Daniel Stokes
Hammerhead sharks have to be one of the strangest creatures found in the ocean. While their bodies look pretty normal, their hammer-shaped heads look like they could come from science fiction or a child’s imagination. There are nine types of hammerhead sharks described by modern marine taxonomists, which makes this one of the smallest shark … Read more
The octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures to inhabit our oceans, while many consider sharks the most fearsome. With their terrible reputation, it probably won’t be a surprise for you to learn that the answer to the question “do sharks eat octopus” is yes, some do. Octopuses are an intelligent animal so are … Read more
Manta rays and stingrays are some of the most fascinating creatures living in the ocean, but are they just two names for the same animal? Well, no, they are two very different groups of rays. Although there are similarities, as we compare manta ray vs stingray, we will see that they differ dramatically. Manta rays … Read more
Sharks have to eat to stay alive, and just like us or any other animal, that means something is going to come out of the other end. So, the answer to “do sharks poop” is definitely, yes! Headlines like “Superpredator!”, “Feeding Frenzy!”, “Eating Machine!” and others make it easy to think about sharks only in terms … Read more
The Mariana Trench is the deepest oceanic trench on earth. The lowest point is known as the Challenger Deep, and it is believed to have a maximum depth of 36,037 feet / 10,984 meters below the ocean’s surface. The first manned exploration occurred in 1960 when the bathyscaphe “Trieste” descended into the Western Pacific Ocean … Read more
Large shark species we are familiar with cannot survive out of water for very long, only a few minutes. In fact, while they may not die instantly, being out of the water for any length of time can quickly cause death to large sharks. All sharks are fish and get the oxygen they need to … Read more
Sharks have a heightened sense of smell, but they do not specifically seek out human blood. While they may investigate a potential food source, the presence of human blood alone is not enough to trigger a feeding frenzy. It is important to note that most shark attacks on humans are a case of mistaken identity, … Read more
Great white sharks are the top marine predator of the ocean and one of the most dangerous sharks that exist, but even these predators become the hunted. With all of the strange and wonderful creatures inhabiting the oceans of the world, which one has the gall and sheer audacity to hunt these hunters? Below we … Read more
Sharks migrate for various reasons, including seasonal changes, mating, feeding, and temperature changes in the water. Some species of shark, such as the great white, migrate long distances to find warmer waters. Many shark species are known to migrate in common with numerous land, air, and sea animals. However, unlike land animals or birds that … Read more
No, sharks do not sleep in the traditional sense. They rest and conserve energy by swimming slowly or hovering in the water. Some species even need to keep swimming to keep water moving over their gills for oxygen. After a long day, nothing feels better than a good night’s sleep. If you’re a shark lover, … Read more