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maritime · August 1, 2025
The Shark Fin Trade and What You Need to Know
Sharks have been swimming in our oceans for more than 400 million years. That’s even older than dinosaurs! These incredible animals are important predators in the ocean. They help keep the food web in balance. But sadly,...
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maritime · August 1, 2025
What It’s Really Like Swimming With Sharks
Not as scary as you think… and way cooler than you imagine!
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maritime · August 1, 2025
Where to See Sharks (Safely and Sustainably!) Around the World
Sharks are some of the most exciting animals on Earth! They're big, powerful, and mysterious. But did you know you can actually see them up close without getting hurt—or hurting them? Around the world, there are special ...
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maritime · August 1, 2025
Why Sharks Are Essential to Ocean Health
The Unsung Heroes of the Sea
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maritime · July 25, 2025
Beyond Jaws: Movies That Got Sharks Right (and Hilariously Wrong)
Sharks are some of the most feared—and misunderstood—creatures in the ocean. Ever since Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller Jaws scared audiences out of the water, Hollywood has been obsessed with bringing these apex predat...
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maritime · July 23, 2025
Ancient Survivors: How Sharks Have Thrived for 400 Million Years
When you picture a shark, what comes to mind? A scary fin slicing through the water? Maybe the movie Jaws? Sharks have captured our imaginations for years, but they’ve actually ruled the seas for over 400 million years—l...
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maritime · July 23, 2025
The Ocean’s Most Misunderstood Predators: Debunking Common Shark
When people think of sharks, it’s often with a mix of awe, fear, and fascination. Thanks to blockbuster movies, dramatic headlines, and pop culture myths, sharks have earned a scary reputation. But are these ocean predat...
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maritime · July 22, 2025
How Today’s Technology Helps Lower Shark Attacks and Save Sharks
Sharks are some of the most powerful and mysterious animals in the ocean. But for many years, they’ve also been misunderstood. People feared them, thanks in part to scary movies and news headlines. That fear led to peopl...
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stories · July 22, 2025
Tracking Giants: The Incredible Work of OCEARCH
Imagine being able to follow a great white shark named “Freya” as she swims thousands of miles up and down the Atlantic Ocean. Or picture yourself watching the path of a massive tiger shark crossing the Gulf of Mexico in...
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maritime · July 22, 2025
Why Are Sharks Coming Closer to Shore?
Have you ever been at the beach and wondered what’s swimming just beyond the waves? More and more, people are spotting sharks closer to the shore. From Florida to California, beachgoers are seeing dorsal fins popping up ...
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maritime · July 21, 2025
Scientists Just Discovered the 38th Guitarfish Species — And It’s
Move over electric guitars—there’s a new kind of star stealing the spotlight underwater! Scientists have just discovered the 38th known species of guitarfish, a group of fascinating shark relatives with bodies that look ...
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maritime · July 21, 2025
Why Half of All Sharks Have Vanished Since 1970
Sharks have ruled the oceans for over 400 million years, long before dinosaurs walked the Earth. These fascinating creatures are powerful predators that keep our oceans healthy and balanced. But something really troublin...
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