Shark

You may think sharks are bloodthirsty killing machines but some, like the bonnethead shark, prefer to munch on seagrass. Scientists have identified the world’s first… Read More »Could A Shark Be A Vegetarian?

While we mostly operate on three meals a day, sharks can go days, weeks, months and sometimes more than a year without eating. Because sharks… Read More »How Often Do Large Sharks Eat?

Water passes over sensory cells within the skin folds. These cells pick up the scents in the water and then send signals to the shark’s… Read More »How Do Sharks Smell?

The concentration of an odor in water is measured in parts per million (one odor molecule for every million molecules of H2O). Sharks can smell… Read More »Can Sharks Smell You?

Here are what the real odds are for the USA based on the data below: Drowning and other beach-related fatalities 1 in 2 million Drowning… Read More »What Are The Odds Of Getting Attacked By A Shark At The Beach?

Shark attacks are most likely to occur in September. Although it’s commonly believed that sharks hunt during dusk and dawn, research indicates that the most… Read More »What Time Of Year Are Sharks Most Aggressive?

The Dead Sea is aptly named because it’s exceptionally salty. Only some particularly hardy microbes can tolerate its salinity – there isn’t even any seaweed!… Read More »Is There Anywhere With No Sharks?

Connecticut Waters There has only been one recorded shark attack in Connecticut. Connecticut has only had a single shark attack in its waters, making the… Read More »Which Beaches Have The Least Sharks?

Staying safe in a shark’s natural habitat Download the VicEmergency app. Swim between the flags at beaches that are patrolled by surf life savers. Avoid… Read More »How Do You Stay Safe From Sharks?

Phelps’ fastest speed in the water is around 6 mph and the top speed recorded by a great white shark is around 25 miles per… Read More »Can A Human Out Swim A Shark?