OCEARCH said the female shark named Sereia made a 4,000-mile transoceanic journey from Africa to within 800 miles of Indonesia’s coast.
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.
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.
Learn about Galapagos shark research with Dr. Alex Hearn
The presentation is free although participants must register in advance through the Fins Attached website.
Uncovering the secrets of shark motherhood
Scientists have struggled to figure out precisely where and how often sharks mate, the length of their gestation, and many aspects of the birthing process.
Sharks’ sense of smell vastly overrated
At their best, the sharks detected about one drop of scent dissolved in a billion drops of water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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