This article summarizes a new paper from the journal of fish biology and is cited as DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14592. The journal can be found here. As climate change continues to affect the world’s oceans, predicting the consequences of shifting food webs is important in understanding resource use patterns. Many sharks are opportunistic hunters; however, some […]
Megalodon sharks even bigger than previously thought
The megalodon shark is the most ferocious predator ever, but a new study revealed that it may have been even bigger than previously imagined.
Happy International Sawfish Day!
October 17th is international sawfish day. The talented artist Peppermint Narwhal created this wonderful graphic. To celebrate, sharkophile will cover the five species of sawfish, with information from the sawfish conservation society. Rostrum: a beaklike projection, especially a stiff snout or anterior prolongation of the head in an insect, crustacean, or cetacean. In the case […]
Fisherman catches two-headed baby shark
According to researchers, this may be the first sighting of a double-headed shark species along the Maharashtra coastline.
Guy Harvey offering free online art classes
Conservationist and artist Guy Harvey is offering free online art sessions, discussions, contests, and educational videos with his daughter Jessica on Facebook Live.
New study reveals link between shark fins and environment
Study synopsis Sharks vary significantly in their shapes, their physiology, and how they use their environment. Observing how sharks use their habitats has previously linked differences in swimming style and body shape. Shark pectoral fins have previously been grounds to classify shark species taxonomically. Shark literature contains many hypotheses on how fin shape affects shark swimming. […]
Add some (marine) life to your next video conference meeting from Guy Harvey
Guy Harvey is bringing a splash of color and deep ocean vibes to those calls with the launch of ten sea-inspired virtual backgrounds available for free at GuyHarvey.com.
Shark Hero Talks: Jim Abernethy
Jim Abernethy My first interview in shark conservation as a journalist could not have been with a cooler human. Our biography covering Abernethy’s work is here, while a glimpse of his cinematography work is found on Netflix’s “Tales by Light: Misunderstood Predators.” I was delighted to speak to Jim over the phone. In the end, […]
PBS to feature Hawaii’s shark species in new ‘Nature’ documentary
The documentary will look at the 40 species of shark that call the waters near Hawaii’s islands their home, including whitetip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and the tiger shark.
Florida signs shark fin bill into law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law the bill that bans the importation of shark fins into Florida and closes loopholes that enabled the illegal shark fin trade.
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