Eight species of sharks will be added to the conservation annex after the third annual Meeting of the Signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks in Monaco. “Sharks symbolize our lack of understanding of the underwater world, which feeds on fear of the unknown. More than any other marine animal, […]
Australia’s shark population declined dramatically in last 50 years
After reconstructing data from Queensland Shark Control Program over the last five decades, a new study by researchers from University of Queensland and Griffith University found that the population of large apex predators has decreased as much as 90 percent during that time. Researchers analyzed data from the QSCP program to create an historical baseline so […]
Cast, release date announced as filming begins for ’47 Meters Down’ sequel
Entertainment Studios has released its official casting for “47 Meters Down: Uncaged” as primary filming began this week in the Dominican Republic. Johannes Roberts returns to his role as director and executive producer for a script he co-wrote along with Ernest Riera. Cast members for the sequel include John Corbett (Sex and the City), Nia Long (Boyz n […]
FWC moves forward with regulations for shore-based shark fishing
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved draft changes to the state’s shark fishing regulations during its winter meetings in St. Augustine. Among the new FWC draft rules that were approved to move to a final vote: Creating a mandatory, no-cost, annual shore-based shark fishing permit. Prohibiting chumming when fishing for any […]
Man nicknamed ‘Shark Bait’ gets bitten by shark in Australia
An Australian man who refers to himself by the nickname “Shark Bait” was severely injured after being bitten on the leg while surfing off the coast of New South Wales. Joel Mason, 36, was surfing along Nambucca Heads when an unidentified species of shark pulled him under. A nearby surfer witnessed the incident. “One of […]
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 […]
New shark species discovered in Hawaii
Say hello to Squalus hawaiiensis, also known as the Hawaiian spurdog. This new species of deep-water dogfish shark was discovered by a team led by Florida Tech marine biologist Toby Daly-Engel. The findings were published in this month’s ZooKeys. The research team, which also included scientist Amber Koch, University of Hawaii marine biologist James M. Anderson, State […]
The Meg 2 tentatively scheduled for 2020 release
The surprise blockbuster of the summer, The Meg, could become the next major monster movie franchise, producers confirmed. The franchise’s page on IMDB lists 2020 for the release of the sequel, The Meg 2, with Jason Statham and Bingbing Li reprising their roles from the first film. The shark-themed thriller could become an extended franchise after […]
‘Baby Shark’ singing doll the hottest toy this Christmas
The Baby Shark from the annoyingly eponymous little ditty just went full Elmo. The Baby Shark Singing Plush Doll from WowWee, which was only available during an Amazon presale, sold out in less than 72 hours and left parents scrambling online like the internet version of “Jingle All The Way.” Within hours, the yellow “baby” […]
VIDEO: Shark bites spearfisherman on the head
Spearfisherman Wil Krause only remembers the crunching sounds after a shark bit down on his skull. The 29-year-old from South Carolina was on a spearfishing dive in the Bahamas this summer when an approximately 6-foot reef shark bit down on the back of his head. Video of the incident, shot by another diver, Zachary Shipps, […]
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