My, what big eyes you have... the better to eat you with?Whale sharks, the largest non-mammal vertebrate in the world, have small teeth covering their eyeballs, researchers in Japan have … [Read more...] about Whale sharks have eyes that are covered in teeth, researchers find
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Boy, 16, survives terrifying shark attack in North Carolina with help from dad
A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a shark at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.The teen's father sprang into action to help his son fight the shark off.SHARK … [Read more...] about Boy, 16, survives terrifying shark attack in North Carolina with help from dad
Shark season in Cape Cod: 3 great whites tagged eating whale carcass
Shark season is underway in Cape Cod, Mass.Three great white sharks were tagged Wednesday after being seen circling a whale carcass in nearby waters. The moment marks the official start of shark … [Read more...] about Shark season in Cape Cod: 3 great whites tagged eating whale carcass
Mysterious scars on Hawaiian shark could be sign of giant squid attack
Mysterious scars on this whitetip shark suggested it had battled with the elusive giant squid off Hawaii. (Credit: Deron Verbeck) A rare, multispecies brawl unfolded recently in the deep … [Read more...] about Mysterious scars on Hawaiian shark could be sign of giant squid attack
Ancient megalodon shark tooth as large as a human hand found in South Carolina
A woman in South Carolina found a huge ancient megalodon shark tooth that weighs a pound.Jessica Rose-Standafer Owens spotted a large chunk of gray tooth sticking out of the sand near the Stono River … [Read more...] about Ancient megalodon shark tooth as large as a human hand found in South Carolina
Great white sharks have surprising diet when they’re young, researchers find
When the diet of great white sharks is imagined, sea lions, rays and other large sea creatures may come to mind. A new study, however, puts a bit of a damper on that mindset.Conducted between 2008 and … [Read more...] about Great white sharks have surprising diet when they’re young, researchers find
Nuclear bombs could give insight into whale sharks’ longevity, study says
Not much is known about whale sharks, despite them being the largest fish in the world. Experts are hoping to change that, including learning how long they can live, using a surprising method — Cold … [Read more...] about Nuclear bombs could give insight into whale sharks’ longevity, study says
Two new ‘astonishing’ shark species discovered in the Indian Ocean
An international team of marine scientists has discovered two new species of six-gilled sharks in the Indian Ocean.The Pliotrema kajae (kaja’s six-gilled sawshark) and Pliotrema annae (anna’s … [Read more...] about Two new ‘astonishing’ shark species discovered in the Indian Ocean
New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
This surfer knew he had to fight for his life.A 60-year-old man in New Zealand fought back against a great white shark on Saturday after he was attacked at Pauanui Beach, located in the country's … [Read more...] about New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
One-of-a-kind pink manta ray spotted swimming off Great Barrier Reef
A photographer has captured remarkable images of what is believed to be the only pink manta ray on Earth.Photographer Kristian Laine took the pictures while diving off Australia's Great Barrier Reef. … [Read more...] about One-of-a-kind pink manta ray spotted swimming off Great Barrier Reef
