A recent study details the first-ever free-swimming shark lacking skin-related structures found off Cape Carbonara, Sardinia. Interestingly, the shark is missing an epidermis, stratum laxum, dermal denticles, and teeth. Last July, trawlers fishing at a depth of 1,640 feet (500 meters) caught a blackmouth catshark, Galeus melastomus. The anglers were shocked to find that […]
Whale shark sighting in Cape Cod
Recently, off the coast of Cape Cod, eight locals encountered a 25-to 30-foot whale shark! One hundred miles from the shore of Massachusets, the largest fish in the ocean swam alongside their 63-foot boat several times. Nick Koeniger tells the Boston Herald, “It was totally surreal. We didn’t know that you could even see a […]
Three research groups team-up to study the increase of great white sharks in Maine
The Maine Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will team up with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). Together, the research team hopes to provide information about the recent influx of great white sharks off the coast of Maine. Maine DMR science bureau staff will place 20 […]
Galapagos SOS update: Ecuador continues to monitor large Chinese fleet
A massive Chinese fleet continues to surround the Galapagos islands. Ecuador is concerned about the environmental impact of fishing around the ecologically sensitive islands and administers surveillance on the fleet. The Ecuadorian navy conducts patrol missions, which include flyovers over where the vessels fish, as well as reconnaissance. 340 vessels vacate the area just outside […]
New free online shark related content from shark expert Guy Harvey
World-renowned marine artist, conservationist, scientist, shark expert, and entrepreneur Dr. Guy Harvey continues to share his expeditions, insights of the sea, and art techniques for families and communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvey is offering free online art sessions, discussions, and educational videos with his daughter Jessica on Facebook Live. To view the live sessions, […]
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.
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.
Microplastics found in over 2/3 of bottom dwelling sharks
Scientists found that 67 percent of bottom-dwelling sharks found off the coast of the United Kingdom contained plastic particles in their digestive system.
New podcast discusses shark horror film Deep Blue Sea
In the spirit of shark week, the horror movie community commemorates a classic shark horror, Deep Blue Sea. The 1999 classic, directed by Renny Harlin, stars Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Rapaport, and rapper LL Cool J. A new podcast covers behind-the-scenes content and interesting facts about the movie. If you haven’t yet seen this movie, […]
‘Sky Sharks’ trailer features Nazis zombies riding flying sharks
The film, which started with a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, will receive a theatrical release during the UK’s FrightFest on August 27.
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