Along with being a major advocate for shark research and conservation, biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez has become one of the leading advocates for women and minorities in the field of shark research. Marquez is the the founder of The Fins United Initiative, an educational initiative that introduces audiences to the diverse sharks and scientists who […]
Filmmaker Matt Brierley: The journey to stop shark extinction
This guest column is brought to you by wildlife cameraman Matt Brierley, the Executive Producer of the upcoming feature film, Sharks: In Deep Water. Visit https://bit.ly/2U2np84 to learn how you can support the film. We’re making a film to stop the Western shark extinction, a film with a huge capacity to change things. You can help by […]
Shark Talks: MarAlliances’ Gabriela Ochoa
In 2011, the government of Honduras declared the country’s waters a shark sanctuary. The move obliged indigenous peoples who have been catching sharks for generations and for whom the fish represent an important source of income to stop their shark fishing. Five years later, in 2016, a decree allowed for a modification to the law stipulating that sharks caught […]
Shark Talk: OCEARCH’s Chris Fischer
Last week, satellite tracking data revealed that the waters near the Atlantic continental shelf off the shores of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the east coast of Florida are a winter hot spot for large great white sharks. Such a discovery may not have been possible without OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer. OCEARCH, along with […]
Jayson ‘The Fossil Guy’ Kowinsky: Digging up a passion for ancient sharks
This guest column is brought to you by Jayson Kowinsky, more commonly known as “The Fossil Guy.” He is the Avocational Liaison to the Paleontological Society and also runs Fossilguy.com. Jayson loves to share his interest in paleontology and prehistoric sharks, and helps enthusiasts get involved in the field of professional paleontology. Chiseling away […]
Oceana’s Hunter Miller: The time is now to ban shark fins
This guest column is brought to you by Oceana Florida’s Hunter Miller, the organization’s Florida Gulf Coast campaign organizer. Visit www.oceana.org/FinBanNow to learn more and take action. I can only assume that most Sharkophile readers know that sharks populations worldwide are in big trouble. Fortunately, there is great news for sharks in U.S. waters is on […]
The Shark Guy: Shark Conservation and Kids
This guest column is brought to you by underwater photographer and shark educator Matt “The Shark Guy” Marchant, who recently released the first in a series of educational books geared toward children entitled, “Learn About Sharks.” Read more from him at www.learnaboutsharks.com or pick up his latest book, “The Great White Shark,” here. In my experience, the greatest […]
Dr. Jaws: A love letter to Carcharhinus Leucas
This guest column is brought to you by award-winning author Zachary Webb Nicholls, also known as “Dr. Jaws.” Read more from him at www.drjaws.net or pick up his latest book, The Bull Shark Compendium, here. People who dearly love sharks (Sharkophiles, if you will) may find themselves frustrated by the lack of deep coverage on sharks in popular culture; […]
Shark ecotourism can enhance compassion through education
When you see the monster up close, it doesn’t look like a monster any more. In fact, you might even want to rub its belly. Such is often the case with sharks. They look big, and intimidating but when you are able to understand and learn about them, you find that they are majestic and […]
SharkVentures: Chase sharks in the 10,000 Islands
It is quite the rush to go head-to-head with a fish that can easily outweigh yourself. Doing it with light tackle set along the backdrop of the picturesque Everglades watershed and you have yourself an experience that you will remember the rest of your life. Capt. John Brossard of Shark Chaser Charters is now booking […]