Sharks Facts

It is a question that has been asked since the early days of this great sport. How far can sharks smell blood? Is it possible for them to smell from miles away? The answer might surprise you, and it will make you think twice before going in the water again!  This article will answer how … Read more

How do sharks hear? Do they have ears? Well, it turns out that a shark’s hearing is actually very different from a human’s. Sharks don’t have external ears or eardrums which means that they can only detect sound vibrations through their body and the water around them.  That said, there are still some fascinating facts … Read more

What do sharks see when they look at humans? Some may say that it is a mindless prey; others may think that this creature is an enemy. What are the true thoughts in the mind of a shark looking at us? To answer this question, we must first consider what color human skin appears to … Read more

Do sharks have ears? That is the question that many people ask themselves when they are wondering how do sharks hear. Some people assume that since sharks do not have external ear flaps, then they cannot hear at all.  This is false! Sharks do in fact have 3 different types of hearing: passive listening, active … Read more

Do sharks have scales? It turns out that the answer to this question is yes and no. Many people do not know that sharks do have scales on their bodies. However, they do not look like the scales we see on fish such as trout or carp. In this article, I will discuss what shark … Read more

Have you ever seen a shark in the water and wondered what they do to find food? How do sharks use echolocation? You may have also heard of this term before. Echolocation is the process of using sound waves to detect objects like prey underwater. Sharks use echo-location through their mouths, noses, or gills to … Read more

When you think of a shark, do you think about their taste buds? Do sharks have taste buds? What do they use to find food if they don’t have taste buds? In this article, we will answer these questions and more.  We will also review the 8 senses that sharks have as well as discuss … Read more

Ever wonder can sharks see in the dark? This is a question many marine life enthusiasts and scientists have been asking for years. Sharks can sense danger, even if they can’t see it. Their senses of smell and hearing are very good tools that help them find food, avoid predators, and keep themselves safe from … Read more

We all know that sharks are the most feared creatures in the sea. We do not see them often, but when we do, it is always a good idea to be on our guard.  But do you think they have bones? Surely not! Think again. Sharks do have bones- many of which are hidden from … Read more