It is safe to say that most of us associate sharks with the most intriguing creatures on earth. Sharks are no doubt an integral part of healthy blue oceans, and they have been living here for a long; they are said to have existed even before the trees and the dinosaurs. Another thing that makes …
It is most likely that you have heard someone tell you about sharks jumping out of the water, and this often makes you curious to see and experience it yourself. While this reason alone is enough to raise the level of curiosity, seeing sharks is itself a mesmerizing experience, let alone shark diving tours and …
When looking at sharks swimming, it is common to wonder whether they can move in the opposite direction or not. Considering that sharks are the apex predators in the marine food chain, you may think that sharks are able to stop swimming abruptly and swim backward when necessary. However, the reality is different. In this …
Around 3000 to 5000 human babies are born with Down syndrome every single year. While it accounts for around 1 in every 1000 human births, you may wonder if it is the same with animals and fish. We often think of some diseases as entirely human disorders, but there are only some diseases that are …
All over the world, out of 500 species of sharks, there are just three species reported that are responsible for fatal attacks on humans, even being unprovoked. Did you know who they are? They are great white sharks, the tiger sharks and the core of this article – The Bull Shark! Not only human bull …
The brilliant red tail with jet black body makes red tail sharks an eye-catching fish in the firewater oceans.Their simplest but striking appearance makes them a centrepiece for large tropical aquariums. For many years they have been very popular among the aquarium community because of their aesthetical personality. However, the destiny of the red tail …
The animal kingdom is one which is full of different kinds of relationships, some are very remarkable whereas others are curious. If the relation between two species is beneficial for both of them, it is termed as symbiotic relation – sharks and fishes do share this type of relationship. As you already know that fishes …
You have seen mostly in the films or documentaries that sharks are often rendered as ruthless predators but the reality lies far away from it as sharks are the most productive hunters of the seas and ocean. As sharks are the top predators of the food chain and giant animals, they have a ravenous appetite …
If you have ever contemplated the most popular question asked about sharks “Do sharks have bones in their body?” then you are definitely not alone! No doubt sharks are the splendid creatures of the ocean and have been roaming in the ocean water for a long time. These elegant creatures are still misinterpreted by many …
Whale! Shark! Together – Whale shark, Horrifying! Despite their name whale sharks are not whales, they are 100% sharks and are named so because of their giant size, they often grow to a length of 40 feet, they filter feed and eat small fishes, planktons and krill. Relax! They are very calm and peaceful species. …