A great white shark’s favorite tune? ‘Back in Black’
Australian scientists are claiming great white sharks are attracted by music from the Aussie rock band AC/DC — particularly ‘Shook Me All Night Long’ and ‘Back in Black’ Tour operator Matt Waller in SA’s Neptune Bay has observed that when sharks hear the AC/DC hits, they … Details
Great white sharks travel thousands of miles roundtrip from California to Hawaii or Australia to South Africa. Sea turtles hatched on the beaches of Florida travel the currents of the North Atlantic to Europe, Africa and South America before heading home.
And in one of the most mysterious and epic journeys of all, salmon from the streams and rivers of the Pacific Northwest head to sea and swim into the far reaches of the North Pacific before returning to spawn. Scientists increasingly believe these marine creatures   … More
Do great white sharks really get whipped into a frenzy at the first scent of blood or fresh meat?
That might be a common perception but the answer is no. To the contrary, they’re careful and even picky about the manner by which they eat.
Researchers with the Save Our Seas Foundation, along with the South African Navy, recently studied this phenomenon after they had towed a 36-foot Bryde’s whale carcass … Details