For the first time, researchers have traced the origins of shark fins from the retail market in Hong Kong back to the location where the sharks were first caught. This will allow them to identify “high-risk” supply chains for illegal trade and better enforce international trade regulations. Marine Scientist Demian Chapman from Florida International University […]
Vertebrae fossil sheds new light on extinct mega shark
University of Vienna researchers have determined that parts of vertebral column found in northern Spain belong to a long-extinct species of mega shark, the Ptychodontidae.
Endangered Species Spotlight: Oceanic Whitetip
The underside of the oceanic whitetip is white while its back can be brown, grey, or grey-bronze.
Whale sharks get broader protections in Taiwan
Changes were made to enhance protection of the species by increasing the severity of punishments for offenders.
Tagged whale shark takes social distancing to the extreme
Researchers have learned over the years that while whale sharks mostly travel solo, there are times they gather in large numbers in feeding aggregations.
Coronavirus putting Indonesian shark trade on hold
Conservationists see an opportunity to strengthen oversight of the shark trade in Indonesia as fishing activity grinds to a halt amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Learn about Galapagos shark research with Dr. Alex Hearn
The presentation is free although participants must register in advance through the Fins Attached website.
Learn About Sharks: Conservation
Learn About Sharks is a new educational video series from Matt the Shark Guy and is designed for kids to learn about sharks through videos, pictures, and interactive activities. This episode covers Conservation and teaches kids how they can Save The Sharks and get involved with saving this amazing animal. Each episode will cover different […]
How the ‘Jaws’ theme music managed to strike a chord
Since the movie release 45 years ago, composer John Williams’ iconic Jaws theme music has become sonic cultural shorthand to signal danger
Sharks’ sense of smell vastly overrated
At their best, the sharks detected about one drop of scent dissolved in a billion drops of water.
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