Shark

February 4, 2025

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

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 species and the first colour disorder reported in

November 13, 2024

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

Marine Life

The marine ecosystem faces an unprecedented crisis as shark and ray populations have plummeted by more than half over the past five decades, according

IUCN: Over 390 Shark and Ray Species Threatened by Overfishing

Conservation·Marine Life

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

Representative Image: Photo Source: Inside the Magic( CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Canada·News

Canadian Tourist Loses Both Hands in Turks and Caicos Shark Attack

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 lost both hands on February 7 after she

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2025

Marine Life·News

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

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 marine incidents that marine experts say reflect changing

Govind Tekale

February 12, 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

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