sharks
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Study may rewrite what we know about megalodon
The megalodon has long been imagined as an enormous great white shark, but new research suggests that perception is all wrong.
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Sharks are under serious threat, but these bans may help
New research highlights the importance of monitoring shark populations and combining different strategies for managing their numbers.
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Shark skin inspiration could lead to better sonar arrays
A textured surface that mimics shark skin could make underwater instruments more effective and environmentally friendly.
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Unprovoked shark attacks and fatalities went up a bit in 2023
There were 69 unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, 10 of which were fatal. That's within the normal range, "though the fatalities are a bit unnerving..."
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How can humans save threatened sharks?
"There is a path forward to avoid a global extinction crisis for sharks, but the time to act is now."
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How hammerhead sharks grow their hammers
New research offers an unprecedented look at one of the strangest animals in the ocean, the hammerhead shark.
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3 factors threaten swimming as New England swelters
Sharks, bacteria, and pool closures combine to threaten swimming. Fun is at stake, say experts, but also public health.
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Fewer sharks worldwide may explain drop in attacks
The number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide decreased last year. A global decline of shark populations may explain why.
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Machine learning maps risk to sharks from fishing lines
Getting tangled in lines meant for other fish can endanger sharks. Machine learning is helping map where they face the most risk.
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Fewer people blame sharks for bites after watching positive videos
After watching positive videos about sharks, fewer people blamed them for bites and more approved of nonlethal response strategies.
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How sharks live and move in the ocean’s vertical world
Researchers have compiled the largest set of data showing how 38 species of sharks, rays, and skates move vertically in oceans around the world.
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Megalodon could fit a modern orca in its stomach
The megalodon was an even more fearsome predator than previously thought, able to take down prey the size of modern orcas.