Author: Elvira Bowen

Touching whale sharks can disturb the protective mucous layer on their skin – and it can also have unpleasant consequences for you or me. The tiny, tooth-like scales (known as dermal denticles) that cover the skin of most shark species can cause a painful graze known as “shark burn”. Can shark skin cut you? Sharks […]

In a strange way, Killer Frost and King Shark’s growing (almost romantic) relationship. Upon being airdropped into Gotham, Killer Frost’s chute snaps and she falls into King Shark on the way down, causing both of them to spiral into an uncontrolled free-fall. Which Killer Frost was in Suicide Squad? Louise Lincoln, better known as Killer […]

We Need Sharks. Besides amazing us with their variety, size, and beauty, it is increasingly clear that sharks can be important in combatting many human diseases. For example, the tooth-shaped scales of a shark’s skin are designed to help the animal move swiftly and easily through the water. Why should you love sharks? Here are […]

Is it safe to swim or snorkel with sharks? One needn’t be a certified scuba diver to enjoy in-water experiences with sharks; opportunities to swim and snorkel with sharks are offered all over the world, and the majority are safe to swim with, including reef, whale, leopard and nurse. Is it safe to swim next […]

Needless to say this tweet about the discovery of sharks has gone viral, but it’s now sparked a bit of a debate – are sharks smooth? @bransonreese Sharks have very rough skin. Like sandpaper. Nor smooth. Can shark skin cut you? Sharks have been reported to inflict wounds on man by means other than biting. […]

Very few attacks have been reported from the species, the sharks are pose a potential threat to humans yet it is very uncommon. It is known that lemon sharks will occasionally get possessive of divers, some may even say jealous. Do sharks like attention? Unlike cats and dogs, which are social and groom each other, […]

The misconception that sharks are afraid of dolphins may have come from a video in which a dolphin chased after a shark. But this is not true at all. Sharks do not fear dolphins. Do sharks really fear dolphins? Just like we check under our beds for monsters, sharks check for dolphins before nodding off. […]

The Dead Sea is aptly named because it’s exceptionally salty. Only some particularly hardy microbes can tolerate its salinity – there isn’t even any seaweed! As such, there are no sharks either. Where are sharks not found? They generally do not live in freshwater, although there are a few known exceptions, such as the bull […]

Yes, they’re down there, but shark attacks are quite uncommon | Archives | niagara-gazette.com. Is there sharks in Lake Ontario? Lawrence seaway would serve as a manmade barrier to sharks seeking to traverse the river towards the Lakes. A 2014 purported video of a bull shark in Lake Ontario turned out to be a hoax, […]

Shark culling has been criticized by environmentalists, conservationists and animal welfare advocates—they say killing sharks harms the marine ecosystem and is unethical. Government officials often cite public safety (attempting to reduce the risk of shark attacks) as a reason for culling. Why do they kill sharks? While sharks are caught as bycatch for human fisheries, […]

The verdict on shark repellents The most effective personal repellent currently on the market is the Freedom + Surf, which has been shown to repel both white sharks and bull sharks. But even so, it only reduces your risk of being bitten by about 60% – and the sharks may still come close! Do shark […]

After a careful search, even though us pastors should know without looking, I did not find a single mention of the literal word shark in the Bible. But there are plenty of people who fit at least one of the definitions above. We can begin with Cain, son of Adam, in Genesis. What does a […]

Petting sharks: Conservationist says sharks crave affection, distinguish individual humans | WPEC. Are sharks affectionate to humans? Unlike cats and dogs, which are social and groom each other, sharks are solitary and don’t groom one another or seek human attention. “This idea of the shark demanding love or attention is…a huge step of anthropomorphic thought,” […]