Sharks

I recently watched a video on YouTube from 2007 about a mysterious shark carcass off the island of Elba (Italy). The animal had sadly gotten caught in a net. According to the description by the person who posted it, it is a great white shark. However, some commentators doubt this and believe the creature is a basking shark. The shape of the body and snout, as well as the close-up shots of the head, lead me to suspect it is indeed a great white shark. What do you think? Are you familiar with the video? There have been numerous documented sightings and catches of great white sharks around the island of Elba since the late 19th century, supported by photographs.

https://youtu.be/BUFl9NZVkyk?feature=shared

"Sharks are friends, not food!"

Hello! I just found this sub, and I must say that it's very welcome to see a group of people coming together over the shared love of sharks (and conservation!). I just wished to drop in and say hi, as well as drop a small question. What's your favorite shark? Personally, i'm partial to Mako's and Blacktip Reef Sharks!

This great white shark has had one too many fish! With a delightfully derpy expression, this pin is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Perfect for shark lovers who prefer a little silliness with their sea creatures. Who else thinks this goofball is too cute to resist?

I know about the hotspots tiger beach and fuvahmulah but that's both way to expensive for me.

I've seen two tiger sharks in Egypt 9 years ago and I just can't stop thinking about it. It's my dream to dive with them again.

I dived with a dozen of different species and way more than a hundred individuals but nothing ever came close to this one experience I had back in 2015.

It doesn't have to be a place with "guaranteed" encounters but a place where tiger sharks are very likely to find. There are tiger sharks in the red sea but seeing one is very unlikely, I know some guides from Egypt and a lot of people who dive there regularly but no one ever saw a tiger shark there, I was just extremely lucky.

I really really want to see one again but I can't afford a 5000€ trip...

Saw some articles on how some music - those with low-freq vibrations - could attract sharks, as they mimic movements of injured prey or something? I mean I guess this could still associate people with food - or is this not the case? Not sure if it’s a valid comparison but I’d think blood/chum would be a more powerful stimulant to sharks than just sound alone.

Hi all, I’m new to this sub and I’ve been seeing some conversations around if it’s possible to ethically cage dive. I have one theory of why some might think it’s unethical (it draws in too many predators that could negatively impact the environment) but I wanted to understand better the nuances if I’m not correct. Any help is appreciated!

A dead shark found in Galveston, Texas. I wasn't there to physically see it but my grandpa said "It wasn't a baby shark but it wasn't a super big shark. Maybe around 2 1/2 feet long?

Been watching this guy lately and honestly provides a very much nuanced view on shark attacks we really don’t get nowadays.

Let me know your thoughts

I found this necklace on the beach in france, if it can help

I would like to own a shark. I’ve been doing research on sizing of tanks, the size of tank i want to have is about the size of a living room. Ideally with ledges and lots of plants/hiding places. This size poses no problem for bamboo sharks, but isn’t big enough for black tip reef sharks. Important note, i plan to be a marine biologist who specializes in sharks and reefs. I’d like to know what you all think would be the best for a tank that’s about 20-25 feet by 15-18 feet and at minimum one story tall. And what i would need to know, such as plants i can add, enrichment requirements, food requirements, ph, saline, water requirements, water refill requirements, feeding time, one shark only, can there be other fish, tank cleaning. Just info dump on your favorite shark please.

I’ve genuinely been trying to find as much info as possible but found nothing. No pictures!! Wiki says its just a size difference but i swear i’ve seen a video of oceanic blacktips! (Basically oceanic whitetips but the tips are black)

This is confusing.

Hello I am starting to collect shark teeth and I have these and I am wanting to see if anyone can help me identify some of these teeth that I have. Thank you very much in advance!😁

I’ve got this jar full of shark teeth, I think it might be blue shark teeth, but I’m not sure. Any help?

Hey everyone! found this little guy in Newport RI, was wondering if anytime knew what it could be from?

find out what kind of shark you are! https://uquiz.com/quiz/8UM4uw/what-kind-of-shark-are-you