How Sharks Talk: A Dive into Their Communication Methods
By Courtney Cooper How Sharks Communicate Animals use specific ways to communicate with each other. For us, humans, we use our voices in verbal communication with the use of different languages, and non-verbally by using facial expressions, and hand and body gestures. Sharks can’t communicate verbally, so how do they communicate with each […]
10 Interesting Facts about Killer Whales
By Courtney Cooper Interesting Facts about Killer Whales The Killer Whale is a fearsome creature that always dominates all oceans. Made famous by the 1993 movie, Free Willy, this animal has no business in a tank. More recently, they’ve been making a splash in the news for the past couple of years due […]
How do Sharks Breathe?
By Courtney Cooper How do Sharks Breathe? One of the most common questions about sharks is whether they die if they stop swimming and how they breathe. All sharks have a nose, but it’s not used for breathing. Unlike humans, sharks don’t have lungs but rely on their gills to breathe. This blog […]
The Science Behind The Hammerhead Shark’s Hammer-Shaped Head
By Courtney Cooper Why Hammerhead Sharks Have Such Funny Heads The Hammerhead Shark is one of the more peculiar looking creatures of the ocean. They are identifiable by their distinctive flattened head and an eye on each side. There are nine species of these sharks, the Great Hammerhead, Smooth Hammerhead, Smalleye Hammerhead, Bonnethead, […]
The World’s Strongest Sharks
By Courtney Cooper The World’s Strongest Sharks Sharks are the most feared creatures of the ocean. They are the top predators that have been on earth for over 400 million years, constantly adapting and evolving to become the apex predators of the sea. Each shark species comes in different shapes and sizes, each […]
The Megalodon – The largest sharks that ever lived
By Courtney Cooper The Truth About Megalodon Some of you may have heard of the Megalodon, either in reference to the movies, The Meg (the one where Jason Statham battles the giant Megalodon), or from the news when new fossils are discovered. Each time a new fossil is discovered the opportunity arises for […]
Sharks and their Hunting Techniques
By Courtney Cooper Sharks and their hunting Techniques Sharks are impressive sea creatures that hunt in different ways. They have 6 senses, smell, hearing, touch, taste, sight and electromagnetism that help keep them at the top of the food chain. To be able to witness these sharks hunting their prey in the wild […]
How do Sharks See?
By Courtney Cooper How do Sharks See? Sharks are one of the most feared predators in the ocean. With their highly developed senses, such as their ability to smell blood, they can hunt and kill their prey while remaining at the top of the food chain. Little is known about the shark’s sense […]
Five of the Friendliest Sharks
By Courtney Cooper Five of the Friendliest Sharks It’s true, there are sharks out there that are cute and friendly! Of the over 500 species of sharks, only a handful of them have been known to attack humans and even these attacks are mostly a case of mistaken identity. This blog explores some […]
How do Bull Sharks Survive in Fresh Water?
By Courtney Cooper How do Bull Sharks Survive in Fresh Water? When we think of sharks, we naturally think of the ocean. But did you know that there are seven known shark species that can be found in fresh water? These sharks include the Greenland Shark, Pondicherry, Spear tooth, Ganges and the Bull […]
