Footage of a large deep sea shark has once again opened up the debate of whether the enormous prehistoric Megalodon shark is still alive in the deep ocean. The video shows what some have said appears to be a Common Sleeper Shark, deep sea scavengers and predators that can grow to an impressive 7 metres … Read more
Daddy shark doo doo doo doo? Researchers were flabbergasted after picking up what appeared to be a massive 50-foot “Megalodon” on sea scanners underneath their boat. An Instagram post detailing the alleged “discovery” is currently making waves amid the shark scourge plaguing US waters. “On a recent shark research trip, we were all amused to … Read more
With Meg 2: The Trench currently showing in cinemas – its eponymous star looking unhelpfully like an oversized great white shark – megalodons are having another pop cultural moment. Cinema-goers may, justifiably, have questions about the accuracy of this latest representation of these prehistoric creatures. The good news is that Tim and Emma Flannery have … Read more
Sharks have a heightened sense of smell, but they do not specifically seek out human blood. While they may investigate a potential food source, the presence of human blood alone is not enough to trigger a feeding frenzy. It is important to note that most shark attacks on humans are a case of mistaken identity, … Read more
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — A shark was found strung above a Ponte Vedra High School staircase early Thursday morning and now Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are investigating. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating as well. A St. Johns County Schools representative said up to five Ponte Vedra High students are … Read more
Shark whales and blue whales are popular oceanic animals. Let us conduct a comparative analysis on them. Shark whales are touted as the largest species of the fish family whereas blue whales are the largest living animals on Earth. While shark whales are stouter, blue whales have a leaner appearance. Besides, shark whales have a … Read more
Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, is famous for its gigantic, human-hand-sized teeth. However, there is little fossil evidence of its whole body. International researchers in collaboration with the University of Zurich used an exceptionally preserved specimen to create a 3D computer model of its full body. According to their results, the megalodon could … Read more
The reconstructed megadolon was 16 metres long and weighed over 61 tonnes (Credit: J.J. Giraldo) In a new 3D modelling study published this week in Science Advances, we show that the giant extinct shark, Otodus megalodon, was a true globetrotting super-predator. It was capable of covering vast distances in short order, and could eat the … Read more