Animated map shows just how far these animals travel to migrate
As far as humans travel, it's nothing compared to some animals. To put just how large this distance is into perspective, we've put together an animation showing these animals and their incredible...
View ArticleCoyote Peterson explains what most people get wrong about sharks
Sharks often get a bad rap, but they aren't necessarily out to make you their lunch. We spoke with Coyote Peterson, who hosts the popular YouTube channel Brave Wilderness, about one of the biggest...
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Three men have been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly dragging a...
Instagram video published this summer showed men laughing at a suffering shark roped to their boat.Authorities in Florida acted on the footage and have now filed charges.Three men have been charged...
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Thousands of sharks are hanging out on Florida's coast right now, and the...
Thousands of blacktip sharks have begun their annual migration past Florida, and the drone footage is truly incredible. Over 10,000 sharks were seen hugging Florida's coast, just a short distance away...
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This man claims to be a 'shark whisperer' and you won't be able to look away...
A man from the Bahamas is claiming to be a "Shark Whisperer."He alleges that he has the ability to lull deadly sharks into a hypnotic state of relaxation by stroking them on their heads.A video of his...
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10 things I learned after swimming with sharks without a cage
Sharks are misunderstood, as I learned after swimming with them off the coast of Moorea.Media portrays them as vicious, but sharks aren't interested in humans.They have a sharp sense of smell and...
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Hundreds of dead sharks and other fish were found trapped in a 'ghost net'...
A 27-year-old fisherman and diving instructor named Dominick Martin-Mayes discovered hundreds of sharks and other fish tangled in a floating "ghost net" off the coast of the Cayman Islands. Based on...
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7 surprising animals you should be more afraid of than sharks
It's easy to see why people are so afraid of sharks; they're huge, better in water than humans, and have massive, sharp teeth. However, while sharks kill one human a year, deer kill an average of 120...
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People are slamming a marine biologist for posing next to a dead Great White...
A photo has emerged of a woman lying next to a dead great white shark and grinning.The woman in question, a marine biologist, has come under fire for the shark "selfie" that has since gone viral but...
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Shark Week-themed cruises are now a thing — and you can even go diving with...
Princess Cruises now has Shark Week-themed cruises this summer from June to September.The company says the cruises will have advanced screening of Shark Week programming, shark decorations, activities...
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Nearly 100 dead baby hammerhead sharks were dumped near a lagoon in Hawaii
Dozens of baby hammerhead sharks were found dead this week near Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu. The number of dead baby sharks that mysteriously appeared on shore ranges from 50 to 100. State officials...
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13 fascinating facts about sharks that scientists want you to know
Sharks are one of the most misunderstood — and feared — species on the planet. Many don't know that sharks rarely attack humans, are clever predators, and play a large ecological role.Here are 13 facts...
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11 myths about sharks that you should stop believing
Sharks are fearsome and fascinating, but it's not always easy to separate fact from fiction when it comes to these cartilaginous fish.Folklore surrounding sharks encompasses everything from the...
View ArticlePeople flock to this island to swim with dozens of nurse sharks
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Michael Phelps never stood a chance in a race against a great white shark –...
On Sunday night, "Shark Week" viewers were disappointed to find out that swimmer Michael Phelps, sometimes called the greatest Olympian of all time, did not actually race against a great white...
View Article5 survival myths that could get you killed
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? These are common misconceptions when it comes to surviving in the wilderness.Original reporting by Kevin Loria, Dragan Radovanovic.Follow Tech Insider:...
View ArticleThis wetsuit is designed to stop shark attacks by making you invisible to them
A special wetsuit has been developed that is able to make swimmers almost invisible to sharks. Known as "Elude", the wetsuit works by obscuring the user's figure with unique colouration and shaping...
View ArticleThe biggest myth about sharks that will make you fear them less
That sharks represent a risk to swimmers and surfers isn't news to beachgoers. But these predators are not actually looking to feed on humans.To better understand why a tiny number of sharks do...
View ArticleA shark expert explains how to avoid a shark attack
George Burgess, the director for the Florida Program for Shark Research at the Florida Museum of Natural History and contributor to "SharkFest," explains what people can do to avoid a shark attack....
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Video shows sharks and a whale in a fish feeding frenzy just feet from a...
Astonishing footage has emerged of dozens of sharks and a whale feeding on baitfish just beyond the surf break in the tourism region of Forster/Tuncurry on the New South Wales mid north coast.White,...
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