“In order to conserve and manage sharks, researchers use tags to track them in their natural habitat and study their movement patterns and behavior. This tagging allows researchers to better understand the species’ life history, social behavior, repr
“We use a combination of satellite and acoustic electronic devices. Satellite tags (SPOT or PSAT) are typically used to monitor migration patterns both horizontally and vertically as they can provide locations of the sharks during tracks and depth /
“Our team is very careful with how we handle and place tags on sharks. Most satellite devices are placed next to or through the dorsal fin. There are no nerve endings in the fins and although we are unable to ask a shark if it feels us making a hole
Sharks’ biggest fear is the bottlenose dolphin. Though dolphins are known to be friendly and gentle creatures, they can be skilled fighters when in conflict with sharks. Sharks fear them because they know that dolphins can use their pointed snouts to
Despite their scary appearance and reputation, sharks can actually be relatively friendly towards humans. There are hundreds of different shark species, so this can vary. However, most shark species do not mind close human contact and interaction.
Even though sharks certainly have the ability to attack humans, they typically do not have reason to and would prefer to attack and prey on other marine animals. Because humans are not a preferred food source of sharks, shark attacks on humans are ac
Because there are many species of sharks, the variation in size can range from sharks that are small enough to fit in your hand to sharks that are larger than a school bus. The biggest shark is the whale shark, which can grow to be up to 60 feet long
Shark tracking bracelets work using satellite technology through a small tag, typically placed on one of the shark’s fins. This tag sends signals up to an overhead satellite, telling its precise location and allowing for its movements to be tracked.