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2010-06-06T09:42:00.000-07:00

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Article Repost from California Coast & Ocean

2010-06-06T08:52:00.000-07:00

Tracking Shark MysteriesMaybe we'll learn to appreciate them in time to save themby Anne Canright Last April, Gary Adkison, manager of the U.S. branch of the Swiss-based Shark Foundation, got an anonymous call telling him of a shark-fishing tournament to be held in early June in Fort Myers, Florida. The caller was distressed; this was an annual event he thought was no longer acceptable, but he

The Shark Foundation

2010-06-06T08:46:00.000-07:00

Further research showed another site that is very helpful for shark enthusiasts, conservationist, fans and interested readers alike. This is the Shark Foundation. The Shark Foundation has been committed to the protection and research of sharks since 1997 and sees itself as the sharks' lobby. Without the ecologically important control mechanism exercised by sharks, our oceans would be in danger.

iDive Sharks is linked to Dino Abbruzzese Shark Attack Blog

2010-06-04T12:07:00.000-07:00

The author, Dino Abbruzzese, who is also a member of this Ning website has linked the Shark Blog with iDive Sharks. Click here to see the link. To go to the Author's profile page on iDive Sharks, click here.

Giant basking shark killed by fishermen off Baja California

2010-05-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Last week we reported the unfortunate death of a juvenile great white shark months after it was released by Monterey Bay Aquarium, as it was being tracked by scientists at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station. The female shark, which was set free last November at a length of just under six feet, was traveling south along Baja California when it became trapped in an unattended gillnet off

About Sharks by NatGeo

2010-04-30T07:11:00.000-07:00

"Sharks have prowled Earth's seas, essentially unchanged, for 400 million years. Their size, power, and great, toothy jaws fill us with fear and fascination. And though sharks kill only a few people each year, media coverage and movie portrayals of attacks have marked sharks as voracious killing machines. Our fears—and appetites—fuel an industry that hunts more than 100 million sharks each year

Giant Hammerhead Shark Hauled From the Deep

2010-04-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

A group of fishermen were delighted when they caught a shark in the warm waters off Australia's east coast. So imagine their surprise when there was a bigger tug and they realised their catch was being swallowed by an even bigger fish. This giant, weighing one and a quarter tonnes and measuring 20ft long, was caught off the north coast of New South Wales and is thought to be at least 40 years old

Supplanting Shark Myths with Useful Information

2010-04-25T11:14:00.000-07:00

Much of what most people know about sharks are in fact, false. This article is based on various scientific research and other shark articles written by people who study sharks. Myth #1: Shark Attacks are Common Shark attacks are quite rare. See Fact Stats Myth #2: Sharks Have Poor Vision Sharks' eyes, which are equipped to distinguish colors, employ a lens up to seven times as powerful as a

List of Sharks in Danger of Extinction

2010-04-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

According to SharkSavers.Org there is plenty of data indicating the decline of the sharks and also a lack of data in critical areas as well. There are a lot of data collection and analysis is needed to be done in order to draw accurate conclusions regarding the status of the shark species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is an organization that

Johnny Depp Fights Pirates of the High Seas

2010-04-25T09:53:00.000-07:00

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star has supported the Environmental Justice Foundation's "Save the Sea" campaign that focus on the illegal plundering of the ocean by pirate fishing vessels. According to the reports of EJF 90% of the world's large ocean species like cod, halibut and swordfish have been lost since the 50's by these pirates. It was noted that Moroccan driftnet vessels have caught a

Great White Shark Symposium Report

2010-04-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

Reposted from Sharksavers.org: The organizing committee was Michael Domeier of the Marine Conservation Science Institute, Alison Kock of the Save Our Seas Foundation, John O’Sullivan of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Kevin Weng of the Pelagic Fisheries Research Program. The symposium was sponsored by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Marine Conservation

Celebrities Supporting Shark Conservation

2010-04-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

The following celebrities has given support to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - a charitable institution committed to the eradication of pirate whaling, poaching, shark finning, unlawful habitat destruction, and violations of established laws in the World's oceans Dalia Lama Martin Sheen Sean Penn Grateful Dead Pierce Brosnan Third Eye Blind In other Celebrity News January Jones -

Shark Attack! On National Geographic

2010-04-12T14:15:00.000-07:00

18 years ago, Nick Caloyianis was attacked by a shark while filming for Nat Geo, this is his amazing story. Explorer: 25 Years Airs on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 9PM ET/PT Video by National Geographic click here. Webmaster's note: I will try to get the code so you can watch it here soon! Thanks!

