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July 14, 2021 by J. Scott Butherus

Sharkophile proud to announce ecofriendly Bea’s Baits as official site sponsor

As good stewards of the environment and champions of marine conservation, Sharkophile, the internet’s No. 1 news source for all things sharks, is proud to announce Bea’s Bait Shack, the internet’s top destination for eco-friendly fishing supplies, as an official supporter and sponsor. Originally founded in 1952 in Boca Grande, Florida, as Holmes Bait and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Fishing, News, Sponsored Tagged With: ecofriendly, hemp

July 11, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Sharks and cancer: past myths, present realities and future possibilities

wild shark swimming in dark sea waters

Whilst sharks do seem to have some kind of resistance to disease, they are not immune to cancer.

Filed Under: Biology, Featured, News Tagged With: cancer

July 10, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

New documentary explores life and work of shark pioneer Valerie Taylor

Stephanie Gardner, UNSW Review: Playing with Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story, directed by Sally Aitken A new documentary Playing with Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story shines a light on Valerie Taylor AM, a pioneering ocean explorer. With flashbacks, interviews and expert commentary it reveals her extraordinary underwater life and transition from champion spearfisher to passionate […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: Jaws, Valerie Taylor

July 7, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Discovery announces full programming lineup for Shark Week 2021

Discovery Channel continues to be the preeminent destination for shark programming and works with nearly two dozen of the world’s most respected marine biologists and science institutions.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: Shark Week

July 1, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

NatGeo’s Sharkfest returns for 9th season with six weeks of shark-themed programming

With a super-sized six weeks of fin-tastic programming,featuring over 21 hours of new premieres, 60 hours of enhanced content and a treasure trove of archival footage, SHARKFEST continues to highlight the captivating science and stunning cinematic visuals of the apex predators.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: sharkfest

May 27, 2021 by Sharkophile Staff

Discovery releases dates, teaser trailer for Shark Week 2021

Shark Week on Discovery Channel will return for its 33rd year with bigger sharks and bigger bites on Sunday, July 11 and continues through Sunday, July 18.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, News Tagged With: Shark Week

April 8, 2021 by Nathan Perisic

First-ever fully charitable NFT raises over 70k for shark research.

Shark and marine conservation group Beneath the Waves (BTW) release the very first charitable NFT.  The group provides 68 unique opportunities to become a digital marine biologist. Buyers can tag threatened reef and tiger sharks with cutting-edge technology. Within the first day of sales, the group sold out and raised over 70 thousand dollars (US). […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Featured, News, Science Tagged With: beneath the waves, crypto, nft, shark conservation, shark crypto, shark nft, Shark Week

February 9, 2021 by Nathan Perisic

Shark Hero Talks: Austin Gallagher

Dr. Austin Gallagher is a marine scientist working at the intersection of threatened species conservation and protected areas. A world authority on sharks, Austin is the Chief Executive and Lead Scientist of the NGO Beneath the Waves, a National Geographic Explorer. He holds academic positions at universities in North America and the United Kingdom. Austin’s […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Experts, Featured, News, Profiles, Science

January 26, 2021 by Nathan Perisic

Shark Hero Talks: Mikki McComb-Kobza

Mikki’s work focuses on the sensory biology and ecological physiology of sharks, skates, and rays.

Filed Under: Experts, Featured, News Tagged With: great hammerhead, Mikki McComb-Kobza, Ocean First Institute

December 15, 2020 by Nathan Perisic

Shark Hero Talks: Jillian Morris

Jillian Morris is a renowned marine biologist, shark conservationist, photographer, and author. She is the founder of Sharks4Kids, a dynamic shark education program for students around the world.

Filed Under: Experts, Featured, News Tagged With: Jill Morris, Sharks4Kids

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