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Shark attacks in Hawaii spike in October, and scientists think they know why

Sharktober is real in Hawaii — and it's down to the reproductive pattern of predatory tiger sharks, an analysis of 30 years ...

‘It was born before Isaac Newton’: Greenland shark that may have lived since the 1600s goes viral

A viral social media post has highlighted the Greenland shark, a species scientifically estimated to live for centuries, with ...

Hawaii Sees an Annual Shark Attack Spike. Now Scientists May Know Why

It has to do with one particular species of shark—and it’s probably not the one you think.
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Do sharks lay eggs? Here's how the fish gives birth and what some eggs look like.

Maybe you've seen a "mermaid's purse" while walking on the beach. Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives. For around 455 ...
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“Sharktober” Isn’t a Myth: Science Explains Why Shark Bites Spike Every October in Hawaii

New researcher explains "Sharktober," revealing that October shark bite spikes are driven by tiger shark biology, not beach ...

Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbour and other summer grounds. Here’s how you can stay safe

Four people have now been bitten by sharks in the last two days in New South Wales, including three in Sydney Harbour. Two ...