Articles for tag: East Coast Sharks, Marine Wildlife, Ocean predators, Shark Sightings, Shark Watch

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Sharks That Keep Showing Up Along East Coast Beaches

Suhail Ahmed

Sunrise crowds and afternoon beachgoers have noticed it: dorsal fins slicing through glossy swells from Florida to Cape Cod, showing up again and again where families swim and anglers cast. The pattern feels new, but the story stretches far deeper into the water column than a viral clip can show. Scientists are racing to decode ...

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Unbelievable Encounter: Octopus Spotted Riding on the World’s Fastest Shark

April Joy Jovita

Marine researchers recently captured a rare sight—an octopus clinging to a shortfin mako shark. This unusual interaction has sparked curiosity among scientists, shedding light on unexpected survival tactics in the ocean. While interactions between sharks and octopuses are known, direct physical contact like this is rarely documented. Understanding these moments can provide deeper insights into ...