New videos show Robert “Bo” Benac and others accused of dragging a live shark behind a speeding boat using hooked sharks as target practice. The video, obtained by Fox 13 in Tampa ahead of Benac’s criminal case in Hillsborough County, Florida, allegedly show Benac and his friends repeatedly firing a pistol into a living shark […]
SharkCon returns to Tampa
America’s biggest convention for shark enthusiasts is returning for its sixth year. Shark-Con 6 will be held at the Florida Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida on July 13 and 14. Advanced tickets are $19.95 for a single day adult pass, $24.95 for a two-day adult pass, $4.95 for a one-day child pass (13 and under) or […]
SharkBytes giving sharks a good rep
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of organizations worldwide that focus on shark conservation and yet one more is working endlessly to aid in this important cause. Eric Knox, founder and Executive Director of SharkBytes, Inc., was fascinated with sharks before he could even read. His fascination grew into love and respect and then a […]
Canada passes Modernized Fishing Act
Sharks conservation efforts in Canada scored a major legislative victory with the passage of Bill C-68, also known as the Modernized Fisheries Act. The legislation includes the banning of shark finning in Canadian waters and prohibits the import and export of shark fins. “Today is a great day for our oceans. The overhauled Fisheries Act has the […]
SharkoFiles: Basking Sharks
Based on size, the basking shark is the second largest fish in the world. They can grow as long as 40 feet. This shark earned its name from its habit of sunning itself on the surface, back awash with its dorsal fin fully exposed. In some areas, such as Scotland and Ireland, they are known […]
Artist Jonathan Morrill brings legend of Old Hitler to life
While researching old news footage of the shark attacks that occurred after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, made famous by Quint’s ominous telling of the tale in the movie “Jaws,” artist Jonathan Morrill stumbled across the legend of Old Hitler. He was so enthralled by Florida’s favorite fishtale, that he knew he had to […]
NatGeo’s SharkFest 2019 will span three weeks
NatGeo’s SharkFest is so big this year that it needed a bigger network. SharkFest 2019 will offer three week’s worth of shark-related programming across two channels, NatGeo and NatGeo WILD, starting on Sunday, July 14. The flagship station, NatGeo, will air the first week’s worth of shows before moving to the companion channel, WILD, for […]
Hammerhead research project wins funding
A group of conservation projects in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea will receive funding thanks to Conservation Leadership Programme’s 2019 awards. The Peruvian conservation organization from Tumbes will use the awards to study the seasonal movements of smooth hammerheads off the coast of northern Peru. “I didn’t know what to do with so much […]
Live ‘Baby Shark’ show plans North American tour
The Baby Shark entertainment empire continues to grow. Chinese toy manufacturer Pinkfong and entertainment company Round Room Live announced that a live arena show based on the viral children’s video will tour to nearly 100 venues across America and Canada starting this fall. According to the official press release, “the one-of-a-kind concert experience will delight fans […]
Discovery releases more details on Shark Week 2019
The Discovery Channel released additional details about this year’s Shark Week, which will run from July 28 through August 4. Along with details that were leaked to Sharkophile last month, Discovery confirmed that comedian Rob Riggle will reprise his role as spiritual adviser for his celebrity friends on on ultimate “Shark Trip” similar to last […]
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