Author: Justin Shelton

The shark has been attacked by a ginormous sea louse that latches onto its prey’s head. It suffocates the shark, slowly killing it before devouring its body. The alien creature is actually a giant isopod, a relative of the woodlouse that lives in the ocean. What can scare a shark? The market offers five main […]

Megalodon (aka the megatooth shark aka Carcharadon megalodon), was a monster that may have grown to 16 metres in length and had a maximum weight of anywhere from 50 to 100 tonnes. And according to Wroe’s research, it had the most powerful bite of any animal. What is the strongest shark ever lived? As one […]

That’s 30 times its own bodyweight. The Daily Mail said that it’s a feat that’s unmatched in the natural world. Though other animals might have a more deadly bite, the piranha is still the champion when controlling for body size. The fish’s bite is three to four times mightier than that of a Great White […]

Their urine is actually absorbed by their flesh, where the urea is used to keep their scale-like dermal denticles nice and moist. The rest is simply expelled back into the water through their ‘skin’. When sharks die, the remaining urine breaks down, making the meat smell and taste like ammonia. What sharks do not urinate […]

In August 2013, researchers from Florida State University caught a Greenland shark in the Gulf of Mexico at a depth of 1,749 m (5,738 ft), where the water temperature was 4.1 °C (39.4 °F). What shark lives in the coldest water? Amazingly several species of polar sharks — like polar bears and penguins — have […]

The longfin mako can reach speeds up to 35 mph/56 kph. These sharks can reach top speeds thanks to their specially formed skin, otherwise known as dermal denticles. Dermal denticles are small tooth-like scales that are made of a crystalline mineral, known as apatite, making them extremely strong and hard. Are mako sharks fast? It […]

They generally weigh up to 2250 kg (5000 lb.). Great white sharks are blue-gray on the dorsal, or top, part of their bodies. This helps them blend in with the bottom of the ocean when viewed from above. The belly, or ventral, part of the body, is white. Are sharks blue? The blue shark is […]

Its upper body is blue, with lighter shading along its sides and a white underside. The coloration helps camouflage the shark in the open ocean. It is a slender shark with long pectoral fins, a long conical snout, and large eyes. Why are some sharks blue? Their stunning skin ranges from a distinct deep blue […]

Most Sharks Cannot Survive In Freshwater The salt is balanced through a system of osmosis, where the shark’s body takes in water to ensure the salinity of their bodies matches the salinity of the surrounding water. In freshwater, which has no salinity, a shark will take in too much water. Which sharks can live in […]

When businessman Daniel Hurst claimed he saw a surfing kangaroo being attacked by a great white shark many people asked whether he had been drinking or was suffering from hallucinations. Has a shark ever eaten a kangaroo? A kangaroo met an unlikely death after it bounded into the surf in southern Australia and was mauled […]

But for now, as far as scientists understand it, sharks and other fish aren’t capable of smiling. That’s despite the fact that some really look as if they’re smiling. JAW-SOME! Shark cracks a smile and looks hilariously like Bruce from Finding Nemo – catersnews.com/stories/animal… Can a shark feel love? White sharks feel love and emotions […]

Rosenblatt agrees: “Gators are known to congregate in large groups occasionally to feed on abundant prey, and sharks are known to do the same thing, so it’s certainly possible that large-scale interactions would take place between the two.” Do sharks and alligators fight? A shark would win a fight against an alligator. The alligator can […]

As the shark moves, water flows through two forward facing nostrils, positioned along the sides of the snout. The water enters the nasal passage and moves past folds of skin covered with sensory cells. What do sharks do with their nose? A shark’s nostrils, called nares, are powerful tools for sniffing out prey or their […]

Add some digestive juices into the mix, and you’re left with what has been described as “an unholy mingling of fart and fishiness“, much like the smell produced by whale breath. Interestingly, whale sharks don’t always fully digest their meals. What does it look like when a shark poops? Great white poop is also a […]

Shark fins are tempting targets for fishermen because they have high monetary and cultural value . They are used in a popular dish called shark fin soup, which is a symbol of status in Chinese culture. How much do shark fins sell for? Shark fins are among the most expensive seafood products, commonly retailing at […]

The scariest thing about a shark’s mouth — aside from the teeth — is the bacteria. “It’s a really dirty bite,” said Dr. Robert Borrego, medical director of the St. Do sharks have bacteria in their mouth? Shark bite lacerations may serve as a source of these potentially infectious bacteria, particularly Vibrio spp., and should […]

A great white shark would win a fight against a tiger shark. Although the tiger shark may be sleeker and have a smaller profile, it’s also slower than the great white shark. What shark can beat a great white? Comparison of Orca Killer Whale and Great White Shark Attributes The Great White Shark Swimming speed […]

Since the release of Jaws in 1975, shark populations have only fallen catastrophically. Over the last half-decade, populations of sharks and rays (a close evolutionary relative) have decreased by 71%. More than 100 million sharks are killed each year, and over 30% of all shark and ray species are considered threatened. Did people hunt sharks […]

How Do You Know It’s A Shark Tooth? Often people pick something up that looks black and think it’s a shark tooth. The best way to tell if it’s a real shark tooth is to see if it has ridges and a gum line near the top. Also, you probably won’t be able to break […]

Culling. Shark culling is a term used to describe the blatant killing of sharks and is also used by some to describe the use of traditional drumlines. PROS: Supporters argue fewer sharks equal fewer attacks. What are the advantages of shark culling? Culling programs are not only ineffective at reducing the risk of shark bite, […]