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New shark species named in honor of late conservationist Rob Stewart

A new species of deep-water catshark has been named in honor of underwater filmmaker and conservationist Rob Stewart. The new species, Bythaelurus stewarti, was detailed in this month’s PLOS One by Simon Wiegman and associates. The discovery was based on 121 examined specimens caught on the Error Seamount in the northwestern Indian Ocean. The family Scyliorhinidae, comprising all catsharks of […]

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Guy Harvey Weekend at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

 For over three decades, Guy Harvey has been raising awareness for marine conservation efforts, especially when it comes to sharks, through his artwork and community outreach. The renowned artist and conservationist said that it was time to go beyond awareness and take the next step in the conservation process. “Now it’s time to spread […]

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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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The Shark Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide 2018

We scoured the web for the coolest shark-themed products that any shark enthusiast on your holiday shopping list would love to find under the tree this holiday season. Got a carcharas-crazed kid to buy for this Christmas? We’ve got you covered. How about a hammerhead-happy hubby for Hanukkah? Keep reading. Whatever sharkophile you have in […]

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Take a bite out of these Sharkophile-approved Black Friday deals

Want to find the perfect gift for the outdoor-loving, shark enthusiast on your holiday shopping list? Check out this list of the best Sharkophile-approved deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and every day in between. SCUBA DIVE COMPUTER House of Scuba is offering up to $400 off select Suunto Dive Computers, including the next generation […]

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Underwater drone discovers secret shark nursery in Ireland

 A recent SeaRover survey by Ireland’s Marine Institute’s remotely operated vehicle discovered a massive underwater nursery nearly 200 miles off the Irish coast. The findings, including rare underwater footage, were presented at the INFOMAR Seabed Mapping Seminar in Kinsale this week. The Searover discovered large schools of school of black mouth catsharks and what […]

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New shark-themed blockbuster gets green light

When a school of great white sharks terrorize a small coastal town, a captive killer whale is released from captivity in the hopes of driving out the bloodthirsty predators. That is the premise for a new film, Alphas, that was greenlit by Voltage Pictures this week. The shark-themed thriller will be directed by Steven Quale (Into […]

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Sharkwater Extinction a memorial to Rob Stewart’s spirit

Rob Stewart’s mission will live on forever through films. The underwater videographer and conservationist taught the world to love and not fear sharks through his images. He founded the groups United Conservationists and Fin Free, while inspiring others to do the same. His documentaries have led to legislative changes and spawned the careers of dozens who wished to […]