As we delve into the mysteries of the deep, we often find ourselves fascinated by the abundance and diversity of life that dwells in the ocean’s depths. Among the captivating creatures of the sea, sharks are arguably the most intriguing, with their sleek bodies, razor-sharp teeth, and adaptive survival skills. Yet, our understanding of sharks […]
Australia completes first national assessment for shark and ray species
Australian waters also serve as a refuge or “lifeboat” for 45 species that are threatened in other parts of the world such as the Giant Guitarfish and the Spotted Eagle Ray.
Ancient Antarctic sharks store climate secrets in their teeth
The now-extinct sand tiger shark species Striatolamia macrota was once a constant in the waters around the Antarctic Peninsula, and it left exquisitely preserved fossil teeth.
OceanX opens up world of the bluntnose sixgill shark
Although this ancient shark hasn’t changed much since the age of dinosaurs, little is known about the apex predator because it spends most of its time at depths of up to 4,500 feet.
Boat strikes in protected areas could be harming whale shark development
Whale sharks spend a lot of time cruising just below the surface of the ocean, feeding on plankton and small animals. This puts them right in the path of boats.
Amount of plastics detected in sharks a cause for concern
Microplastics are known to negatively influence feeding behavior, development, reproduction and life span of zooplankton and crustaceans.
Florida’s Indian River Lagoon proves to be vital elasmobranch nursery
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute recently completed their survey of sharks and rays in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.
Microplastics found in over 2/3 of bottom dwelling sharks
Scientists found that 67 percent of bottom-dwelling sharks found off the coast of the United Kingdom contained plastic particles in their digestive system.
Shark ‘nurseries’ can be hostile environments for newborn sharks
Newborn sharks have a narrow window of time in nursery habitats, where they have to grow, learn to hunt, and not get eaten.
Citizen scientists help track migration patterns of Indonesian whale sharks
Whale sharks’ spot patterns are unique to each one like fingerprints are to humans, with no two whale sharks having the exact same pattern.