Articles for tag: california sharks, Marine Biology, ocean conservation, shark nursery, Shark Research

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The Shark Nursery Hidden off California

Suhail Ahmed

Night falls on the Southern Bight and the water turns to polished slate, quiet enough to hear a gull’s wingbeat. Somewhere beyond the surf line, small great white sharks cruise a warm, sandy corridor that scientists long suspected existed but couldn’t delineate. The mystery has never been the sharks themselves – people see them – ...

Captivating image of a shark gracefully swimming in an aquarium's deep waters.

Did You Know Sharks Can Talk Back? First Scientific Evidence of Sound Production in Sharks

Jan Otte

Sharks have long been portrayed for centuries as the silent killers, sneaky, fast, and lethal. But what if they’re not quite so quiet as we’ve pictured? In a revolutionary research discovery, scientists have recorded sharks making noise for the first time, challenging century-old beliefs about these enigmatic predators. The accidental findings, released in Royal Society ...

Dramatic underwater view of a shark showcasing its powerful presence.

Scientists Stunned: Sharks Can Actually ‘Talk’ – Listen to the First-Ever Recordings

Suhail Ahmed

For decades, sharks were seen as silent hunters. A groundbreaking discovery reveals they’ve been “speaking” all along and the recordings will surprise you. Breaking the Silence: Sharks’ Unexpected Vocalization In a major breakthrough in marine biology, researchers have, for the first time, recorded sharks intentionally producing sounds challenging the long-standing belief that these creatures are ...