Think Again when Eating Out - Shark Fin Soup

2010-04-11T08:12:00.000-07:00

The whale sharks off the coast of Mozambique aren't dangerous to humans, but humans are proving to be more and more dangerous to whale sharks. The whale shark is coveted for its large dorsal fin which is often sold to Asian markets as a way to advertise the sale of shark fin soup. Source: Current.com

New Zealand Teen Fights Off Shark Attack With Her Boogie Board

2010-04-11T01:31:00.000-07:00

A teenage girl in New Zealand bashed an attacking shark over the head with her body board until it let her go. Lydia Ward, 14, was in waist-deep water with her brother at Oreti Beach, on New Zealand's South Island, when the shark grabbed her hip. She said she did not notice the shark until the attack was under way. "I saw my brother's face and turned to the side and saw this large grey thing in

Basking Shark - General Info

2010-04-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the largest living shark second to the whale shark. This animal is found in all the temperate oceans or warmer waters. It is a slow moving and generally harmless animal. The reason why this is called basking shark is because it is most often observed that when feeding on the surface, it appears to be basking in the water. It is the only member of the family

Great White Spotted and Celebrities warned to Stay out of the Water

2010-04-10T02:45:00.000-07:00

Santa Monica Beach, the place to see and be seen for celebrities who enjoys the sun, the sea, the sand and most specially surfing. Celebrity surfers were warned to stay out of the water after a great white shark was spotted there. Many celebrities who frequent Santa Monica Beach were the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Adam Sandler and Cameron Diaz. Everyone was put on high alert after a great

Kite Surfer Killed by Shark Attack in Stuart Beach, Florida

2010-04-10T02:05:00.000-07:00

February 3, 2010 -- Stephen Schafer, 38, a kite surfer was attacked by not one but several sharks off Stuart Beach Florida. The man was pronounced dead at the Martin Memorial Medical Center. It was late Wednesday afternoon the lifeguard on duty noticed a man in distress was trying to float a quarter a mile offshore in an unguarded area, the lifeguard entered the waters and found a number of

Spectacular Images of the most feared sea animal

2010-04-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

Taken in low lighting conditions. This picture showed the highest height a shark can speed up to reach the sea surface in order to catch it's prey. Taken during the baiting of the migration of millions of pilchards (Sardinops ocellatus) being chased by dolphins. Copper sharks cruise slowly under thousands of Cape gannets (Marus capensis). The copper sharks are mostly seen as laid back, but

Attack Victims Rise Above Hate

2010-04-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

1958, in the waters off Oahu, a fifteen year old surfer named Billy Weaver was tragically killed when attacked by a tiger shark. It was because of this that the state of Hawaii instituted a program to hunt and kill tiger sharks if seen in Oahu's outer reef. After this we could count 4,600 sharks hunted in a span of seventeen years. These were the times when attacks such as these would invoke a

Sharks swim with contestants in a competition in Australia

2010-04-03T00:24:00.000-07:00

Close encounters of the frightening kind... March 17-- about 700 swimmers that took part in a race Sunday off the coast of Sydney Australia, they seemed oblivious to the danger that was lurking in the sea waters. A hammerhead shark was swimming near them, and another smaller shark was in the water under them. It's like food fest for the sharks as surf rescue and coast guards quickly scrambled

Visual Awe! A Dive Location Video

2010-04-01T03:06:00.000-07:00

A short film from one of the most Shark friendly dive locations in the world: ~Palau~ The Rainbow's End from Richard Brooks on Vimeo.

Who is Galeocerdo cuvier?

2010-03-30T02:52:00.000-07:00

Galeocerdo cuvier - or Tiger sharks are one of the largest sharks in the world. Adults commonly reach lenghts of 3.3 to 4.3 meters and weigh between 385 - 635 kilograms. Tiger sharks are gray in color with vertical tiger-like stripe markings which usually fade or disappear in adults. They can also be identified by their characteristic sickle-shaped teeth that are similar in both the upper and

Can I be friends with a shark?

2010-03-27T03:00:00.000-07:00

The best thing you wanna do to let a shark know that you want to be friends with them, you will have to: 1. Sit down, or float or stand up (depending on where you are) 2. Relax 3. Keep your hands to yourself 4. Watch the shark calmly - it is a fact that we are not known to be in the diet of any shark species. 5. Not for professionals: There are shark lovers that pet sharks and there are certain

How do I scare a shark?

2010-03-27T02:47:00.000-07:00

The risk of getting attacked are very low, as stated on the Shark Facts Stats Page. But in the event that you do find yourself in this extreme situation, you will need to defend yourself. According to Andy Dehart, Discovery Channel's Shark Adviser, to scare a shark, you may want to do the following: 1. If the shark is coming at you head on, whack them old style. Punch them on top of their nose.