Two Female Sharks Reproduce Offspring; Recorded as First Case of Asexual Reproduction in Italy

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.20.2021 04:49 AM

In a tank full of female sharks, a miracle baby shark was born, marking the first instance of asexual reproduction in the smooth-hound shark species.

Discovery Channel's Shark Week Might Be Doing More Harm than Help in Conservation of the Species

07.24.2021 02:11 AM

An analysis of Discovery Channel's Shark Week documentary programming showed that it actually harms sharks, shark science, and shark scientists instead of helping the conservation efforts of the species.

Shark Intestines Have Spiral Structures That Function Like Tesla Valves, New 3D Images Reveal

07.21.2021 06:00 AM

One of the lesser-known things about sharks is how they eat in full - from the food they eat, to how they digest what they eat - and a new set of 3D images show what they look like.

5 Ways of Shark Conservation: NASA's Earth-Observing Satellites Help in Nature Maintenance

07.18.2021 21:53 PM

As scientists at various institutions are directly focusing on shark conservation, the Earth-observing satellites of NASA collect important information about the habitat of sharks, the ocean, in particular.

Sharks on Movies Are Overwhelmingly Portrayed as Villains, Making It Harder to Conserve Them

07.15.2021 08:40 AM

Hollywood movies about sharks overwhelmingly portray the apex predators in a negative light, which makes it harder for shark conservation efforts. Much of this impact stems from the 1975 blockbuster movie "Jaws."

Shark in Shifts: Study Explains Why Different Species Take Turns Hunting

07.09.2021 07:03 AM

While sharks have earned a reputation for being one of the most ferocious hunters in the water, they actually have a unique behavior - they wait for their turn.

Shark Scales Reveal Decline of Ancient Predator's Abundant Population Before Human Destruction

07.06.2021 06:50 AM

Researchers led by UC Santa Barbara have discovered how steeply the decline of shark communities is within the last century due to human activity.

Great White Shark Population Growing: Now Totaling 300 Individuals Off Northern California's Coast

05.27.2021 01:11 AM

Science reports recently came out with some good news stating that a new study showed the great white shark population off the coast of Northern California is healthy and more importantly, growing.

Electronic Shark Deterrents Could Save 1,000 People From Bites in the Future

03.31.2021 08:06 AM

A new study showed that using electronic shark deterrents could lessen shark attacks by 60% and save at least 1,000 people from being bitten by sharks in the next five decades.

In 50 Years, Shark and Ray Populations Declined By 70%

01.27.2021 21:22 PM

Recent research shows that oceanic shark and ray populations of 18 species have declined by 70% in the last half a century.

Weaker Premature Baby Sharks Emerge from Egg Cases Due to Warmer Oceans

01.12.2021 22:20 PM

Researchers study the effects of rising sea temperatures in premature epaulette sharks. Researchers find weaker premature baby sharks hatching in different oceans due to increased temperatures because of the climate crisis.

Megalodon Babies Were 6-Feet-Long Due To In-Womb Cannibalism

01.11.2021 00:16 AM

A new study suggests that the megalodon babies could be as big as a basketball player, measuring up to six feet, and could have engaged in in-womb cannibalism.

Lazarus Taxons: 5 Species That Returned From Extinction

11.02.2020 08:30 AM

"Lazarus taxon" refers to a species that disappears for a time - either from the fossil records or directly believed to be extinct - only to return at a later time.

Developing Coronavirus Vaccines Are Harming Shark Species

09.28.2020 08:30 AM

As vaccines candidates are being developed to cure coronavirus, some developers use squalene - an ingredient found in shark liver oil. Wildlife experts fear that millions of sharks may be killed if vaccine developers don't look for alternative sources.

Friendly Sharks? A New Study Shows They Also Make Friends With Other Sharks

08.12.2020 06:40 AM

Sharks are often pictured as the beasts in the sea who seems to operate alone and seldom interacts with their species just for the purpose of mating. But, scientists may have been wrong all this time.

Aerial Drone Footage Shows Blacktip Sharks Fleeing to Shallow Waters Away from Great Hammerhead Shark

05.14.2020 02:29 AM

Watch video of a 12 feet-long hammerhead shark trying to prey on blacktip sharks fleeing to shallow waters as a refuge.

Female Sand Tiger Sharks Return to Shipwrecks off North Carolina Coast

04.23.2019 12:01 PM

Sharks may be using the wrecks as rest stops along their migratory paths, but they could also be returning there for mating or possibly to give birth

When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted: White Sharks Vacate Preferred Hunting Ground When Killer Whale Confronts

04.16.2019 09:59 AM

White sharks vacate the area within minutes following brief visits from orcas There is a challenge to the notion that great white sharks are the most formidable predators in the ocean.

Shark Populations Matter Reef Environment: Fishes Eat Diversely Around Sharks

04.24.2017 12:00 PM

The study showed that the areas, where the sharks were found in fewer numbers or were uncommon, reef fishes devoured more prey from the water column, where the danger of being assaulted is more noteworthy than from the reef, which provides more shelter.

Sightings Of Sharks Forces Closure Of Multiple Florida Beaches – What Happens During Springtime

04.11.2017 03:59 AM

Reports indicate that shark sighting is a common trend during the springtime. Closure of Florida beaches during the months of February and March are quite common every year. People are now wondering why sharks are a common sight during this season.

Numerous White Sharks Seen At Cape Cod, Looks Like Spending Summer With Tourists

03.15.2017 12:07 PM

Sharks appeared in the popular movie "Jaws," in 1975 where a giant shark terrorizes a New England resort town. Now, numerous white sharks are coming to Cape Cod to haunt to are now protected seals.