Nicky Hoseck 
The current consensus among scientists is that “the top swimming speed of the Great White is at least 25 miles (40 kilometers) per hour.” Figuring out exactly how fast a great shark can swim has proved challenging for scientists. The most common method of measuring the speed of ocean creatures is by comparing it against … Read more
Are sharks blind? The black “lifeless” eyes of the shark strike dread into the hearts of many. Contrary to popular belief, sharks are not blind. They have highly sophisticated eyes that are structurally and functionally similar to a human’s eyes. However, the positioning of their eyes on either side of the head gives them greater … Read more
What is the most dangerous animal in the ocean? No, it’s not the white shark or tiger shark, it’s the box jellyfish. Sharks may be the apex predators in our oceans, but they’re by no means the deadliest sea creature. Last year, 11 people lost their lives in shark attacks, but estimates suggest that between 50 and … Read more
The lifespan of a shark can vary greatly depending on the species, but on average, most species of sharks have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. However, some species, such as the whale shark, can live for over 100 years. The life cycle of a shark begins with the egg stage. Depending on the … Read more
How close to the shore do sharks come? As terrified as most people are of sharks, they spend a lot more time close to the ocean’s apex predator than they might expect or feel comfortable with. Sharks typically come close to the shore to hunt for food and sometimes enter shallow waters. A couple of … Read more
Sharks can’t drown in the traditional sense as they are able to extract oxygen from water while swimming. However, they may suffocate if they are unable to move and force water over their gills, such as if they are trapped in a net. Sharks are the apex predators of the oceans. They dominate the seas … Read more
Yes, some shark species, such as great white, spinner, mako, and thresher, can jump out of the water. The height varies but the mako shark can jump over 9 meters high. Basking sharks have been recorded jumping to heights of 1.2 meters, while white sharks have been filmed jumping over 4.5 meters. Seeing a shark … Read more