Wildlife

Shark News | Shark Attacks Dropped Worldwide in 2018

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Only 66 unprovoked shark attacks were documented in 2018, significantly lower than the five-year average. The 66 unprovoked attacks represent half of the 130 total recorded incidents, the remaining include attacks that were provoked by humans.

Shark Week | Are Pufferfish Predators Or Prey?

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Pufferfish blow up when they sense a predator nearby, releasing spikes that contain tetrodotoxin, which is lethal to humans.

Saving Hawaii's Green Sea Turtles

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Learn how some of Hawaii's tourism operators, hotel and scientists are using the visitors as an opportunity to help with the turtle revival.

Sharks: the Deadliest Animal?

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Sharks hardly live up to their killer reputation. Bees, mosquitoes and even cows are far deadlier!

Shark News | The Great Whites of Seal Island are Moving Out

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The waters around Seal Island, South Africa became famous for its impressive acrobatic great whites. White sharks routinely breached the surface using their highly-specialized seal hunting technique until 2015 when sightings dropped significantly.

Shark News | The Great Whites Of Seal Island Are Moving Out

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The waters around Seal Island, South Africa, became famous for its impressive acrobatic great whites. White sharks routinely breached the surface using their highly-specialized seal hunting technique until 2015 when sightings dropped significantly.

Shark Week Tattoos

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From great whites to hammerheads, check out some of our fans' most fin-tastic Shark Week-themed tattoos.

A Hammerhead's Metal Detector

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A hammerhead shark's T-shaped head detects electric currents like those created by stingrays hiding on the ocean floor.

5 Ways Sharks Make Your Life Better

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Studying sharks has led to design breakthroughs and scientific advances, from faster boats to more accurate weather forecasts.

5 Fintastic Shark Superpowers

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Sharks possess impressive superpowers, including long-distance navigation, ninja-like stealth and the ability to help restore marine life.

The Megalodon Was Huge

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Paleontologists speculate on the exact size of the prehistoric megalodon, the king of all sharks.

Five Things About Shark Sex

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Multiple organs and aggressive biting may be normal behavior for mating sharks, but at least there's no brutal online dating.

Sharks in a Hurricane

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Sharks have a built-in warning system that helps them detect approaching hurricanes and know when to quickly get out of dodge.

Megalodon Fact and Fiction

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We separate fact from fiction about this prehistoric predator who roamed the oceans over 15.9 million years ago.

Great White: Heavyweight Champ

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The powerhouse great white shark, undisputed champion of the ocean, unleashes a variety of strategies to kill their prey.

Toothless Sharks

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While most sharks have razor-sharp teeth, the megamouth, basking and whale shark are filter feeders that prey on plankton.

Great White Pups In New York

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Researchers discover a large number of baby great white sharks living and feeding off the coast of Long Island, New York, near the town of Montauk.

Fans of Shark Week

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From ferociously tasty treats to adorable DIY pet costumes, these enthusiastic Shark Week fans have found some truly creative ways to celebrate.