan have discovered the earliest evidence of a shark attack on humans, dating back 3,000 years.

Filed Under: Attacks, News, Odd Tagged With: shark attack

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

January 22, 2020 by J. Scott Butherus

The most dangerous shark in 2019? The diminutive cookie cutter

Once again Florida was the leader in shark bite instances around the globe with 21 unprovoked bites recorded, according to the ISAF.

Filed Under: Attacks, Featured, News Tagged With: cookie cutter

December 2, 2019 by J. Scott Butherus

New wetsuit material could save lives after shark bites

A new material that can be incorporated into the wetsuits of surfers and divers may help prevent catastrophic blood loss after a shark bite incident. Flinders University marine researchers conducted initial testing of two types of protective fabrics that incorporate ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibres (UHMWPE) into standard neoprene material. The material was then subjected […]

Filed Under: Attacks, News Tagged With: Great white

October 29, 2019 by Sharkophile Staff

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable now available on streaming, DVD

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, the story of pro surfer and shark bite survivor, is now available on iTunes, Amazon and other on demand platforms

Filed Under: Attacks, Entertainment, News Tagged With: unstoppable

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