SHARK WEEK: Blacktip shark snapped in photo of surfer off New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Shark found in Australian pool, Indian fishermen net 10-ton whale shark; ‘It is not edible’, Shark sighting stirs media attention around world, New England Aquarium unveils new shark exhibit, Great white shark washes up on Nantucket, Activists launch Monster bid to stop shark hunt, Giant tiger shark captured, Shark bites swimmer near Charleston, Why do bonnethead sharks have bonnet heads?, Giant tiger shark captured, “Southern California beachgoers might be interested to know that a third juvenile white shark has been placed in a pen off Malibu and may soon be judged fit for travel to Monterey Bay Aquarium. The previous two were released after scientists determined they were not suitable for captivity.”, Basking sharks go wide and deep, Shark bites another person off Isle of Palms, Shark attacks: Low fatality rates still equal high anxiety: Common shark myths debunked, so you don’t have to worry (though we know you will), Sharks ‘functionally extinct’ in Mediterranean: Sharks are now “functionally extinct” in the waters in the Mediterranean Sea, a historical study has shown, ‘Jaws’ returns to stalk Martha’s Vineyard
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Sharks have always struck most people with fear but they are actually quite fascinating and some species are harmless. Nationalgeographic.com has everything you need to know about these captivating creatures. Check it out.
LEARN: How to survive a shark attack at: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/survival-guide/shark.html
WATCH THE CRITTERCAM: See how bull sharks hunt when they are attached to a camera:
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/fish-animals/sharks-and-rays/shark_bull.html
VIEW A STUNNING PHOTO GALLERY: of great white sharks:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/photos/great-white-sharks.html
Print out shark facts and photos for every species at Nationalgeographic.com!
I just returned from a dive trip where we spent a bit of time in the water feeding and photographing the sharks. It was a great deal of fun. I’ve heard that more people are killed by soda machines every year than by sharks. Same for falling coconuts. Not suggesting you grab a hold of the first shark you see, nor am I suggesting you tip a soda machine because it ate your dollar….
I have some photos on my blog and will be adding more in the coming days.