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May 1, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

The science behind hammerheads’ strange shaped head

The wide spacing between the nostrils may help broad-nosed sharks track down their prey much quicker than sharks with smaller, pointy-shaped heads.

Filed Under: Biology, News Tagged With: hammerhead, scalloped hammerhead, smooth hammerhead

April 27, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Shark poop may be essential to marine ecosystems

The suggestion that they deliver loads of nutrients to the reefs in the process is backed up by previous studies that used isotope chemistry.

Filed Under: Biology, News Tagged With: reef shark

April 24, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

SharkoFiles: Blue Shark

The blue shark has one of the largest geographic distributions among the sharks and are one of the most common pelagic sharks in the world.

Filed Under: News, Profiles Tagged With: blue sharks

April 23, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Albino sharks of the deep pose interesting questions

Being albino — even partially so — could put some sharks at a disadvantage to predators hovering around above them.

Filed Under: Biology, News Tagged With: chimaera, ghost shark, lantern shark

April 15, 2020 by J. Scott Butherus

‘Tiburon’ begins primary filming in South Africa

The feature film, starring Paula Patton, Rupert Friend, and Zach Braff, has begun primary filming in South Africa.

Filed Under: Entertainment, News Tagged With: movies

April 14, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Cold War radiation helps determine age of whale sharks

Whale sharks’ gentle nature and striking appearance has made them a drawcard for tourists who pay to snorkel or dive with the animals.

Filed Under: Biology, News Tagged With: whale shark

April 13, 2020 by J. Scott Butherus

Fins Attached offering free seminar with Dr. Mauricio Hoyos

The presentation, which will focus on the great white sharks of Mexico, is free for registrants.

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: Great white

April 6, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

SharkoFiles: Pyjama Shark

The striped catsharks can be found both offshore and inshore over the continental shelf.

Filed Under: Featured, News, Profiles Tagged With: pyjama shark

April 1, 2020 by J. Scott Butherus

New species of ‘farting’ shark discovered

After the researchers from Goudacutta learned of the event, the team from Flats U lent biological samples for further study.

Filed Under: News, Odd

April 1, 2020 by J. Scott Butherus

New acoustic material developed based on shark skin

Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed a smart acoustic material based on the complex geometrical patterns of a shark’s skin.

Filed Under: Biology, News Tagged With: technology

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