Feeding Habits of Different Shark Species
By Courtney Cooper What do the Different Shark Species Eat? There are over 500 species of sharks that inhabit the world’s oceans. These species are categorised into eight different orders, each with its own unique characteristics and traits. Every creature has its own distinct behaviours. This article shares great insight into what the […]
How to Identify Different Shark Species
By Courtney Cooper How to Identify Different Shark Species The more than 500 species of sharks that populate the world’s oceans are classified into eight distinct orders, each with its own set of unique characteristics and traits. In 2021, David Ebert published an annotated checklist of chondrichthyan fishes—sharks, batoids, and chimaeras—found in South African waters. […]
The Role of Sharks in Marine Ecosystems
By Courtney Cooper The Role of Sharks in Marine Ecosystems Sharks are top-level predators that control the numbers of other marine animals, thereby maintaining the stability and diversity of the ecosystem. In this article, we look at the role of sharks in marine ecosystems. We also discuss further shark facts that you might […]
A Look at the Work of the Late Marie Levine in Shark Conservation
By Courtney Cooper How Marie Christine Levine Contributed to Shark Conservation Marie Christine Levine (née Ferrara), who sadly passed away on May 14th, 2024, at the age of 83, made significant contributions to the fields of shark conservation and marine biology. Marie’s rise from aspiring artist to shark conservationist is remarkable. Born in Chicago, […]
Famous Shark Researchers and Their Contributions to Marine Science
By Courtney Cooper Famous Shark Researchers and Their Contributions to Marine Science Scientists who study sharks are a unique group. They dedicate their lives to studying one of the most enigmatic and feared creatures on the planet. The women we are focusing on have a deep enthusiasm for sharks and their research, yet […]
The Importance of Shark Sanctuaries and Protected Areas
By Courtney Cooper The Importance of Shark Sanctuaries and Protected Areas The preservation of sharks and their ecosystems is a complex issue that cannot be solved with a one-size-fits-all approach. Sharks, as a taxonomic group, exhibit an impressive level of diversity, both in terms of their physical characteristics and the significance they hold. […]
Understanding Shark Migration Patterns: Where and When They Migrate
By Courtney Cooper Understanding Shark Migration Patterns For a considerable duration, great white sharks were believed to inhabit limited regions, indulging in seals and other prey. However, recent research has unveiled the astonishing journeys undertaken by these magnificent creatures, as they navigate vast distances and plunge to extraordinary depths. In this article, we […]
Understanding Shark Behaviour
By Courtney Cooper Understanding Shark Behaviour Many people mistakenly believe that sharks are mindless murderers, which has contributed to the lengthy history of misinformation. Even though sharks can’t create any sounds that humans can hear, studies have shown that they are very communicative creatures. Sharks communicate and display dominance using non-vocal means as […]
Top 4 Shark Hotspots Around the Globe
By Courtney Cooper Top 4 Shark Hotspots around the World Sharks can be found all over the world in all oceans. They play a vital role in balancing the ecosystem by eliminating weak and sick marine animals and balancing seal and other fish populations. Sharks are also important to the survival of reefs. […]
Exploring the Fascinating World of Extinct Sharks: Giants of the Prehistoric Seas
By Courtney Cooper The Fascinating World of Extinct Sharks We all know of the famous Megalodon Shark, the largest shark to have ever lived, but what about other sharks that have gone extinct? This blog explores the fascinating world of extinct sharks. Using the teeth, scientists can determine extinct sharks’ anatomy, prey and […]
