Why killer whales attack white shark
For the first time, DNA evidence has confirmed killer whales in Australia hunted a white shark for its liver. Based on DNA analysis from the bite […]
A good eye for sizing up sharks
Scientists familiar with shark ecology and behaviour are also expert in visually estimating shark size, according to new research published by The Royal Society. The study […]
Sink or swim? White sharks do both
Efficient hunting techniques give white sharks the edge in the wild. New research has surprisingly found that this top marine predator actually swims at low speeds […]
Shark tourism a ‘hook’ for conservation
Cage diving with an apex predator such as a white shark is a high adrenaline experience, but it can also change participants’ views on shark conservation […]
Giant sharks once lurked in the deep
Contrary to sensationalised popular reports, the giant Megalodon (“big tooth”) shark – which grew to 17 metres – is extinct.