News Sharks are fantastic navigators …km away – but imagine doing it in deep water and at night.” US ecologists analysed data from eight tiger sharks, nine blacktip reef sharks and 15 thresher sharks which…
Wildlife Tagging whale sharks in the Maldives …will reveal precious information about the little-studied fish. Whale sharks still largely unknown Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) were first discovered in the 1800s and are found throughout the tropical oceans,…
News Port Jackson sharks have individual personalities …harness-like pattern across the shoulder. (Image: Macquarie University) Some sharks are bolder than others The researchers, led by Evan Byrnes at Macquarie University, placed 17 sharks in different scenarios to…
Wildlife Rare photos of blacktip reef sharks 'beaching' …supplied) Blacktip reef sharks are one of three common shark species found at Lizard Island, along with whitetip and grey reef sharks. Lizard Island is located on the Great Barrier…
Wildlife Madison Stewart on protecting sharks: the biggest threat is human mentality MADISON‘S PARENTS haven’t always been thrilled about her passion for sharks and conservation. “My mum could see my passion for the scary animals. She bought me many children’s books about…
Wildlife Orcas, whale sharks and salties – see them all here this year …other tour company. With no time or money wasted in the search for these majestic leviathans, you’re guaranteed more time swimming with the whale sharks. Swim with whale sharks “Ningaloo…
News Great white sharks attracted by AC/DC hits SHARKS ENTHUSIASTS HAVE USED fish guts to attract great white sharks for years, but it seems the fearsome creatures may be attracted to something more pleasing to their ears: music…
News Shark attack survivors unite to save sharks …that can’t speak for itself.” Shark attack victims unite – for sharks Rampant overfishing is driving some species to the brink of extinction, with 73 million sharks killed annually just…
News Sharks are colour-blind, new study finds SHARKS MAY BE UNABLE to distinguish between colours, according to a study published this week that could benefit swimmers, surfers and sharks themselves. Researchers from Western Australia, using a technique…
Science & Environment Great white sharks prefer rock music …at the University of California, that’s not as ridiculous as it seems; he’s used lab-produced sounds to locate sharks for tagging and tracking. Sharks ‘hear’ sounds from objects much further…