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Shark sightings increase off the coast of Maine

Maine is witnessing an increase in shark sightings off its coast. The sightings have increased patrols in the area, hoping to keep the public safe by informing them when they find a shark. A great white shark was among the shark species witnessed recently. Tragically, a woman passed away after a shark attack, an extremely […]

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New study finds sharks are disappearing from coral reefs

A study from Nature journal finds that sharks are virtually absent on many of the world’s coral reefs. Out of 371 reef systems in 58 countries, sharks are “functionally extinct” in roughly 20% of them. Sharks are vital to the balance of marine ecosystems (Ferretti et al. 2010). They are an invaluable keystone species with […]

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Sharkophile links: SOS Galapagos

  Satellite monitoring and maritime exploration detect a sizeable Chinese fleet of fishing vessels, 260 strong, off the shores of the Galapagos islands. The islands are an Ecuadorian marine protected area, as well as a UNESCO world heritage site. Ships were witnessed fishing within the 188 miles limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of […]

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Sharkophile’s ultimate guide to Shark Week 2020

Welcome to the internet’s only google news certified shark news outlet! Thank you for your support. It’s every shark fan’s favorite time of the summer, if not year. Shark Week 2020 is set to begin next week and Sharkophile offers a preview of the largest installment of Shark Week yet! This year, the Discovery Channel […]

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Beluga whale spotted in San Diego

A lone beluga whale leisurely swam through San Diego Bay last week, baffling scientists. The staff here at Sharkophile are also shocked, so we are covering it here on our shark news site! The sighting was unusual, mainly for two reasons. Beluga whales inhabit the arctic and subarctic seas and are social animals. Social groups […]

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Don’t miss the stars of Shark Week virtual event!

The Atlantic White Shark Conservatory and Discovery Channel will team up August 6th to bring you Stars of Shark Week. Stars of Shark Week will be a virtual fundraising event for shark research and conservation. Starting at 7 pm (ET), Shark Week veterans Chris Fallows, Andy Brandy Casagrande IV, and Greg Skomal will share their favorite moments from Shark Week. […]