Shark Facts

shark attacks Jan 3, 2012 - A 6' bronze whaler (copper shark) attacked 28 year Mike Wells while surfing off North Avoca Beach, New South Wales, Australia. His lower right arm and wrist were lacerated. Jan 15, 2012 - FATAL - 25 year old Lungisani Msungubana was attacked and killed by a bull shark while swimming at Second beach, Port St. John's, South Africa. Jan 18, 2012 - A bull shark attacked 44 year old Glen Folkard while surfing off Redhead Beach, New South Wales, Australia. He suffered...

great white shark   - Shark attacks are not common, in fact they are very rare indeed. That is why they makes the world’s Press when they happen. At the same time it is important we learn that sharks are at the top of the oceanic food chain. We humans are top of the food chain on land. We belong in the land. They belong in the sea. While it would be nice to surmise that "never the twain shall meet", in reality we do meet, because we go into the sea. It is worth pointing out that sharks do not...

great white shark spyhopping The scientific name Great White Shark is Carcharodon Carcharias. It is also known as the White Pointer or just as Their favourite foods are pinnipeds – seals and sea lions, but in reality they will eat or attempt to eat anything in the ocean, including sea birds, as well as other fish and sharks. Given a choice, they prefer foods high in fat which will boost their energy levels for longer while keeping them feeling full. In a practice known as ‘ spyhopping ’,...

blue shark Prionace glauca to give them their Sunday name, have had a bad Press, unfairly in my opinion. Those who will tell you this shark is dangerous are those who want to fish them from the sea. In reality, they are timid beasts who would rather swim away from a confrontation. If you are dying in the sea, perhaps from falling overboard or even, God forbid, part of a shipwreck, blue sharks may well congregate too close for comfort. Say “Boo!” to them, and they will quickly disappear. At 6...