After reconstructing data from Queensland Shark Control Program over the last five decades, a new study by researchers from University of Queensland and Griffith University found that the population of large apex predators has decreased as much as 90 percent during that time. Researchers analyzed data from the QSCP program to create an historical baseline so […]
VIDEO: Tiger shark beaches in shallows in search of meal
Nothing could keep a massive tiger shark from engorging itself on a beached whale carcass, not even the threat of dry land. This video, taken recently along the coast of Mozambique by Lorrayne Gaymer, shows a 13-foot tiger shark swimming into extremely shallow water in order to bite off a few chunks of flesh from […]
Four sharks culled in Queensland after Whitsundays attack
Four tiger sharks swimming through the Whitsundays have been shot and killed days after a woman and a 12-year-old girl were mauled in separate attacks. Fisheries Queensland confirmed they culled four sharks, including one which was 3.7m long, over the weekend after Tasmanian Justine Barwick, 46, and schoolgirl Hannah Papps were bitten on Thursday and Friday […]
Introducing the official Sharkophile apparel store
When we officially launched this site last year, we had a batch of long-sleeve fishing shirts printed up to help spread the word about our fledgling operation. They also had the unintended consequence of being so comfortable, they got worn every where. As a Floridian who is outdoors quite a bit, they were the perfect […]
Surfing survivalist survives shark encounter
Dylan McWilliams, who just over a year ago survived being mauled by a bear, was bitten on the leg by a shark while surfing on Shipwreck Beach in Poipu on the island of Kauai. The Colorado ranch hand and amateur survivalist was on vacation backpacking across the island when he ended up at the popular […]
Surf competition cancelled after multiple shark bites
The World Surf League announced that it had cancelled the Margaret River Pro event near Gracetown, Australia, due to a pair of shark bites in the area. “The WSL puts the highest premium on safety,” WSL CEO Sophie Goldschmidt said in a statement. “This cannot be just talk, and it cannot be compromised. Surfing is […]
Monogamy could hinder long-term tiger shark populations
Tiger sharks appear to be genetically monogamous – and it could be putting the species at risk. University of Queensland research has found tiger sharks differ from many other sharks in that they don’t use multiple paternity as a reproductive strategy. UQ researcher Dr. Bonnie Holmes said multiple paternity occurred when a single litter of […]
Tagged tiger shark shows lengthy migration path
Not freezing temperatures or nor’easters or Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose or Maria can stop “Andy,” a tiger shark tagged in Bermuda by scientists from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) in 2014. Travelling approximately 37,565 miles off the eastern coast of the United States and around Bermuda, the Bahamas and Turks and […]
VIDEO: Sharks, crocodile engorge on whale carcass
Drone footage taken off the Kimberley Coast of Western Australia, show large tiger sharks and a saltwater crocodile going to town on a humpback whale carcass in a multi species feeding frenzy. The aerial footage was taken by Jeremy Tucker on a seven-day charter cruise. According to the YouTube video’s description, the 55-year-old Tucker […]
