Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

“The fact of the matter is there’s a decent chance you can get bitten, and the reality is sharks are pretty tough critters, so a hook in the mouth isn’t a problem for them. It will eventually rust out on its own, so poses no danger to the shark.” Can a shark survive with a […]

They do eat other species of sharks, however, and they are known for embryonic cannibalism, a kind of gestational gladiatorial combat where the toughest hatchling devours its siblings while still in the womb. Can a shark eat a shark? “A lot of species of sharks eat other species of sharks and within a species you […]

Jensen admitted the diver did receive criticism from the shark diving community–not for removing the hook, but for the color of his gloves. A diver successfully removes a hook from a lemon shark’s mouth, though shark scientists say the hook may naturally rust and fall out. What happens to hooks left in sharks? Many sharks […]

Sharks do not circle in the water before they attack, it is simply their way of trying to form an image of what they are confronting in the water. According to my own numerous observations this motion is a sign of pure curiosity and not an incentive to circle its prey and feed. What to […]

Nurse sharks tend to swim near the bottom of their chosen areas, are slow-moving and are relatively harmless to humans. Unlike their more carnivorous and curious cousins, they prefer to stay on their regular diet. They have very strong jaws to crush and eat shellfish but their preference is fish, shrimp, and squid. Is the […]

Far from being solitary animals, as they have been historically seen, sharks can actually form complex social network that are typically seen in mammals but rarely observed in fish, new research has found. Are sharks lonely? SHARKS ARE LONERS Sharks don’t have to rely on each other to survive. However, some species of sharks cooperate […]

The basking shark is a ram feeder, filtering zooplankton, very small fish, and invertebrates from the water with its gill rakers by swimming forwards with their mouths open. What shark keeps its mouth open? The basking sharkThe basking shark exclusively feeds on microscopic animals called zooplankton, which it catches by opening its mouth and allowing […]

Excited by the scent of blood, a dozen sharks dart about in a frenzy as a researcher dips a pole in the sea and squirts out a clear, yellowish substance. Within seconds, the sharks jerk their snouts away and vanish. What happens if a shark smells blood? Along with the myth that sharks can smell […]

They are found in just about every kind of ocean habitat, including the deep sea, open ocean, coral reefs, and under the Arctic ice. Wherever they live, sharks play an important role in ocean ecosystems—especially the larger species that are more “scary” to people. Where do sharks live in the ocean? Sharks live in most […]

Of the world’s 400 species of shark, 124 species, almost a third, have been identified in Japanese waters. A long narrow country stretching over a considerable range of latitudes, Japan is home to a wide variety of species, mainly coastal sharks of the temperate zone but also oceanic and bottom-living sharks. Do they have shark […]

Whale sharks, which eat plankton and don’t attack humans, are one of the 29 different kinds of species calling the waters off Dubai home. They include hammerhead, white cheek, tiger and gray reef sharks. Has there ever been a shark attack in Dubai? Ruairí McSorley, as he is lesser-known, was speaking from his hospital bed […]

Even if you’re not missing a limb, many shark bites are several inches deep, and can span massive areas on your body. Because of that, you’re going to start bleeding a lot, and fast. You might not feel it because you’re in shock, but chances are you’ll pretty quickly be feeling woozy. Will a shark […]

New Smyrna Beach. New Smyrna Beach, Florida A disproportionate number them happen in Volusia County, where New Smyrna Beach is located, according to shark researcher Blake Chapman, PhD, author of Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings, and Human Fear. What beach in Florida has most shark attacks? 1) Volusia Volusia in Florida has a record high of […]

For those who still fear going in the water, Bangley suggests looking out for the following: Keeping an eye on birds/fish: If you see birds diving or fish jumping, that could be a indicator that a larger predator, perhaps a shark, could be attempting to prey upon a school of fish. What to do if […]

We usually look at cows as docile creatures who stand around grazing until we use them for their milk or meat. But did you know that cows kill a whopping 20 people per year in the United States alone? By comparison, sharks kill only one person per year in the U.S. The average cow weighs […]

It has traditionally been believed that sharks are repelled by the smell of a dead shark; however, modern research has had mixed results. The Pardachirus marmoratus fish (finless sole, Red Sea Moses sole) repels sharks through its secretions. What scent do sharks hate? Excited by the scent of blood, a dozen sharks dart about in […]

Though extremely rare, the chance of encountering a shark while surfing is enough to keep some people from picking up a surfboard. The likelihood of being attacked by a shark is thought to be 1 in 11.5 million, and only 4 or 5 people in the entire world die each year from shark attacks. Should […]

They tend to just lay down for hours during day or night and seem to be more relaxing then sleeping with their eyes open. This is one of the many things we don’t know about sharks, and why we should find out. What do sharks do at night? They seem to be “sleep swimming,” with […]

Shark fin, a symbol of wealth and good fortune may pose health risks: the case of mercury. What is the meaning of shark fin? Shark-fin definition Alternative form of shark fin. noun. The fin of a shark, specifically the dorsal, pectoral or caudal fin. noun. (roofing) An upward curled felt side lap or end lap. […]

The sediment that the teeth were found in is used to help determine the age of the shark tooth due to the fossilization process. Shark teeth are most commonly found between the Upper Cretaceous and Tertiary periods. Only after about 10,000 years will a shark tooth fossilize. How long does it take a sharks tooth […]