
Megalodon: fact from fiction
There are lots of myths surrounding the megalodon, the biggest predatory shark in the world. Here, we sort fact from fiction.
There are lots of myths surrounding the megalodon, the biggest predatory shark in the world. Here, we sort fact from fiction.
Sharks are evolutionary champions, but 19 million years ago they were mysteriously pushed to the brink, and humans may be repeating history.
Two museum exhibits recently opened public displays featuring models of megalodon, but each is very different. Why?
New research conducted with the help of Australian scientists has found oceanic shark and ray numbers have dropped more than 70 per cent in 50 years.
The world’s sharks are in trouble. They need our help and their time is running out. Today there are more than 140 sharks on the endangered list. Over fishing (mainly for their fins) and climate change are putting many at critical risk. Explorers caught up with marine biologist Blake Chapman to separate truth from fiction…. View Article
Julius Nielsen is a marine biologist who studies the Greenland Shark – the world’s oldest type of shark.
When it comes to great white sharks and killer whales, a battle to the death isn’t just black and white.
Do you agree with our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman’s list of the best Aussie sharks?