When most people think about ‘shark movies’, it’s likely that the first films that come to mind are ones that paint the creatures in a pretty terrifying light. The stylistic choice of making a razor-toothed sea mammal into a main villain, and even sometimes the title character, is undeniably a fantastic way to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Unlike many other scary movies, whose plotlines can be rationalized with “well, that would never happen in real life”, we all k

As I walked along the beach in San Diego this weekend, I noticed shark eggs buried in almost every patch of seaweed. Even though they are easily missed because most of their outer lining blends in with the color of seaweed, the number I could point out was striking. I began to think that if I’m seeing this many shark eggs washed up on shore, the amount that are hatching in the water must be copious.  Despite this, and being a surfer, I have never had an alarming encounter wit

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The state of New York is undoubtedly an underrated surf spot for the Northeastern United States. There are hidden destinations all along the coastlines fit for surfers of most any skill level. However, waters here tend to be better known for non-surfing activities like swimming and boating. Every summer, people from all over the country -- mainly New England -- travel to places like Montauk, the Hamptons, and Fire Island to enjoy the Atlantic as it starts to warm up for the

I’m a proud Maine surfer. I can’t imagining paddling out in anything less than 5 millimeters of neoprene. I often spot lobster boats sailing on the horizon when I’m waiting in the lineup. And I’ve grown accustomed to chasing swell from winter storms - which often means I’m surfing in snowy conditions and in freezing temperatures  But one thing I had never thought about (until recently) was sharks.  For years, it was widely believed that most sharks, and especially the notorio

Perched atop the esplanade overlooking St. Clair Beach, one of New Zealand’s premier surf destinations , you might notice a tall post topped by a large bell. This is St. Clair’s infamous shark warning bell - installed after a string of high-profile attacks rocked Dunedin, a coastal city on the South Island’s southeast coast from 1964-1971. The perpetrator, believed to be a rogue Great White Shark at over 13 feet in length, attacked five beach-goers and claimed the lives of th

Shark populations along the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts have seemingly skyrocketed in the past 20 years. What used to be an idyllic peninsula for all sorts of water activities like swimming, tubing, and surfing has recently been covered in signs, warning beachgoers about the dangerous inhabitants.  How Many Shark Attacks Happen in Cape Cod? The precautions do appear to be effective though, as there have only been a handful of attacks on Cape Cod in the last two decades.

Sharks are beautiful and often misunderstood creatures. They hold significant religious and spiritual importance in many Native Islander cultures, such as the Hawaiians, who believe that sharks symbolize strength, protection, and cultural significance. In Hawaiian culture, there is even a god associated with sharks known as Kamohoaliʻi, believed to swim near the islands of Maui and Kaho’olawe. How Many Shark Attacks Happen in Hawaii? In 2024, a beloved member of the North Sho

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