In April, researchers from Florida International University and local fishers witnessed a Greenland shark in the Caribbean. The group was tagging tiger sharks at Glover’s Reef, in Belize when they pulled something strange out of the water. Instead of a tiger shark, they got a small-blue-eyed, 11 foot ancient beast. Before they got a chance…
Final cash and product giveaway for Shark Week 2022. The winners from the previous giveaway have been contacted to claim their prizes. See the winners below this giveaway. Shark Week 2022 Giveaway Shark Week 2022 is just under 4 weeks away from launching. We will have one more shark week giveaway after this one has…
This week there were more tiger shark attacks in Long Island. On Wednesday morning, a surfer was in the water near Smith Point Beach. The shark attacked his leg, knocking him over his board. The 41 year old, Shawn Donnely, said “I put my board between me and it, it went underneath me, I slapped…
July has been a busy month for sharks, as there were three shark attacks in Long Island. Two of the attacks were on lifeguards. What’s most shocking is that both lifeguards played a victim in the water when attacked. They were not swimming or on surfboards, just staying still in the water. The first lifeguard…
Have you spotted one of the two Shark Week Blimps? It would be hard to miss a massive shark blimp in the sky, so keep your eyes open! Discovery is doing something new this year and has released a West Coast Shark Week Blimp and an East Coast Shark Blimp. When you see it in…
On Friday, two women died in deadly shark attacks in Egypt. One of the victims was a 68 year-old Australian native, Elisabeth Sauer. She has been living in Egypt for the past five years with her Egyptian husband. The second shark attack victim was a Romanian tourist in her 40s. The two attacks happened hours…
Around Gaansbai, two killer whales have helped in the decline in great white shark population. Before the two orca whales terrorized the area, there would be at least eight shark sightings daily. The location was known for its great white population, making it a perfect spot for cage diving. This isn’t the case today. Shark…
This summer, SharkFest is back with a splash and celebrating a decade of quality shark content. We have been waiting with “baited” breath for the SharkFest 2022 dates! National Geographic is telling us that this will be the most immersive and massive shark programming experience to date. But when is SharkFest? SharkFest 2022 Dates SharkFest…
A swimmer was wounded in a severe shark attack at Pacific Grove, Lovers Point Beach, California on Wednesday. Around 10:30am, beachgoers got a shock of their lives. A swimmer started screaming for help as the water around him turned red. As they watched in horror from the shoreline, two paddleboarders and a surf instructor came…
On famous beaches in Australia, sharks are on the rise but so is shark fishing. The city of Fremantle hopes the ban on fishing sharks will help solve the problem. Right now, anglers lure and kill sharks close to the beaches. The blood, in turn, attracts more sharks, and the cycle continues. Last November, Paul…
On June 11th, a megamouth shark washed up on the shores in the Philippines. The fisherfolk of Gubat in Sorsogon found the dead shark. While the cause of death is unknown, it is probably due to entanglement. This news comes from a spokesperson for the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Nonie Enolva. Megamouth sharks…
In the run-up to Shark Week, we always like to know exactly what is happening. That’s why we put together a Shark Week 2022 Guide. This will include all the shows, dates, times, and events so you know when to get your popcorn ready! It will also include our advice on the best way to…