Scientists have discovered sharks that live in one of the most active underwater volcanoes in the ocean. The sharks seem to adapt well to their strange house, although researchers can not determine why they prefer the area. One theory suggests that prey fish are plentiful there, making for easy hunting. …
Read More »Virus-silent oceans open window for Shark Week researchers
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay put, but it gave sharks a travel pass and scientists a rare opportunity. Ocean spots removed from fishing boats and other intrusions by quarantines of COVID-19 saw increased and even unusual behavior of marine life – and Discovery Channel’s …
Read More »Long Island, Maine Police Watch Sharks After Deadly Attack
Police have deployed helicopters and boats to track sharks off the coasts of Long Island and Maine after a New York City woman was fatally attacked by a large target this week, and several other sightings surprised beach lovers. . Policemen were dispatched Wednesday to watch the mess halls of …
Read More »Maine tells swimmers to stay in shallow water after deadly shark attack | United States News
The state of Maine has restricted swimmers and increased the number of beach watchers after a great white shark killed a 63-year-old woman who was swimming offshore this week. State officials temporarily limited waist-high swimming in 10 beach state parks until further notice, as sharks generally avoid shallow water. They …
Read More »Maine shark attack may have been affected by 1970 federal law
According to experts cited in a new report, a federal law of the 1970s that led to a booming seal population is likely responsible for the fatal Great White Shark attack in Maine. The seal population along the northeast coast has thrived since the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection …
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