Explore the Shark Research | Tales from the Outer Banks

Shark Tagging Adventure in the Outer Banks - October 2024 An Insightful Expedition in Buxton, North Carolina The shark-tagging expedition in Hatteras Island, North Carolina, brought our team valuable insights into the various shark species residing in these waters. Throughout multiple days, the...

Learn How Hurricanes Disrupt Shark Research in Port Saint Joe

Shark Tagging Expedition in Port Saint Joe: August 2024 Observations In early August 2024, a team of shark researchers conducted a field study in Port Saint Joe, Florida, to tag and monitor local shark populations. This expedition encountered several challenges, including the...

Meet the Reef Sharks: Guardians of Coral Reefs

Hey, young ocean explorer! Have you ever heard of reef sharks? These amazing creatures are like the superheroes of the coral reefs. Let’s dive into the world of reef sharks and discover how they help keep coral reefs healthy and full...

Whale Sharks and Basking Sharks: Giants of the Ocean

Whale sharks and basking sharks are two of the largest fish in the ocean, and their massive sizes and gentle feeding behaviors often make people think they are more like whales than sharks. However, despite their similarities to whales, both species...

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Explore the Shark Research | Tales from the Outer Banks

Shark Tagging Adventure in the Outer Banks - October 2024 An Insightful Expedition in Buxton, North Carolina The shark-tagging expedition in Hatteras Island, North Carolina, brought our team valuable insights into the various shark species residing in these waters. Throughout multiple days, the...

Learn How Hurricanes Disrupt Shark Research in Port Saint Joe

Shark Tagging Expedition in Port Saint Joe: August 2024 Observations In early August 2024, a team of shark researchers conducted a field study in Port Saint Joe, Florida, to tag and monitor local shark populations. This expedition encountered several challenges, including the...

Meet the Reef Sharks: Guardians of Coral Reefs

Hey, young ocean explorer! Have you ever heard of reef sharks? These amazing creatures are like the superheroes of the coral reefs. Let’s dive into the world of reef sharks and discover how they help keep coral reefs healthy and full...

The Adventures of Baby Sharks: Growing Up in the Ocean

Hey, ocean adventurer! Are you ready to dive into an exciting story about baby sharks? Let's follow a baby shark on its incredible journey from birth to adulthood and discover all the challenges and fun along the way! Welcome to the World,...

Shark Senses: How Do Sharks See, Hear, and Smell?

Hey there, young ocean explorer! Have you ever wondered how sharks find their way around the ocean and catch their food? Sharks have some amazing senses that help them navigate and hunt. Let’s dive in and learn about how sharks see,...

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Explore the Shark Research | Tales from the Outer Banks

Shark Tagging Adventure in the Outer Banks - October 2024 An Insightful Expedition in Buxton, North Carolina The shark-tagging expedition in Hatteras Island, North Carolina, brought our team valuable insights into...

Learn How Hurricanes Disrupt Shark Research in Port Saint Joe

Shark Tagging Expedition in Port Saint Joe: August 2024 Observations In early August 2024, a team of shark researchers conducted a field study in Port Saint Joe, Florida, to tag...

Meet the Reef Sharks: Guardians of Coral Reefs

Hey, young ocean explorer! Have you ever heard of reef sharks? These amazing creatures are like the superheroes of the coral reefs. Let’s dive into the world of reef...

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Research Expedition at Cape Hatteras: Tagging Scalloped Hammerheads

In May, a dedicated team of researchers from the Shark Research Foundation embarked on an expedition to Cape Hatteras with the goal of tagging scalloped hammerhead sharks to better understand their...

Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks and Their Delayed Migration to North Carolina in 2024

Scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) are a distinctive species known for their unique head shape and impressive migratory patterns. These sharks typically arrive along the coast of North Carolina from March...

Spinner Sharks on the Atlantic East Coast: A Summer Migration

Spinner sharks (Carcharhinus brevipinna) are a fascinating species found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly along the East Coast of the United States. Known for their spectacular spinning leaps out of the...