Australian researchers believe that LED lights can deter shark bites. They conducted a study in Mossel Bay, South Africa, to determine if this theory would work. The experiment involved a seal-shaped board decoy with different lights attached to the bottom. The faux seals were then attached to a boat and thrown overboard to see which…
We’ve all heard or even seen the movie Cocaine Bear but have you heard of cocaine sharks? Scientists in Brazil are shocked when they discovered that the 13 sharks they tested for coke all came back positive! They have never previously tested for cocaine in sharks so we don’t know how long this has been…
On Sunday, a teenage boy was attacked by a great white shark during a fishing trip. The incident occurred around 1:40 pm on West Beach near Adelaide in South Australia. The 16-year-old boy, Nathan Ness, was fishing with his father and two younger siblings when the shark attacked him. The teenager caught the shark and…
As the oceanic spectacle of Shark Week approaches once again, fans around the world are gearing up for an exhilarating week of jaw-dropping documentaries, thrilling encounters, and insightful education about these magnificent predators of the sea. Shark Week 2024 promises to be bigger and more captivating than ever before, and whether you’re a seasoned shark…
On Monday, there was a bull shark attack in Lizabeth Bay, Sydney. Lauren O’Neill was attacked by a shark at her home in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney. The 29-year-old microbiologist came home from work and decided to take a swim in the Harbour, by her Billyard Ave apartment. She moved to the area a few months…
Are we excited about Shark Week 2024 in July? It must be obvious that we are shark week fanatics because its not in another 170 days =) and we are already super excited to talk about it with our shark fans. We will be doing a few shark week giveaways as it gets closer to…
Shark Week 2024 is gearing up to be an exhilarating dive into the mysterious world of these magnificent marine predators. Enthusiasts and shark lovers eagerly anticipate this annual event, known for its captivating and educational content on shark behavior, conservation, and the latest research. Don’t miss a moment of the action – keep an eye…
Last Monday a shark attacked a 10-year-old boy at the Paradise Island Atlantis resort. Since 2006 the resort offered a shark tank experience for their guests without any incidents. On Monday, January 15 this all changed. A boy from Maryland, who has not been named yet, was at the resort in the tank with other…
Hey everyone! Quick question – did you catch Shark Week 2023? It was quite the splash, especially with Jason Momoa at the helm! As we gear up for Shark Week 2024, I’m curious: who do you think will dive into the hosting role this time? And for those who tuned in last year, what did…
On Monday, there was a shark attack in the Bahamas that was fatal. A 44-year-old woman and her male relative were paddle boarding near Sandals Royal Resort when the incident occurred. The couple was three-quarters of a mile out from the shore when the shark attacked and pulled the woman into the water. Her right…
Smuggled dried shark fins were discovered and seized on two separate days, worth millions of Hong Kong dollars. While we were celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends on Thursday, others were trying to smuggle shark fins across the globe. On Thursday, a 38-year-old Brazilian woman was traveling through Ethiopia to Hong Kong. She had with…
On Wednesday around 3 pm there was a shark attack in Haleiwa, Hawaii. The 30-year-old surfer was in the water with his wife when he got attacked by a shark. He sustained a bite to his left thigh. The young surfer was from Spain and on a rented surfboard from North Shore Ohana School of…