Archive for the 'Shark' Category

When you think of sharks - you think of the one in Jaws eating all the humans on the beach, right?

That apparently is far from the truth these days!

Almost 100 million sharks are killed each year, a huge number that makes it less likely every day for the shark population to recover!

Why are sharks being targeted you ask?

This is so so sad!!

Adam Strange, a 46-year-old filmmaker and father-of-one was killed when he was attacked by a Great White off the coast of New Zealand.

Auckland's Muriwai Beach is a popular tourist spot and was crowded on the day that a huge shark pulled Adam under water.

He was swimming in the ocean when a large shark suddenly attacked him.

Sharks are one of the most interesting animals in the world.

They're insanely interesting, as long as they are admired from a distance!

And we definitely mean more than an arm's length away!

Here is a top ten list of the most surprising facts about sharks:

"1. Sharks generally have about 45 to 50 teeth – but that’s just the “front row” teeth. They also have, on average, as many as seven replacement rows of teeth behind the front row, ready to move into place if a tooth is damaged or falls out. With all the action a shark’s mouth sees throughout its lifetime, an individual might go through as many as 30,000 teeth.

2. Even though we associate sharks with big, sharp chompers, some species barely need their teeth. Whale sharks and basking sharks, two of the largest species, are both filter feeders and have numerous, tiny teeth – a whale shark might have up to 300 rows of teeth .

3. While sharks don’t use sounds to communicate, they do rely on body language. If you’re snorkeling or diving, it’s good to be aware of the body language sharks use to communicate that they’re uneasy. Hunched backs, lowered pectoral fins, sharp movements (in zig-zag or back-and-forth patterns), and diving down to touch the bottom are all good indicators that a shark is feeling uncomfortable.

4. Some large sharks have dramatically longer lifespans than small sharks. For instance, whale sharks (which generally range from 18 to 32 feet/5.5 to 10 meters in length) can live up to 100 years, while the smooth dogfish (with an average length between 2 and 4 feet/0.6 and 1.2 meters) might only live for 16 years."

Want more sharktastic facts?

Of course you do!

Check out the rest of the list here… AFTER THE JUMP!!!

And now, in terrifying news…

Last year saw a record number of shark attacks!!

The LA Times reported that last year saw more shark attacks than usual.

It actually tied a record high from 2000 with 53 attacks happening!!

26 unprovoked attacks happened in Florida, with 10 in Hawaii, five in California and South Carolina and two in North Carolina.

Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Puerto Rico each had one shark attack of their own.

Only one of the attacks was fatal.

Check out the video (above) to hear why there were so many attacks last year!

Usually when a sea turtle loses a fin due to a shark attack - there's now a finless turtle in the world and that's the end of that.

But when Hu, a 25-year-old female loggerhead, was found by fisherman and sent to the Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, Japan - the researchers there were hellbent on getting this turtle a fin again!

They tried 27 times without success. But when they used two rubber fins, held together by a slip-over vest to prevent Hu from breaking free, they found a winner!!

Check out the inspirational story by clicking PLAY (above) !!!

Have you heard of the rumor that punching a shark in the nose will make it let go?

Well this guy WRESTLED a shark!!!

While we don't recommend either action, a British tourist kept beachgoers safe from a shark swimming a bit too close to the shore.

This old guy has got some SPUNK!!!! But just your average day at Bulcock Beach right???

LOLz!

We're tired of the same ol' lions, tigers and bears…

Luckily Tracy Morgan's house has snakes, sharks, and Michael Jackson gloves!

As we all get ready to say so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye to 30 Rock, the eccentric star of the show gave a tour of his Jersey home for Rolling Stone.

Tracy has a shark tank (that was featured on Tanked), snakes, a Michael Jackson glove in glass, and