Sharkophile

The latest shark news, photos and videos

  • News
    • Odd
    • Around The Web
  • Conservation
  • Science
    • Biology
    • Ecology
  • Attacks
  • Entertainment
    • Events
  • Fishing
    • Diving
  • Profiles
    • Experts
    • Profiles
  • A Florida Keys Legend: Big Mo the Hammerhead Shark

    A Florida Keys Legend: Big Mo the Hammerhead Shark
  • Dive into the Deep: The Top 10 Shark Movies of All Time

    Dive into the Deep: The Top 10 Shark Movies of All Time
  • Sharks and Maori Culture: Gods from the Sea

    Sharks and Maori Culture: Gods from the Sea
  • For Sale: The Sharkiest Place on the Web

    For Sale: The Sharkiest Place on the Web
  • Column: To save sharks, we must stop overfishing

    Column: To save sharks, we must stop overfishing

Recent Posts

Illustration of a juvenile whale shark swimming through sunlit blue water past a school of small fish

8 whale sharks stranded dead on Java’s south coast in 6 months

A whale shark about 30 feet (9 meters) long was found dead on Parangkusumo Beach in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 18. Veterinarian Dwi Suprapti said it was the latest of eight whale … [Read More...]

A slender blue shark swims through sunlit open ocean with a distant fishing boat silhouetted on the horizon

Finning rules show no clear effect on global shark trade, study finds

Shark finning regulations did not produce statistically significant changes in countries’ shark exports, imports or domestic consumption, according to a Nature Communications analysis of trade in 188 … [Read More...]

Illustrated great white shark swimming through sunlit blue open ocean water

The biggest sharks ever caught: IGFA records and the fish behind them

The biggest shark ever caught on rod and reel and certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is a 2,664-pound (1,208-kilogram) great white landed off South Australia in 1959. This … [Read More...]

Shark Science

A whale shark with a spotted back swims through sunlit blue water near a kelp-lined coast as small silver fish gather nearby

Whale sharks appear off California as strong El Niño warms water

A sandbar shark swims above a reef ledge where red snapper school in clear Gulf water under soft sunbeams

NOAA study finds Gulf shark depredation tripled since 2005

Illustration of a frilled shark swimming in dim deep blue water, its eel-like body and ruffled gill slits visible

CT scans reveal wide variety in shark inner ears

Shark Conservation

A great white shark swimming alone through clear blue water with sunlight filtering down from the surface

Tagged great white AAron at center of Cape Cod animal cruelty case

A Greenland shark swims slowly through dim, cold Arctic water beneath drifting ice

Greenland drops 1,000-shark bounty as fishers still seek relief

Protecting Sharks: Identifying Areas of High-Risk Fishing Interactions

Shark Entertainment

A great hammerhead shark swims over sand and seagrass beside old bridge pilings in clear, shallow water at dusk

Legendary sharks: Big Mo, Harbor Master, the Black Demon and more

The Shark Attacks that Inspired Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’

Predicting Whale Shark Abundance: A Key to Sustainable Ecotourism

Shark Attacks

Juvenile white shark swimming below a seal silhouetted at the sunlit ocean surface

8 Halloween shark myths, and what the research actually shows

A great white shark swims through clear shallow water over sand near an empty shoreline in soft morning light

Great whites circle 42-foot whale carcass, closing Perth beach

A great white shark swims in clear blue-green water above a sandy seafloor, with sunlight rays and a distant pier silhouette

Huntington Beach closes beach after 10- to 12-foot great white sighting

Shark Fishing

A shortfin mako shark swimming calmly in open blue water, with a distant empty California coastline in morning light

Kayaker bitten twice by shark he hooked off Malibu

The Surprising Truth About Consuming Shark Products

Biting Back: How Sharks are Turning Tables on Fishers

Shark Profiles

A great hammerhead shark swims over sand and seagrass beside old bridge pilings in clear, shallow water at dusk

Legendary sharks: Big Mo, Harbor Master, the Black Demon and more

Sharkophile: Kitefin Shark

Sharkophile: Pygmy Shark

Recent Posts

  • 8 whale sharks stranded dead on Java’s south coast in 6 months
  • Finning rules show no clear effect on global shark trade, study finds
  • The biggest sharks ever caught: IGFA records and the fish behind them
  • Whale sharks appear off California as strong El Niño warms water
  • NOAA study finds Gulf shark depredation tripled since 2005
  • Tagged great white AAron at center of Cape Cod animal cruelty case
  • CT scans reveal wide variety in shark inner ears
  • 8 Halloween shark myths, and what the research actually shows

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Email
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2026 · Natalie theme by Lovely Confetti DMCA.com Protection Status

Copyright © 2026 · Natalie Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in