Category: Fish

According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), between 1958 and 2016 there were 2,785 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks around the world, of which 439 were fatal. Between 2001 and 2010, an average of 4.3 people a year died as a result of shark attacks. Has a human ever been eaten whole by a shark? […]

The very active Kavachi volcano in the Solomon Islands is being called a sharkcano, because scientists found sharks living in its crater. NASA captured this satellite image of discolored water from the volcano on May 14, 2022. Image via NASA Earth Observatory. Do sharks live in volcanoes 2020? The underwater volcano was dubbed a “Sharkcano” […]

When the shark is gently turned on their back, it’s thought to disorientate them, causing them to enter the state. The shark’s muscles relax and their breathing becomes deep and rhythmic. When released the shark snaps out of this state. Can a shark drown upside down? Some sharks go into tonic immobility when they are […]

Some sharks go into tonic immobility when they are turned upside down. With tiger sharks 3–4 metres (10 to 15 feet) in length, tonic immobility may be achieved by placing hands lightly on the sides of the animal’s snout approximate to the general area surrounding its eyes. Why does flipping a shark paralyze it? When […]

While they can smell human urine, they aren’t particularly interested in it. Any tasty, smelly odorant is likely to get a shark excited but their sense of smell is no better than that of a tuna, and tiny amounts will go unnoticed. What do sharks get attracted to? Sound: Sound, rather than sight or smell, […]

The chances of being attacked are extremely small and those who are attacked are predominantly targeted around the legs, suggesting that sharks are exploring their potential prey rather than devouring it. “We do know that sharks don’t like to eat people,” he said. Do sharks eat humans or just bite? Attacks are extremely rare and […]

The bull shark. The bull shark, meanwhile, has the strongest bite of all sharks. They are also rare among sharks for having an unusually high tolerance for freshwater, and have been spotted as far north in the Mississippi River as Alton, Ill. Which shark has the strongest bite? A mako shark off the coast of […]

Jet skis can outrun sharks as they are quicker than the Mako, which is the fastest shark on the planet. However, given the open design of a jet ski, though, you may not be as safe as you think… especially if you happen to fall off the watercraft and attempt to outswim a shark. Can […]

Tiger Shark vs Great White Shark: Size A great white shark can weigh between 2,000 and 5,000lbs and measure over 20ft in some cases. Even larger sharks may be in the oceans right now! Tiger sharks are still large creatures. They can weigh upwards of 1,400lbs on average and measure up to 14ft long. Which […]

It is not uncommon for sharks to feast on whale carcasses. While the species are infamous for being apex predators, dead whales present an opportunity for them to scavenge an easy meal rich in energy. Sharks are unlikely to attack fully grown, live whales on a regular basis because of their size. Do sharks eat […]

Since tiger sharks are apex predators, they do not have many natural predators themselves. The only known predator of the tiger shark is the orca. Killer whales will sometimes force them to the surface and flip their body to drown the shark. They then rip off its fins and disembowel it for eating. Are tiger […]

And although killer whales have long been known to hunt sharks as part of their diet, it is extremely rare to capture them on camera hunting a top predator such as the tiger shark. What eats a tiger shark? Tiger Shark Predators The only known predator of the tiger shark is the orca. Killer whales […]

Sharks are apex predators, meaning they live on top of the food chain. Sharks are known for their sharp teeth and incredible hunting abilities. They might look like sweethearts, but sharks don’t generally eat whales. However, there have been several documented instances of whale sharks being eaten by tiger sharks. Do sharks eat whale sharks? […]

Sharks Are Friendlier Than Dolphins. Are dolphins more aggressive than sharks? Sharks have a much more powerful bite and far deadlier teeth than dolphins. Is it safer to swim with dolphins or sharks? It isn’t surprising that people are fascinated by this idea. Unfortunately, there just isn’t any reliable evidence that it’s true. In fact, […]

the submarine shark is an urban legend. Case in point: On Sunday, the Discovery Channel aired a two-hour segment called “Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine” about a 35-foot-long great white shark the size of a sub that supposedly attacked people off the coast of South Africa. And, surprise! None of this was real. How […]

Marine biologist Michael Domeier also claims to have seen specimens possibly larger than Deep Blue while conducting studies of the great white shark off the coasts of Mexico and California. And there are almost certainly larger sharks no one has ever seen or documented before lurking out there. What is the biggest blue shark? The […]

In “Jaws,” the fictional shark is said to be 25-feet in length and approximately 3 tons. It is unknown at this time how much the shark weighs. How big was the actual Jaws shark? 25 feet longAt a whopping 25 feet long, Bruce would have weighed 4.9 tons in real life, higher than Quint’s estimation […]

The Deep Blue. The Deep Blue is the largest great white shark ever caught on camera by marine biologists and scientists. Deep Blue is 20-foot long (six meters), eight feet high (2.5 meters), and weighs 2.5 tons (2,268 kilograms). This massive creature has razor-sharp teeth and huge fins. What is the biggest shark ever photographed? […]

Sharks can swim with 25 mph (40 km/h) speed in long bursts, while crocodiles can get to 18 mph (29 km/h) but get easily tired. That’s where the main advantage for the great white shark over the saltwater crocodile lies. Would a crocodile beat a shark? A great white shark would win a fight against […]

Mosquitoes cause more deaths each year than any other creature. What has more deaths than sharks? Globally, cows cause 20 deaths per year – 5 times more than sharks! It’s something to think about – a domesticated herbivore kills more people than the ocean’s most terrifying predator. What animal is worse than a shark? The […]