Exacerbating a fear of sharks that’s disproportionate to their actual threat damages conservation efforts, often influencing people to support potentially harmful mitigation strategies.
The Conversation: America’s obsession with sharks started long before Shark Week
American servicemen became so squeamish about the specter of being eaten during long oceanic campaigns that U.S. Army and Navy intelligence operations engaged in a publicity campaign to combat fear of sharks.
New documentary explores life and work of shark pioneer Valerie Taylor
Stephanie Gardner, UNSW Review: Playing with Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story, directed by Sally Aitken A new documentary Playing with Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story shines a light on Valerie Taylor AM, a pioneering ocean explorer. With flashbacks, interviews and expert commentary it reveals her extraordinary underwater life and transition from champion spearfisher to passionate […]
MagellanTV offering free streaming trial during Shark Week
In honor of Shark Week, premium documentary streaming service MagellanTV will be making four of its feature documentaries FREE to celebrate the week (July 11-18). During this window, even those without a Magellan subscription can watch the educational and compelling docs for free on Magellan’s service. SHARK WEEK FREE TITLES (Available 7/11 – 7/18) Blue Water Savages – hosted by Former US […]
Discovery announces full programming lineup for Shark Week 2021
Discovery Channel continues to be the preeminent destination for shark programming and works with nearly two dozen of the world’s most respected marine biologists and science institutions.
NatGeo’s Sharkfest returns for 9th season with six weeks of shark-themed programming
With a super-sized six weeks of fin-tastic programming,featuring over 21 hours of new premieres, 60 hours of enhanced content and a treasure trove of archival footage, SHARKFEST continues to highlight the captivating science and stunning cinematic visuals of the apex predators.
Chatham Shark Center opens ‘White Sharks in the Media’ exhibit
Through interactive exhibits, videos, and displays, the center offers many ways to learn about groundbreaking research and one of Cape Cod’s most captivating summer residents.
Discovery releases dates, teaser trailer for Shark Week 2021
Shark Week on Discovery Channel will return for its 33rd year with bigger sharks and bigger bites on Sunday, July 11 and continues through Sunday, July 18.
Don’t miss this Earth Day collaboration for sharks!
This earth day, prioritize the ocean. Earth’s largest ecosystem, the ocean, regulates climate and weather patterns. The ocean provides food, energy, and minerals to all living species, stores carbon, and produces the oxygen we breathe. Also, the ocean holds undeniably important cultural, recreational, and aesthetic value. Therefore, Monstercat, Jauz, HALIENE, and Beneath The Waves are […]
PBS to feature Hawaii’s shark species in new ‘Nature’ documentary
The documentary will look at the 40 species of shark that call the waters near Hawaii’s islands their home, including whitetip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and the tiger shark.
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