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April Elasmobranch of the Month: Silky Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Silky Shark Carcharhinus falciformis Key Features/Appearance Silky sharks are a relatively large species, with...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 13, 20212 min read
Meet Artist and Creator of Sharking Daily Rosaly van Dansik
1. What is your favorite shark and why?he person behind Sharking Daily. I am originally from the Netherlands and I live in Bonaire - one...
Sharks4Kids
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Meet Artist and Creator of Fresh n' Salty Mateusz Pospiech
Fascinated with marine life, we are shining a light on unbelievable animal abilities and ocean phenomena - because no matter how right...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 31, 20212 min read
Meet Shark Eco Tour Owner & Photographer Ryan Walton
Author: Barbara Mattiace Shark conservationist, Professional underwater photographer/videographer, Dive instructor, Shark eco-tourism...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 31, 20215 min read
March Elasmobranch of the Month: Silvertip Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Silvertip Shark Carcharhinus albimarginatus Key Features/Appearance Silvertip sharks are a relatively large species,...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Meet Marine Scientist Rose Santana
Rose Santana was born in Dominican Republic and moved to Germany. As a child she would always go out to sea with her grandfather who was...
Sharks4Kids
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Kids Can Save Sharks: Marlene Age 6
Marlene is only 6 years old, but she is making a big impact for sharks! She organized a shark presentation for her class and raised money...
Sharks4Kids
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Meet CDR & Underwater Explorer Joseph Dituri Ph.D.
CDR Joseph Dituri enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1985. He has served continuously on active service upon various ships and shore stations...
Sharks4Kids
Feb 18, 20213 min read
February Elasmobranch of the Month: Bonnethead Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo) Key Features/Appearance The Bonnethead shark reaches a maximum length of 1.2 m (4 feet),...
Sharks4Kids
Feb 15, 20213 min read
January 2021 Elasmobranch of the Month: Southern Stingray
Author: Linda Weiss Southern Stingray Dasyatis americana Key Features/Appearance Southern stingrays are deep, olive-green to dark brown...
Sharks4Kids
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Meet "Shark Man" Andre Hartman
Author: Lalo Saidy I have always been fascinated by sharks since I was a kid, from collecting shark books to watching every shark...
Sharks4Kids
Jan 6, 20215 min read
Sharks4Kids Ambassador Michaela Palmer
We are thrilled to welcome Michaela to our ambassador team! She has been assisting us with outreach events and creating new learning...
Sharks4Kids
Dec 10, 20202 min read
December Elasmobranch of the Month: Tasselled Wobbegong Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Tasselled Wobbegong Eucrossorhinus dasypogon Key Features/Appearance The Tasselled Webbegong shark belongs to the...
Sharks4Kids
Dec 10, 20202 min read
November Elasmobranch of the Month: Atlantic Sharknose Shark
Author Linda Weiss Atlantic Sharpnose Rhizoprionodon terraenovae Key Features/Appearance Atlantic sharpnose sharks are a small species,...
Sharks4Kids
Nov 16, 20202 min read
My Science Hero: Eugenie “The Shark Lady” Clark, American Ichtyologist
Her academic career was not without struggle, she got rejected from Columbia Graduate School because they were worried that, as a woman,...
Sharks4Kids
Oct 10, 20203 min read
October Elasmobranch of the Month: Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Author: Linda Weiss Oceanic Whitetip (Carcharhinus longimanus) Key Features/Appearance As their name implies, Oceanic Whitetip sharks’...
Sharks4Kids
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Meet Underwater Photographer Jake Wilton
Jake Wilton is an underwater photographer/guide based on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Jake first began diving in 2007 as young...
Sharks4Kids
Sep 21, 20203 min read
September Elasmobranch of the Month: Zebra Shark
Zebra Shark Stegostoma fasciatum Key Features/Appearance The adult zebra shark’s body coloring is yellowish-brown with black spots. Young...
Sharks4Kids
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Meet Graduate Student Jaida Elcock
Jaida Elcock is a graduate student at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on elasmobranch ecology and conservation. She is...
Sharks4Kids
Sep 6, 20203 min read
Whale Sharks Have Tiny "teeth" Around Their Eyes
Author: Angela Warrior Researchers in Japan have recently discovered that whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) have a peculiar trick up their...
Sharks4Kids
Sep 3, 20204 min read
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