Shark

Representative Image. Clear and calm body of water with a sandy beach in the background. Photo Source - Kgbo (CC BY-SA 4.0)

February 23, 2025

Queensland’s Fourth Shark Attack in 2025: Moreton Island Incident

A shark attacked a 29-year-old man in the waters off Moreton Island on Saturday, adding to growing concerns about water safety in Brisbane’s coastal areas. The incident happened near the Tangalooma Wrecks,

Representative Image: Blacktip shark, Shark.

Australia·News

Queensland Teen Charlize Zmuda Killed in Shark Attack at Woorim Beach, Second Fatality in Two Months

A regular afternoon swim turned tragic when a shark attacked and killed 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda at Woorim Beach in Queensland. The attack happened close to shore, where swimming groups gather morning and afternoon. Charlize was captain of the Bribie Island

February 4, 2025

Canadian Tourist Loses Both Hands in Turks and Caicos Shark Attack

Canada·News

A peaceful beach day turned tragic when a shark attacked a Canadian tourist at Blue Hills beach in Turks and Caicos. The 55-year-old woman

Shark Attack in Bimini Bay Injures Two American Tourists, One Seriously

Marine Life·News

A Friday evening swim turned critical when a shark attacked two American tourists in Bimini Bay’s waters, marking the latest in a series of

Representative Image. Grey Shark Swimming in Blue Waters. Photo Source: Ben Phillips (Pexels)

Australia·News

Shark Attack at Gunyah Beach Leaves Woman, 59, in Critical Condition

A woman in her 50s is fighting for her life after a shark attack at Gunyah Beach near Bundeena in southern Sydney. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM on Friday, March 7,

Karmactive Staff

March 8, 2025

Representative Image. Smalltail Shark. Photo Source: SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble, NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC.

Conservation·Marine Life

Smalltail Shark Population Plummets 80% Amid U.S. Protection Delays and Legal Action

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to decide whether to protect smalltail sharks under the Endangered Species Act. These sharks, which inhabit the

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Australia·News

Fisherman Pulled Overboard by Mako Shark Near Newcastle

The search for experienced game fisherman Paul Barning continues after a freak accident during a fishing competition off the coast of Newcastle. The 58-year-old went missing on Sunday when he was pulled

Rahul Somvanshi

February 25, 2025

Swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada PhotoSource:City.and.Color(CC BY 2.0)

Australia·Marine Life

Baby Shark Born in All-Female Tank at Shreveport Aquarium Sparks Rare Reproductive Mystery

A baby swell shark named Yoko has appeared at Louisiana’s Shreveport Aquarium under extraordinary circumstances – there hasn’t been a male shark in the tank for over three years. This January birth

Karmactive Staff

February 8, 2025

Representative image, Three sharks swim in deep blue water. Photo Source: Pixabay.

Australia·News

Sydney’s Shark Surge: Over 20 Sightings in 2025 Amid Rising Sea Temperatures

Sydney’s beaches set a new normal: sharks are staying longer each year as the water gets warmer. Warming of the water binds more minerals, which is attracting many small fish along with

Karmactive Staff

February 6, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Thresher Shark Found Dead on UK Beach; Second Incident Raises Alarm

A rare endangered shark was found dead on a British beach, prompting concerns about the safety of marine wildlife. The discovery has led experts to call for better protection of these ocean

Rahul Somvanshi

January 8, 2025

Representative Image. Sharks and a sting ray at the Coney Island aquarium. Photo Credits: Eden, Jaine and Jim (CC BY 2.0)

Conservation·Marine Life

IUCN: Over 390 Shark and Ray Species Threatened by Overfishing

In an alarming development for marine conservation, one-third of shark, ray, and chimaera species now face extinction, according to a comprehensive report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The

Govind Tekale

January 1, 2025

New shark species discovery for the Cayman Islands

Discovery·Marine Life·News

First Live Footage: Roughskin Dogfish Shark Filmed at 1,054 Meters Depth in Caribbean

In a remote corner of the Caribbean Sea, at depths where sunlight barely penetrates, scientists have recorded the first-ever live footage of the roughskin dogfish shark (Centroscymnus owstonii). The discovery occurred off

Govind Tekale

December 31, 2024

Representative Image. Shark and Sting Ray. Photo Source: avasquez (CC BY 4.0)

Marine Life

Shark And Ray Populations Plunge 50% Since 1970: Is Overfishing Pushing Marine Ecosystems to Collapse?

The marine ecosystem faces an unprecedented crisis as shark and ray populations have plummeted by more than half over the past five decades, according to a global study published in Science. The

Karmactive Staff

December 14, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·News

Ghost Shark with Rare Leucism Found Near Albania: First-Ever Pigment Disorder Documented in Angular Roughshark Uncovers Deep-Sea Genetic Anomalies and Predator Survival Challenges

Let’s talk about deep sea genetic quirks! An angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina) rocking a ghostly white phenotype was caught near Albania’s coast. “This represents the first documented case of leucism in this

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024