Shark Bites – news

While sharks are a vital part of marine ecosystems, shark fishing and finning are responsible for a steep decline in the populations of the apex predators. Tens of millions of sharks disappear each year as they are caught or “finned.” (Finning is a cruel practice that involves catching a shark, … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

Shark! Last weekend, a Dark Surf Nightly reader had a close encounter with a shark & wrote in to tell us about it… Dear T.C., I had a fabulous day at the beach this last Saturday. It was triple digits in Santa Ynez Valley, so a bunch of long-time buddies … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

Good news & bad news for great white sharks… Bad: The federal government has decided not to list great white sharks as an endangered species. This means they don’t get the additional protections that go along with being an endangered species. (California is expected to make its decision next winter.) Good: … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

For sharks who want to escape the perils and stresses of everyday life, swim on over to French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. These locales have created ocean sanctuaries for sharks, which are now off-limits to shark fishing. According to a Washington Post article, these adjacent shark sanctuaries span 2.5 … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

Sharks are incredible predators, by design. They have amazing physical features that help them find prey and avoid other predators. One such feature is an array of pores on a shark’s head that allows it to detect the electrical fields emitted by other living beings, like fish or humans. A … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

Wanna get up close & personal with sharks this weekend? The Monterey Bay Aquarium hosts Shark Days Feb. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (included with Aquarium admission). During the two-day event, visitors can: Attend sessions on great white sharks, hammerhead and tiger sharks, and whale sharks Hear shark stories from experts … Read Entire Post

Shark Bites – news & sightings

Speaking of shark bites… Many Californians are calling 2012 the year of the shark. Last year in Santa Cruz, great white sharks were spotted at the Coldwater Classic surf competition in November and at Seacliff State Beach in July. In July, a shark also knocked a kayaker into the ocean near … Read Entire Post

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…the insider’s guide to coastal living for night-dwellers (vampires)—and, yes, humans too. Here, we’ll explore the dark side of the coast: Crave – food & drink Pulse – events & entertainment Vampire Bites – musings & news Shark Bites – news & sightings Dusk Patrol – surf news & initiatives … Read Entire Post