Aug 05 2011

Invisible Shark Shield Put to the Test

Tag: Animals,Fear,Predators,Sharks,Technology,Water SportsAlyssa Danigelis @ 1:18 pm
A nonlethal electronic shark-deterrent will be used for an attempt at a record-breaking swim through shark-filled waters.

Aug 05 2011

Invisible Shark Shield Put to the Test

Tag: Animals,Fear,Predators,Sharks,Technology,Water SportsAlyssa Danigelis @ 1:18 pm
A nonlethal electronic shark-deterrent will be used for an attempt at a record-breaking swim through shark-filled waters.

Aug 03 2011

Glowing Shark Wears Cloak of Invisibility

Tag: Oceans,Predators,Sharks,The Natural WorldJennifer Viegas @ 8:35 pm
The splendid lantern shark glows in the dark to create a cloak of invisibility to protect itself from predators.

Aug 02 2011

What’s Behind This Summer’s Shark Encounters?

Encounters between humans and sharks are common this summer, but it's unclear which species is becoming more brazen.

Aug 01 2011

Turning the tables: Attack Survivors Help Sharks

Summer is anniversary time for many shark attack survivors, including Discovery News guest commentator Debbie Salamone.

Aug 01 2011

Up Close and Personal With Elusive Shark

Tag: Animal Behavior,Animals,Fish,Marine Life,Oceans,Photography,Sharks,VideoJennifer Viegas @ 11:24 am
Underwater photographer Francis Perez captured detailed images of the rarely seen enigmatic smalltooth sandtiger shark.

Jul 28 2011

Close Shark Encounters

Tag: Sharks,Water SportsEmily Sohn @ 3:10 pm
Two recent close encounters with sharks offer a great sense of how massive these animals are.

Jul 22 2011

Tiger Sharks May Yo-Yo Dive for Food

Tag: Animal Behavior,SharksMarianne English @ 2:11 pm
The unique up and down motion of the sharks allows them to access prey at different depths.

Jul 18 2011

Jaws Redux: Great Whites Gathering in Vineyard

Tag: Animals,Great White Sharks,Sharks,The Natural WorldJennifer Viegas @ 11:00 am
The sharks are attracted to an abundant gray seal population.

Jul 14 2011

Top Predators Preserve Ecosystems

Tag: Animals,Bears,Fish,Food Chain,Lion,Predators,Sea Otters,Sharks,Whales,WolvesJessica Marshall @ 6:00 pm
The dwindling of the world's lions, wolves, sharks and other large animals isn't just sad, it's having far-reaching effects on ecosystems.

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