Recreational divers team up with local scientists at Cape Research and Diver Development to survey oft-ignored shark species in False Bay.
Scavengers eat animals that are already dead instead of hunting live prey. It's extremely important to keep ecosystems clean and healthy.
"Why Sharks Matter" by marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman is coming out on May 24. He sat down with Scuba Diving magazine to discuss why this misunderstood predator matters to us all.
Overfishing (not finning) is far and away the biggest threat to sharks globally, but banning shark fishing is overkill itself. There are middle ground solutions.
A fishing ban led to a recent resurgence of tiger sharks off Costa Rica’s Cocos Island. But experts say it will take more to restore harmony among the area’s apex predators.
During the study that led to this revelation, researchers looked at shark remains found in the scat of the leopard seals as well as visible signs of struggle on the seals’ bodies.
*Belize Aggressor IV's* 24 dives in six days explore a newly minted shark sanctuary with worldwide implications.
Fifty-one countries and the European Union have agreed on a two-year ban on the catch and retainment of shortfin makos.
Blackwater in West Palm Beach and shark diving in Grand Bahama delivers a one-two punch in a simple scuba trip.