Sharkophile Staff

February 17, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

How to safely release a sawfish if caught

In addition to capture on hook-and-line, sawfish can easily become entangled in lost fishing gear or nets.

February 3, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Hammerhead sharks can give virgin birth

By Susan Lawler, La Trobe University I was listening to Triple J on Tuesday afternoon when comedian David O’Doherty shared what he called a show stopping fact: female hammerhead sharks can produce baby hammerhead sharks without the benefit of a male. A lively discussion ensued, at the end of which the interviewer, known mysteriously as […]

January 31, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Sharks and rays becoming more prevalent in recreational angling

The increased interest in recreational shark angling further compounds problems caused by the overfishing by commercial fishing.

January 30, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Increased boating activity leaves whale sharks vulnerable to injury

Almost one-fifth of the whale sharks in Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef Marine Park show major scarring or fin amputations.

January 27, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Four new species of walking sharks discovered in Queensland

A 12-year study off northern Australia and New Guinea found four new species of walking shark, nearly doubling the known number of species in the area.

January 22, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

47 Meters Down: Uncaged coming soon to DVD, streaming

The shark-themed thriller 47 Meters Down: Uncaged is set for for release on DVD and streaming on February 3.

January 20, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Fins Attached looking for citizen scientists for 2020 expedition

Fins Attached is looking for citizen scientists interested in helping conduct shark research during its expeditions to the Eastern Tropical Pacific in 2020.

January 15, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

New study finds sharks are essentially colorblind

A new study found that cartilaginous fish such as sharks and rays are missing vital opsin genes, which can limit their range of visual sensitivity.

January 13, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Haircare creator takes stand against shark squalene products

Shark populations are rapidly declining due in part to the need for squalene from shark liver oils in the production of many personal care items

January 11, 2020 by Sharkophile Staff

Atlantic White Shark Conservancy announces green initiatives

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) is ringing in the New Year with a new logo and several new green initiatives. The new logo, which includes an image of a great white shark and the non-profit’s name highlighted in green, “better represents the group’s strong connection to the local waters,” said AWSC CEO Cynthia Wigren. […]