The cookiecutter shark is a small, cigar-shaped, deep-water shark possessing a strong jaw. However, what makes this sharks unique and distinguishes it from its close relatives is the way this jaw is used.
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After Bites – Blue Shark Quiz
How well do you know the Blue Shark? Take the 10 question quiz and find out.
Species in Focus – Blue Shark
One of the most easily recognizable sharks due to its distinct blue color and large pectoral fins, the blue shark is a favorite among photographers and shark enthusiasts..
After Bites – Ghost Shark Quiz
How well do you know the Ghost Shark? Take the 10 question quiz and find out.
Species in Focus – Ghost Shark
The Ghost shark, also known as Chimeras, are not actually sharks despite their name! The Ghost shark is a unique fish species closest related to sharks and rays.
After Bites – Silky Shark Quiz
Test your new found knowledge about the silky shark with this 10 question quiz.
How Does Shark Finning Affect Shark Fishing?
Unfortunately, the imposed legislation on shark finning does not diminish the number of sharks targeted by shark fishing.
Species in Focus: Silky Shark
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.
Do All Sharks Mate the Same Way?
Regardless of their size or habitat. In this Monthly Chomp, we compare 3 different shark species: Small-Spotted Catshark, Oceanic Whitetip Shark and the Whale Shark. Do their behaviors change?
After Bites – Catshark Quiz
Test your knowledge and take the 10 question catshark quiz. Never heard of this shark before? No problem, read our July Monthly Chomp edition and learn all about the catshark.
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.
After Bites – Scalloped Hammerhead Quiz
This monthly shark quiz will test your shark smarts! Can you answer 10 questions about the Scalloped Hammerhead shark? Need to study up? Read our monthly chomp shark newsletter.
Shark Angels 2024 World Oceans Day Online SCUBA Auction
Shark Angels online auction features some unbelievable dive expeditions around the globe! Items are up for bid until June 9 2024. Proceeds fund shark conservation.
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.
After Bites – Nurse Shark Quiz
This is our new monthly shark quiz series called After Bites which will test your knowledge with 10 questions about what you read in the previous Monthly Chomp. Read this…
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!
After Bites – Bigeye Thresher Shark Quiz
Test your knowledge about the Bigeye Thresher Shark with a 10 question Shark Quiz.
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.
Name That Shark By Its Teeth
How well do you know your sharks and their teeth? Take this quiz and find out if you can name a shark by looking at its teeth.