Shark Devocean

Meet the deep-sea shark that uses lightsabers to warn off predators

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2017/05/04/meet-the-deep-sea-shark-that-uses-lightsabers-for-protection/

It’s Halloween. That time of year when the pumpkin rears its orange head and the streets are filled with zombies, witches and Donald Trump costumes. If like me, you always struggle for costume ...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/the-scariest-faces-in-the-deep-sea/

The coastal cowsharks of South Africa are about to receive dedicated research that aims to shed light on their enigmatic ecology.  Guest blogger: Zofia Drapella I am currently on my way to the ...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/the-sevengill-shark/

How can you tell how old a shark is?? That question has bugged scientists for many years now and it certainly isn’t something that is easily done – it’s not as if they come with a birth cer...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2016/08/11/greenland-sharks-may-be-the-oldest-vertebrate-animal-alive-today/

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean, so it is somewhat surprising how little we actually know about them. One could be forgiven for thinking they would be easy to find, follow, and tra...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/searching-for-the-oceans-largest-shark/

Although this rock we call home is named Earth, a more appropriate title might be planet Ocean. Covering a staggering 71% of the planets surface, this watery world dominates our “Earth”. Not ...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/50-fascinating-ocean-facts/

Ten facts you probably didn’t know about manta rays. You may have heard of mantas. Those enigmatic, gentle giants majestically flying through the water in an endless search for food. Being elas...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/introducing-manta-rays/

In the unfathomable darkness of the deep-sea, most creatures wouldn’t look out of place in your nightmares. Huge pointed teeth, massive menacing eyes and some with the ability to glow in the da...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/shark-eating-barnacles/

Searching for Deep-sea Sharks in Scotland: Part Two During a recent trip off the coast of Scotland in search of deep-sea sharks, I went into the trip already with an idea of the species of sharks...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2015/10/07/sofas-and-sailbacks-rare-sharks-caught-off-scotland/

Part One: Introduction Studying some of the worlds deepest living sharks is a challenge. When diving down to 1800m is not an option, as research scientists, we must bring the sharks up to us. My ...

https://sharkdevocean.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/in-search-of-deep-sea-sharks-in-scotland-part-one/