Shark species

The tail of a mosasaur was like a shark's, except inverted. Why this opposite caudal fin design? Did their fin lobes help them when coming up for air?

Sharks really are colour blind, a new molecular study by Australian scientists has confirmed.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 on Instagram: "The nurse shark is one of the most commonly observed sharks on coral and rocky reefs of the eastern Pacific Ocean and the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean. Given that nurse sharks give live birth and that individuals (even juveniles) have relatively small home ranges, it is surprising that all individuals across this large, tropical to warm temperate distribution are the same species. An extensive genetic study of the nurse shark…

harks are long-living formidable predators that rule the ocean. But have you ever wondered, how long do sharks live? Well, that all depends on their species. Most shark species live for about 20-30 years. Still, some can live significantly longer than that. Take a look at 12 of the most popular and longest-lived species of sharks in the ocean today. We’ll also explore where sharks live, and how long they can survive without food. Keep reading for more!

When you think of the ocean, do you think of sand or sharks? If you’re like many people, you probably think of both, but worry more about the sharks than the sand. It’s fairly common;…

Facts about the Basking shark - Cetorhinus maximus from the Shark Research Institute (SRI). SRI conducts and sponsors rigorous, peer-reviewed field research about sharks and uses science-based information to educate and advocate for shark conservation policies and protections by the world’s governing bodies, including CITES.

Check out these incredible images of some of our favorite sharks - Leopard, Great White, Hammerhead, Lemon, Mako, and Nurse!

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