Dog and Shark: An Unexpected Friendship
They meet up almost every day. While most dogs socialize with a mix of humans and fellow canines, Lili, a 3-year-old pup living on the French Polynesian atoll of Fakarava,…
Great White Sharks Split 200,000 Years Ago — One Hybrid Found in Bermuda Triangle
Scientists found three distinct great-white-shark populations that congregate in different oceans and do not interbreed. Their separation may have implications for conservation. A recent study reveals that great white sharks…
Sharks’ Growth Spurt: How They Bulk Up When the Ocean Heats Up
The study published in Current Biology suggests that some sharks evolved to become faster and larger during a significant warming event about 93 million years ago in the Cretaceous period.…
Experts Attribute Florida Shark Attacks to Heat Waves, Not Orcas
Recent shark attacks in the Florida Panhandle have sparked social media speculation linking them to orca activity in the Gulf of Mexico. However, marine biologist Jesús Erick Higuera-Rivas told Live…
Unexpected Discovery: Shark Regurgitates Entire Echidna, Baffling Scientists
In a remarkable turn of events, researchers in Australia claim to have been the fortunate witnesses to a shark disgorging an entire echidna. This astonishing incident unfolded during a tagging…
Florida County Enforces Water Closure After Consecutive Shark Bites
The waters off Walton County, Florida, have been declared off-limits following consecutive shark bite incidents in the county on Friday. Both incidents unfolded in Walton County, situated in the Florida…
Genie the Silky Shark Sets World Record with 17,000-Mile Migration
In an extraordinary feat of marine migration, a silky shark named Genie embarked on a remarkable journey spanning over 17,000 miles, from the Galapagos Islands to the vast expanse of…
California Beach Shut Down Following Shark Encounter with Surfer
A two-mile stretch of a beloved southern California beach experienced an unexpected twist leading up to the Memorial Day holiday when authorities decided to close it after a shark encounter.…
Rare Footage Captures Hammerhead Sharks Swimming in ‘Cyclones’ Around Ancient Volcano
Filmmakers have captured stunning footage of hundreds of hammerhead sharks circling a volcanic island off Costa Rica for a new Netflix wildlife series. In a dramatic scene from the third…
Mapping the Most Dangerous Areas for Whale Shark-Shipping Vessel Encounters
Targeted measures could help protect endangered species with minimal impact on the shipping industry. Researchers have discovered that heavily used shipping lanes intersect crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a…