Tag: Shark

Although Sharks are carnivorous, they do not preferentially prey on scuba divers, or even humans. Sharks do attack humans, but such attacks are extremely rare! A person’s chance of being attacked by a shark in the US is 1 / 11.5million and the chances of being killed is less that 1 / 264.1 million. How […]

Can sharks bite through metal cages? They might leave a tooth scratch.” In reality, a cage’s strength is just a precaution. Sharks tend to bite things that look like they’d taste good. They almost never bite a shiny metal box. What can sharks not bite through? Basically, this means that in situations when personal deterrents […]

The shark nets used at most beaches might make you feel safer, but they do nothing to reduce your chance of being attacked, according to a new analysis of data. The data, compiled over half a century by Laurie Laurenson from Deakin University, was presented on ABC’s Four Corners program on Monday night. Can you […]

It’s definitely not both. Shark-dolphin hybrids are impossible. It’s true that sharks and dolphins look similar in many ways, but that’s because they are a product of convergent evolution, where two genetically distant animals who live similar lifestyles start to look and act in similar ways. Can an orca and a dolphin mate? A wholphin […]

As swimmers or surfers hit the water, the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) offers tips for avoiding sharks: Always stay in groups because sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual. Do not wander too far from shore because this isolates an individual and places one far away from assistance. Do I need to […]

A person’s chance of being attacked by a shark in the US is 1 / 11.5million and the chances of being killed is less that 1 / 264.1 million. Do sharks mess with scuba divers? Yes, sharks do attack divers, whether provoked or unprovoked. However, attacks are extremely rare, as sharks don’t view scuba divers […]

Open-water diving allows you to get up close and personal with different species of sharks. The most extreme form of diving with sharks is to go all out and literally swim with them in their natural habitat. No cages, no safety link to the boat, just you and the sharks in the wide open ocean. […]

Do not provoke, harass, or entice a shark, even a small one. If you are spear diving and are approached by a shark, stay as still as possible. If you are carrying fish or other catches, release the catch and quietly leave the area. Should you swim towards a shark? Hammerschlag concurred, saying you should […]

Swimming with sharks also helps people learn all about sharks so they are more likely to support conservation efforts no matter where they live. So if you want to protect sharks, one of the best ways is to swim with them. Swimming with sharks is an amazing, unique experience. Should you swim with sharks? No, […]

No, you can’t. Swimming with great whites is inherently dangerous. These are large and powerful predators who have eaten people in the past. While they are not as dangerous as films and popular-culture might have you believe, they are also not safe animals to be around without adequate protection. Can I swim next to a […]

The shark attacks in Recife have an unusually high fatality rate of about 37%. This is much higher than the worldwide shark attack fatality rate, which is currently about 16%, according to Florida State Museum of Natural History. What are the odds of dying from a shark bite? According to National Geographic, you have a […]

ESDs aim to overwhelm a shark’s electro-sensory system. They emit electrical pulses (each one does so in a different way) that are supposed to repel the shark. So far, ESDs have been the most effective type of personal shark repellent. What smell keeps sharks away? Excited by the scent of blood, a dozen sharks dart […]

The ancient Greeks told stories of dolphins protecting sailors, and it even happened on an episode of Flipper. It isn’t surprising that people are fascinated by this idea. Unfortunately, there just isn’t any reliable evidence that it’s true. Why sharks are scared of dolphins? Dolphins are mammals that live in pods and are very clever. […]

The dumb gulper shark (Centrophorus harrissoni) is a rare and endangered deepwater dogfish, known from only along the east coast of Australia and isolated spots north and west of New Zealand. Dumb gulper shark Genus: Centrophorus Species: C. harrissoni Binomial name Centrophorus harrissoni McCulloch, 1915 What is a dumb fish? Dumb Fish are a common […]

In 2021, Congress reintroduced the bipartisan Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106), which would ban the trade of shark fins in the United Statesthe United StatesThe United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a transcontinental country primarily located in North America. […]

On January 4, 2011, the Shark Conservation Act of 2010 was signed into law, amending the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the MSA. The Shark Conservation Act requires that all sharks in the United States, with one exception, be brought to shore with their fins naturally attached. Are shark protected? Today, several […]

Summary: Bans on shark fishing are only partially effective in protecting sharks, new research suggests. Bans on shark fishing are only partially effective in protecting sharks, new research suggests. What is being done to stop shark finning? In 2021, Congress reintroduced the bipartisan Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106), which would ban the […]

As apex predators in many ecosystems, the disappearance of sharks is causing dangerous imbalances in marine communities worldwide. Without sharks, the health and productivity of our oceans—and dependent livelihoods and economies—are at risk. Why shouldnt we kill sharks? Consuming sharks will increase the level of mercury you ingest which will in turn increase your risk […]

As an apex predator, their continuing eradication threatens the health of the entire marine ecosystem. Make sure you avoid shark fishing because even catch and release is harmful to sharks. If enough anglers stop fishing for them, it will give shark populations a chance to rebound. Does hooking a shark hurt it? Embedded hooks can […]

megalodon was not only the biggest shark in the world, but one of the largest fish ever to exist. Estimates suggest it grew to between 15 and 18 metres in length, three times longer than the largest recorded great white shark. Is there a shark bigger than the megalodon? What is bigger than the megalodon […]