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November 27, 2023 by Sharkophile Staff

A Florida Keys Legend: Big Mo the Hammerhead Shark

Nestled in the picturesque waters of the Florida Keys, near the historic Bahia Honda Bridge, swims a legend of the deep – the mighty Big Mo, a great hammerhead shark whose tale has captivated the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Big Mo, which gained his name from being “the biggest mo***** in the Florida […]

Filed Under: Featured, News, Odd Tagged With: hammerhead shark

July 20, 2023 by Sharkophile Staff

Dive into the Deep: The Top 10 Shark Movies of All Time

Sharks have fascinated and terrified humanity for generations, inspiring a multitude of thrilling and
spine-chilling films. From heart-pounding suspense to jaw-dropping visual effects, shark movies have
captivated audiences worldwide.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: shark movies

June 19, 2023 by Sharkophile Staff

Sharks and Maori Culture: Gods from the Sea

The integral relationship between Maori culture and nature is manifested in its profound reverence for sharks, which are venerated as embodiments of gods, spiritual guides, and foretellers of the future. These majestic creatures are woven into the fabric of Maori society, symbolizing power, guidance, and wisdom. The concept of ‘atua’, or gods and spiritual beings […]

Filed Under: Featured

February 3, 2022 by J. Scott Butherus

For Sale: The Sharkiest Place on the Web

If you are a shark lover with an interest in sci-comm, independent journalism or just like writing, this is an opportunity to take over a well-established online property and its associated social media platforms.

Filed Under: Featured, News, Sponsored

October 29, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Column: To save sharks, we must stop overfishing

As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are a real problem, but it’s not clear that government intervention is the solution.

Filed Under: Featured, Fishing, News

August 22, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Tampa Bay artist launches Kickstarter campaign for shark conservation

TAMPA – Every year, around the world, about 100 million sharks are killed for their fins. Even though they are vital to the marine ecosystem, the issue often gets overlooked. Local artist and entrepreneur, Jessica Adanich, imagines if sharks were fuzzy, people would care more about their survival. Adanich, known for her installation, Fuzzy Sharks, […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Events, Featured, News Tagged With: Fuzzy Shark

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 31, 2021 by J. Scott Butherus

SharkCon returns to Tampa Aug. 7-8

This year features speakers from this year’s National Geographic’s SHARKFEST as well as scientist and personalities from Aquariums, Field Research, Shark Week, & Animal Planet.

Filed Under: Events, Featured, News, Sponsored Tagged With: Shark Week, SharkCon, sharkfest

July 17, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Slow and steady wins the Great Shark Race 2021

The main goal of this unusual race is to further key scientific research aimed at saving these and other endangered shark species.

Filed Under: Featured, News, Odd Tagged With: Guy Harvey, mako shark, whale shark

July 17, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

The Conversation: America’s obsession with sharks started long before Shark Week

American servicemen became so squeamish about the specter of being eaten during long oceanic campaigns that U.S. Army and Navy intelligence operations engaged in a publicity campaign to combat fear of sharks.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: Jaws, The Conversation, USS Indianapolis

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