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Megalodon: fact from fiction
There are lots of myths surrounding the megalodon, the biggest predatory shark in the world. Here, we sort fact from fiction.
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Sharks were almost wiped out in a mysterious event 19 Million Years Ago. Could it happen again?
Sharks are evolutionary champions, but 19 million years ago they were mysteriously pushed to the brink, and humans may be repeating history.
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Shark bite fatalities have tripled. Should we be worried?
What’s actually happening with shark bites in Australia, and should we be alarmed?
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Orca vs great white: killer duel explained
When it comes to great white sharks and killer whales, a battle to the death isn’t just black and white.
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WA's fatal shark attack: a response to a tragedy
Last Sunday, news from Esperance, WA confirmed that a man had been killed by a shark — the first shark bite fatality in Australia since November 2018.
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The top 10 coolest sharks in Australia, according to our shark editor-at-large
Do you agree with our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman’s list of the best Aussie sharks?
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Climate change is predicted to have a huge impact on our sharks
Changes to migratory patterns, food availability and altered brain development, all predicted under warmer conditions, are big threats to sharks.
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Shark rays: are they sharks or are they rays?
Our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman tells us everything there is to know about shark rays.