Browsing: Shark
When Jaws hit theaters in 1975, it did more than just cause moviegoers to throw their soda and popcorn up…
The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) can be described as the Methuselah of the sea. With a lifespan estimated at up…
In 2011, the Gujarat Forest Department, together with the Wildlife Trust of India, began to track whale sharks using satellite…
Nature has always been a quiet inventor. From Velcro inspired by burrs to bullet trains shaped by kingfisher beaks, the…
Marine researchers often hope for surprises when tagging animals with cameras, but no one expected… well, this. Off the coast…
Sharks and rays are among the most threatened marine animals in the world, second only to amphibians in terms of…
Over the past 13 years, great white sharks have increasingly made their presence known off Maine’s coast. More than 100…
Oregon’s coastal waters are home to at least 15 species of sharks, yet surprisingly little is known about their role…
Fossilized shark teeth are some of the most abundant remnants of prehistoric oceans, providing scientists with crucial insights into the…
Shark ecotourism is booming, with operators around the world offering divers and snorkelers the chance to see these iconic predators…