Whale Tucks Scuba Diver Under Its Fin to Protect Her From Shark
A marine biologist and her team were delighted to encounter a 50,000-pound (approx. 22,680-kilogram) whale on one of their snorkeling adventures. But delight soon turned to great fright, as the giant whale started pushing against her with its head. Whilst things looked like they could…
Why no aquarium has a great white shark
There are several aquariums around the world, including one in Georgia, that house whale sharks, the biggest fish in the sea. But not one has a great white shark on display. Aquariums have made dozens of attempts since the 1970s to display a captive great…
Watch: Rare ghost shark captured on camera for the first time
The “ghost shark” — is a mysterious, rarely seen shark with a patchwork of bizarre features. Living in the depths of the ocean, its eyes are pale and seemingly dead. Where teeth should be, the ghost shark uses tooth plates instead to grind food. Their heads are lined with cryptic dots, like…
