Silky sharks are long & slender, known for their very shiny, smooth skin. While beautiful creatures, these animals are often put in danger because they get hunted for the shark fin trade.
Category: Species in Focus
Species in Focus: Spotted Catshark
The spotted catshark is a small, coastal shark species and gets its name from the small, black spots covering its gray-brownish body. Learn more about this shark species.
Species in Focus: Epaulette Shark
Named after the large spots found behind each pectoral fin that resemble military epaulettes, the Epaulette shark uses its fins to “walk” along the ocean floor.
Species in Focus: Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
Scalloped hammerheads have a uniquely shaped cephalofoil that resembles the shell of a scallop. Their large complex brain is the source of their social intelligence, intricate migrations, and athletic capture of prey.
Species in Focus: Nurse Shark
The nurse shark is a slow-moving bottom dwelling shark and is known for being a calm, docile species and not aggressive towards humans. Nurse sharks are one of the most popular shark species to swim with, they have minimal energy, and love to cuddle up with other nurse sharks!
Species in Focus: Leopard Shark
The Leopard Shark is common in very shallow water and their keen sense of electroreception helps them find prey in low visibility, which is then pulled into the mouth by a rapid, muscular suction.
Species In Focus: Bigeye Thresher Shark
The Bigeye Thresher shark is known for its unique appearance, with an extremely large caudal fin roughly half the length of its entire body, and its very large eyes.
Species in Focus: Basking Shark’s Good Side
Did you know that Basking sharks breach? And when they do they breach to one side? Do you know why? Learn more about the second largest fish in the world.
Species in Focus: How Long Do Greenland Sharks Live?
Greenland sharks swim slowly, grow slowly and reach maturity slowly – and they live anywhere from 270 to 500 years, making them the longest-living vertebrate on the planet.
Species in Focus: How Can Mako Sharks Swim So Fast?
With a stream-lined and a relatively slender body, a pointed snout, crescent-shaped tail and long slender teeth – shortfin mako sharks are the fastest sharks in the world!
Species in Focus: Snappy Jaws of the Goblin Shark
Goblin sharks are incredibly interesting but incredibly hard to study due to their deep-sea lifestyle. In 2008, however, divers were able to video these sharks to understand how they use their strange jaw.
Species in Focus: Great White Shark – Sharksafe Barriers
Can magnets replace shark nets? What did these shark scientists learn?
Species in Focus: Whale Shark Wonders
Although it’s the biggest fish in the sea, the whale shark displays a docile temperament, making it an object of fascination and admiration for those fortunate enough to encounter it.
Species in Focus: Blue Sharks & Their Plastic Diet
Blue sharks are one of the most common shark species in the world. With their slender, sleek bodies and distinct blue coloration, these stunning fish are a fascinating sight.
Species In Focus: Oceanic Whitetip Shark
What do you know about the Oceanic Whitetip Shark? Learn more about when they hunt, why they are targeted for shark fins, and just how big the largest Oceanic Whitetip is.
Species In Focus: Porbeagle Moms
Say the word “shark” and most people think of mindless monsters, cruising the waters looking for unsuspecting prey. You certainly don’t think of them as mothers.
Species In Focus: Tiger Sharks of the Bahamas
Does tourism alter tiger sharks behavoir in any way?
Species In Focus: Great White Sharks of False Bay
Sure they’re the GREATEST predator in sea. But how much do you really know about the great white shark? This Monthly Chomp focuses on the great white sharks of False Bay South Africa.
Species In Focus: Whale Sharks
Why was there so many whale sharks in this one area scientists wanted to know. Why was there so many whale sharks in this one area scientists wanted to know.