Imagine swimming in the deep blue, shadows gliding effortlessly beneath you—sleek, powerful, and mysterious. The ocean’s most iconic predators, sharks and rays, captivate our imagination with their otherworldly shapes and silent grace. But what if the real surprise lies not in their ferocity, but in their secret family ties? While many might lump all fish ...
You know those little glow-in-the-dark stars that dot the ceilings of children’s rooms? Yeah, I didn’t have stars. Instead, I had little glowing dolphins, starfish, and sharks “swimming” on my ceiling at night. As it turns out, my room wasn’t the only place where some of these fish glow in the dark. Introduction A team ...
A nurse shark was spotted swimming around with a large piece of plastic stuck around her body. This heartbreaking video acts as a harsh reminder of what plastic pollution is doing to the animals in our oceans. Sad Sight The female Grey Nurse Shark appears to have a plastic ring tangled around her body, and ...
An English paddle boarding couple have reported seeing a rare basking shark off Wallace Island in the Gulf Islands, British Columbia. The fascinating creature which looks like a prehistoric monster was spotted in June 2024 by Nick Gallant and his wife, owners of Island Magic Experiences while on a paddleboard excursion. Witnesses to a Rare ...
In recent years, researchers have observed an extraordinary phenomenon in two female smooth-hound sharks at Cala Gonone Aquarium in Italy: these sharks are reproducing asexually through a process called parthenogenesis. This rare reproductive strategy, often referred to as “virgin birth,” allows these sharks to produce offspring without the presence of a male, which has significant ...
For years, scientists believed that sharks were among the few silent hunters of the ocean. Unlike whales and dolphins, sharks lacked vocal structures, leading researchers to conclude that they were incapable of sound production. However, a groundbreaking accidental discovery challenged this long-standing assumption, revealing that some shark species can, in fact, produce noises. A Surprising ...
Sharks have long been surrounded by myths that paint them as invincible creatures. Supposedly impervious to the challenges that plague other species. One such misconception is the belief that sharks are immune to disease. While it’s true that they have impressive immune system, the reality is more nuanced. Sharks (like all living organisms) can fall ...
Maria Faith Saligumba
