How do you help someone with their leg bitten off by a shark?
How do you help someone with their leg bitten off by a shark?.....»»
Great white shark numbers increasing off Northern California coast
You're still far more likely to see them in movies or TV shows than in person, but the number of great white sharks appears to be increasing along the Northern California coast, say scientists who tracked hundreds of the toothy predators by their dis.....»»
White shark population is small but healthy off the coast of Central California
The population of white sharks that call the Central California coast their primary home is holding steady at about 300 animals and shows some signs of growth, a new long-term study of the species has shown......»»
Largest-ever study of artificial insemination in sharks—and the occasional "virgin birth"
It's a tough time to be a shark. Pollution, industrialized fishing, and climate change threaten marine life, and the populations of many top ocean predators have declined in recent years. In addition to studying sharks in the wild, scientists working.....»»
Reality show "Unicorn Hunters" is looking for the next $1 billion company
A new reality TV show called "Unicorn Hunters" borrows the pitch-for-fame-and-fortune concept popularized by "Shark Tank" but adds an unusual twist: It's not just the judges throwing money at the businesses. Viewers at home can invest, too......»»
Evolution of a smile: 400 million year old spiny fish overturns shark theory of tooth origins
Teeth play a central role in the ecology of most vertebrates—for catching prey, processing food and even attracting a mate. It's no surprise that scientists such as ourselves have long been interested in how teeth first evolved......»»
Fossil of ancient squid eating a crustacean while being eaten by an ancient shark
A team of researchers has discovered a fossil they are describing as a leftover fall event in which one creature was in the process of eating another creature that was not consumed. In their paper published in the Swiss Journal of Palaeontology, the.....»»
Shark Vacmop Review: A Swiffer Sweeper on steroids
Why have two different units when you can have one that sweeps and mops at once?.....»»
Great White feeding ground reveals shockingly low populations of famed shark
Perhaps no other ocean creature lives in the human imagination like the great white shark. But while great white sharks might be plentiful in the minds of beachgoers across the country, there are only a handful of places in the world where white shar.....»»
"Godzilla" shark discovered in New Mexico gets formal name
The 300-million-year-old shark's teeth were the first sign that it might be a distinct species......»»
Here’s your first look at Hasbro’s next Fortnite figurines and Loot Shark
Soon after launching its ‘The Foundation’ figurine for pre-order, Hasbro has taken the wraps off its next half-dozen Fortnite figurines — as well as a Shark toy that includes water skis for playing like you’re in the game. The.....»»
Scientists show technology can save people from shark bites
With shark bites increasing in countries like Australia—scientists say the use of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and injuries which could save the lives of up to 1063 Australians along the coastline over.....»»
Older than expected: Teeth reveal the origin of the tiger shark
The tiger shark is one of the largest predatory sharks known today. This shark is a cosmopolitan species occurring in all oceans worldwide. It is characterized by a striped pattern on its back, which is well marked in juveniles but usually fades in a.....»»
These baby great white sharks love to hang out near New York
Uncovering detailed travel patterns and habitat use of sharks along and across shelf territories has been historically challenging—especially for most pelagic shark species—which remain offshore for most of their lives. Their vertical diving beha.....»»
The "eagle shark" that glided through ancient seas
Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient winged shark, which fed on plankton eons before the emergence of giant manta rays, according to new research published Thursday......»»
Making a megalodon: The evolving science behind estimating the size of the largest ever killer shark
The giant prehistoric Carcharocles megalodon (or Otodus megalodon for some researchers) was the largest predatory shark to ever swim in Earth's seas. Scientific evidence points to megalodon having lived between 16 million and 2.6 million years ago, g.....»»
Breaking the patrisharky: Scientists reexamine gender biases in shark, ray mating research
Shark scientists at Georgia Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, and Dalhousie University are challenging the status quo in shark and ray mating research in a new study that looks at biological drivers of multiple paternity.....»»
New research unlocks mysteries of soupfin shark migration and reproduction
A seven-year study of California's soupfin sharks sheds light on their migration and reproductive cycles, laying the groundwork for potential management strategies amid conservation concerns. The findings were published March 3 in the Journal of Appl.....»»
Scientists find three new shark species that glow in the dark
Scientists have found three new deepwater shark species that can glow in the dark......»»
Hands-on with Microsoft Mesh: I handed someone a whale shark, and it was awesome
Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a cross-technology platform that lets app developers build persistent virtual environments. Thanks to Hololens, I tested it out......»»
Jellyfish, not Jaws: Survey reveals what we fear most in the ocean
As the weather heats up this week, shark sightings and the possibility of an encounter will again become a popular topic of conversation. And if mass media accounts are anything to go by, you would be forgiven for thinking we all share this fear of p.....»»