The sun has just arisen behind us to the east, lighting up the steep, reddish…
Browsing: Sharks
A Different Way to Travel We have a passion for exploration, for discovering and visiting…
I’m a Canadian-born photographer who spends her time between homes in Toronto, Canada, and Cape Town, South Africa.
Car and coach mechanic Terry Cole, 58, from Northampton is looking forward to jetting off…
It’s been over a decade since award-winning filmmaker Rob Stewart first debuted Sharkwater (2007) to international audiences,…
Sharks are depending on us to stand up for their protection, don’t let them down.
Heading to Barefoot Kuata in the Yasawas in Fiji was terribly exciting. We had heard…
Called the best shark dive in the World, this little dive shop in Pacific Harbour…
Rob Stewart’s parents, Sandy and Brian are very pleased their son’s film “Sharkwater Extinction” had…
Sharkwater: Extinction (2018). This is the late Rob Stewart’s third film. Stewart’s mission was to save the sharks and oceans before it’s too late, and exposes this multi-billion dollar industry which exists in West Africa, Spain, Panama, Costa Rico, France and even our own backyard. This film dives into the often violent underworld of the pirate fishing trade.
Sharkwater: Extinction (2018). This is the late Rob Stewart’s third film. Stewart’s mission was to…
Shark Angels, a U.S. based non-profit, is thrilled to launch their World Ocean’s Day online…
Deep in the jungles of Papua, Indonesia lays a large bay – Cenderawasih Bay. Cenderawasih…
Great white sharks are an apex predator, sitting at the top of the food chain…
In 98 years there have been 10 shark attacks in water bordering Costa Rica. Six…
The memory of late film maker Rob Stewart, whose under-water work illustrates sharks in a positive light, has been honoured by his peers.
More than 70,000,000 sharks are hunted and killed every year. They can not stand up…
Everyone’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night event this summer. The exclusive event features one of the best episodes from “Shark Week 2016,” along with a special episode of “Shark Week 2017” ahead of its television debut on Discovery Channel.
Everyone’s favorite week of television, “Shark Week,” makes waves in movie theaters nationwide for a one-night…
Jaws has ingrained the image of a sharks many rows of teeth, gnashing and slashing…
On Tuesday in the Senate Chamber, Senator Michael L. MacDonald spoke at Second Reading of Bill S-238, the Ban on Shark Fin Importation Act, which he introduced in April.
Senator MacDonald speaks at Second Reading of Bill S-238, The Ban on Shark Fin Importation…
With a growing media focus on the plight of our oceans, it is easier than ever to learn about marine conservation issues and get involved. There are many dedicated organizations out there, from worldwide charities to smaller, community-based initiatives. No matter what your preference or ability, there is a way to pitch in and help. Here are our picks for five top shark charities that working to preserve our oceans.
With a growing media focus on the plight of our oceans, it is easier than…
Last October footage of a White shark breaching into a dive operators cage went viral…
Well fantastic. Another ridiculous movie that will only perpetuate an unfounded fear of sharks, and give fuel to those that see no problem with the killing of millions of sharks on a regular basis.
Well fantastic. Another ridiculous movie that will only perpetuate an unfounded fear of sharks, and…
With a new species of shark (the Crocodile shark) being washed up on a UK…
They are my favourite thing to see in the water. If you’re coming from Part 2: Interview with a Shark Attack Survivor, you might ask why sharks are my favourite given the damage one inflicted to my friend Diego. My answer is because sharks are not the monsters people think they are. Check out Part 1: Dive With Sharks…It’s the Safest Thing You’ll Do All Day, where you’ll see that man’s other best friend, dogs, are more likely to kill you than sharks.
China’s largest airline, China Southern, has banned the carriage of shark fin on all its…
The Samoa and Tonga Sevens teams have been raising awareness for shark conservation with the Hong Kong Shark Foundation (HKSF), Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) and Tuen Mun Sharks Mini rugby club. They joined forces to share the plight of sharks during the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in April 2017.
The Samoa and Tonga Sevens teams have been raising awareness for shark conservation with the…
When asked what they are afraid of when they get in the ocean, many people will say sharks. When asked what they would most like to see in the ocean, those who have been in the water with sharks will likely say sharks. So why the disparity?
We interviewed our director of research, Dr Enrico Gennari, to discuss white sharks, shark conservation and shark research.
New Zealander Freeman White has created a stunning shark mural as a tribute to the late Rob Stewart. The mural was created as part of the Seawalls: Artists for Oceans festival in Napier during 20th – 25th March 2017 and is one of twenty large-scale murals around the city.
New Zealander Freeman White has created a stunning shark mural as a tribute to the…
I am a surfer……and I love sharks.
For many these two passions would seem controversial and at odds, but as a shark conservationist and a surfer; for me these two things are inseparable.
I am a surfer……and I love sharks. For many these two passions would seem controversial…
A private member’s bill that would ban the importation of shark fins to Canada is being presented again by Coquitlam British Columbia MP Fin Donnelly. Private member’s bills are rarely adopted but advocates for the legislation are encouraged by the fact that an attempt in 2013 failed passing second reading by just five votes. Donnelly is an advocate for oceans.
A private member’s bill that would ban the importation of shark fins to Canada is…
Documentary about Tanjung Luar Fish Market, East Lombok, Indonesia The Problem Sharks are a vital…
Pro Dive International, one of the Caribbean’s most renowned PADI 5 Star Dive Resorts and leading Career Development Centers are thrilled to announce their third SHARKSCHOOL RIVIERA MAYA – a CHRISTMAS EDITION, to be held at the ALLEGRO PLAYACAR/ ROYAL HIDEAWAY’s five star dive training facilities, from December 18-24, 2017.
Paul von Blerk specializes in electronic shark repellents with the Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence. He’s worked with the Shark’s Board for 34 years, and for the last couple of decades, he’s dedicated his life to creating and testing an alternative, eco-friendly system that keeps both bathers and sharks safe. Throughout April, Oceans Research assisted Paul in testing an electronic device on our Mossel Bay white sharks, with incredible results.
Dr Ryan Kempster is a shark biologist and founder of the non-profit organisation Support Our Sharks (SOS). He obtained his B.Sc. (2005) and M.Sc. (2007) in marine biology in the UK, and went on to complete a Ph.D. at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in the sensory biology of sharks. Dr Kempster recently spent a month with Oceans Research working on his shark deterrent project.
Having done most of her diving in warm-winter climates such as the Caribbean, one would think Charlene Suchy would be hesitant to dive under an Ontario lake’s ice during a Canadian winter. Think again.