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Behind the Science: Using DNA to Identify Shark Fins in Malaysian Markets
Author: Natasha Hynes FULL ARTICLE Sharks face a number of threats with one of those being shark finning. Shark fins are highly valuable...
Sharks4Kids
Aug 27, 20223 min read
Behind the Science: Shark Sounds
Author: Natasha Hynes FULL ARTICLE "The fact that these common stingrays have only just been discovered to make sound goes to show how...
Sharks4Kids
Aug 27, 20222 min read
Tidal Wave Festival
We had a JAWsome time at Tidal Wave Festival in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We joined the ROCK THE OCEAN Conservation Village for this 3...
Sharks4Kids
Aug 18, 20221 min read
When life gives you Lemons - Introducing Project Lemon Aid
Recently the team from Sharks4kids joined forces with the Big Blue Collective, TCIFF and the Edward Gartland Youth Center to head out on...
Sharks4Kids
Aug 10, 20223 min read
August Elasmobranch of the Month: Copper Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Copper Shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus) Key Features/Appearance Copper sharks, also known as bronze whaler and...
Sharks4Kids
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Meet FIN Tastic Allstar Gracelyn
Hello, my name is Gracelyn, and I am a shark explorer myself! Ever since I was 4 years old I have been fascinated with sharks since then...
Sharks4Kids
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Behind the Science: Egg-eating Baby Sharks: Oophagy
Author: Natasha Hynes FULL ARTICLE Sharks that give birth to live shark pups (this is called viviparity) do so through three main modes....
Sharks4Kids
Jun 24, 20223 min read
June Elasmobranch of the Month: Spined Pygmy Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Spined Pygmy Shark (Squaliolus laticaudus) Key Features/Appearance The Spined Pygmy Shark is a very small fish. The...
Sharks4Kids
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Meet Marine Microbiologist and Author Dr. Jeanette Davis ( Dr. Ocean)
A dynamic author, research scientist, and diversity advocate, Dr. Jeanette Davis (also known as Dr. Ocean) has left her mark far beyond...
Sharks4Kids
Jun 6, 20224 min read
May Elasmobranch of the Month Ninja Lanternshark
Author: Linda Weiss Ninja Lanternshark (Etmopterus benchleyi) Key Features/Appearance The ninja lanternshark is a small species with...
Sharks4Kids
May 27, 20222 min read
Notes from the Field: Port Jackson Sharks and Southern Eagle Rays
Author: Chloe Roberts Chloe is currently a PhD candidate, Southern Shark Ecology Group at Flinders University Follow Chloe on TWITTER to...
Sharks4Kids
May 5, 20222 min read
Behind the Science: Citizen Scientists Help Determine the Distribution of Freshwater Whiprays
Author: Natasha Hynes JOURNAL ARTICLE The giant freshwater whipray (Urogymnus polylepis) is a threatened ray species that can live in...
Sharks4Kids
May 5, 20222 min read
Threats to Sharks
Author: Hunter Wortmann Threats to Sharks To learn more check out our THREATS PAGE Why are sharks in danger? Sadly, we must look at our...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 29, 20223 min read
Meet Sharks4Kids Ambassador Barbara Mattiace
We are excited to welcome Barbara to our ambassador team! She has been doing virtual lessons and events! Learn more about Barbara below!...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 29, 20224 min read
April Elasmobranch of the Month: Kitefin Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Kitefin Shark (Dalatias licha) Key Features/Appearance The kitefin shark is a relatively small species averaging...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Behind the Science: Elasmobranch Movement and Climate change
Author Natasha Hynes FULL JOURNAL ARTICLE Climate change has many effects on the planet, from extreme temperatures to rising sea levels...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 9, 20223 min read
March Elasmobranch of the Month: Common (Longnose) Sawshark
Common (Longnose) Sawshark (Pristiophorus cirratus) WATCH OUR WEBINAR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZING SPECIES Key Features/Appearance...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 19, 20222 min read
Why Sharks are Important to Ocean Ecosystems
Author: Hunter Wortmann The oceans would not be the same without sharks. The plethora of species that exists would not be possible...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 19, 20223 min read
Meet Sharks4Kids Ambassador Stephanie Huynh
Stef is a physical therapist by day and a shark enthusiast the rest of the time. She has learned everything she knows about sharks...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 14, 20222 min read
10 Facts We Bet You Didn't Know About Sharks
Author: Marissa DeBonis 1. There are sharks in waters all around the globe From the frigid arctic waters, to the depths of the sea,...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 14, 20224 min read
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