According to researchers, this may be the first sighting of a double-headed shark species along the Maharashtra coastline.
New study reveals link between shark fins and environment
Study synopsis Sharks vary significantly in their shapes, their physiology, and how they use their environment. Observing how sharks use their habitats has previously linked differences in swimming style and body shape. Shark pectoral fins have previously been grounds to classify shark species taxonomically. Shark literature contains many hypotheses on how fin shape affects shark swimming. […]
Motion capture study reveals swimming style of tiger sharks
A new video study revealed that tiger sharks prefer a slow and methodic pattern of swimming as opposed to taking a swift, torpedo-like approach.
Fossil record shows unique adaptations of angel sharks
The evolution of angel sharks show how the species took a different approach to being one of the ocean’s apex predators.
Study reveals true size of prehistoric megalodon sharks
The megalodon, which lived from 23 to around three million years ago, is estimated to have had a head that was over 15 feet wide and was over twice the length of a Great White.
‘Toothy’ eyes serve special function for whale sharks
Whale sharks have protruding eyes contained in a casing that bulges out into the water, and on its tip is the visible part of the eye.
New study shows surprising diet of great white sharks
A new study of great white sharks in Australia found that the sharks prey on bottom feeding species much more than previously thought.
Habitat adaptation drives evolution of guitarfish
A new study has found that populations of sharks quickly evolve to adapt to their geographic habitats, creating new genetic strains of the species.
Cartilaginous fish may hold secrets to human joint regeneration
Unlike humans and other mammals, the skeletons of sharks, skates, and rays are made entirely of cartilage.
Learn about Sharks: Great White Anatomy
Matt the Shark Guy covers the external anatomy of a great white shark and what can be done to prevent the practice of shark finning.
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