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Culling sharks won’t protect surfers

By George Burgess, University of Florida The warm and productive waters of La Réunion, an island east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, are home to many types of tropical sea life, including apex predators such as sharks. Eight fatal shark attacks on humans have occurred there since 2011. After a body boarder was killed […]

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SharkCon blends education and conservation with fin-laden fun

SharkCon wrapped up its fifth year in Tampa this weekend. Among the highlights of this year’s event, which was held at the Florida State Fairgrounds, included a Jaws-related panel featuring actor Richard Dreyfuss, who played shark biologist Matt Hooper in the seminal piece of cinema, and a Sharknado panel featuring series stars Ian Ziering, Cassie […]

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NatGeo’s SharkFest 2018 promises twice the bite

While Discovery Channel’s Shark Week is bringing the star power for its 30th anniversary, NatGeo Wild’s counterprogramming, SharkFest, is promising to offer twice the amount of shark-filled entertainment. The sixth annual SharkFest, which premieres on Sunday, July 15, will have two full weeks of shark-related programming. The “other” shark-centric television event has had a tradition of […]

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SharkCon returning to Tampa July 14-15

SharkCon, Tampa’s annual convention for shark lovers, is back with more bite than ever. SharkCon 5, which will be held on July 14 and 15 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, will again feature an All-Star offering of shark researchers, biologists and shark-centric celebrities from pop culture. Along with the speakers and panels, SharkCon will also feature […]

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Warm waters bring increased shark sightings in Florida

It’s that time of year in Florida when the waters are warm and food sources are abundant, meaning sharks are becoming increasingly visible off the coast. Local news and social media has been flooded with dramatic video footage thanks to onlookers having their cameras at the ready. Recent weeks have seen some big hammerhead sharks, […]

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Shark research bill moves forward in California

The Orange County Commission voted to fund the $3.7 million White Shark Population Monitoring and Beach Safety Program this week. Assembly Bill 2191, if passed, would provide funding for additional Great White population studies, educational outreach and research efforts. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) along with Long Beach State University’s Shark Lab. […]

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Sharks can learn jazz appreciation

Researchers from the Macquarie University Fish Lab have discovered that some species of sharks are able to take audio cues from music. And that they seem to prefer the smooth tones of jazz. “Sound is really important for aquatic animals, it travels well under water and fish use it to find food, hiding places and […]

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Shark DNA discovered through seawater testing

A new method of DNA analysis can help researchers determine populations of ocean creatures, including sharks, by identifying genetic markers found in their environment’s waters, according to research published this week in the journal, Science Advances. The new technology can recover fragments of DNA from shark skin, excretions and blood in the water. Using samples taken […]

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Surfing survivalist survives shark encounter

Dylan McWilliams, who just over a year ago survived being mauled by a bear, was bitten on the leg by a shark while surfing on Shipwreck Beach in Poipu on the island of Kauai. The Colorado ranch hand and amateur survivalist was on vacation backpacking across the island when he ended up at the popular […]