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Author: David Shiffman

Sharks and the oil spill on CNN

Posted on June 28, 2010June 29, 2010 By David Shiffman
Science

A University of Miami research team that included my friend Austin (seen here posing with Charlie)  recently had a CNN team tag along on a shark tagging cruise. There is also an article on CNN.com, which can be found here ~WhySharksMatter

Shark Salon this Tuesday in San Francisco

Posted on June 26, 2010 By David Shiffman

Shark expert Sonja Fordham, President of the new conservation organization Shark Advocates International, will be speaking at a “Shark Salon” in San Francisco on Tuesday. At the Salon, Sonja will answer people’s questions about sharks and tell entertaining stories from her life as a conservationist and scientist. She is asking for a $25 donation to … Read More “Shark Salon this Tuesday in San Francisco” »

Charlie and the Adventure: June 25, 2010

Posted on June 25, 2010June 28, 2010 By David Shiffman
Science

Charlie helps WhySharksMatter measure two Atlantic sharpnose sharks by using himself for scale. Atlantic sharpnose sharks are by far the most common species that the SCDNR shark survey finds, and these males are almost full grown. SSV Robert C. Seamans

Charlie and the Adventure: June 24, 2010

Posted on June 24, 2010June 14, 2010 By David Shiffman
Science

Charlie helps WhySharksMatter measure a pregnant bonnethead shark by using himself for scale. This bonnethead is fully grown.

Charlie and the Adventure: June 23, 2010

Posted on June 23, 2010June 7, 2010 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on Charlie and the Adventure: June 23, 2010
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Charlie helps WhySharksMatter and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources scientists count, measure, and tag newborn sharks like this scalloped hammerhead pup. This data is vital for shark management plans. Charlie uses himself for scale to show how small these animals are when they are young. Scalloped hammerheads can grow to more than 10 feet … Read More “Charlie and the Adventure: June 23, 2010” »

Charlie and the Adventure: June 22, 2010

Posted on June 22, 2010June 7, 2010 By David Shiffman 2 Comments on Charlie and the Adventure: June 22, 2010
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Finally out on the water, Charlie learns about an important marine conservation issue: bycatch. WhySharksMatter and Charlie caught 43 horseshoe crabs in our net while sampling for sharks. All of them were released unharmed after being transported a few miles from the net.

Anti-shark stereotypes in “River Monsters”

Posted on June 21, 2010June 21, 2010 By David Shiffman 44 Comments on Anti-shark stereotypes in “River Monsters”
Popular Culture, Science

Jeremy Wade and a "river monster". Image from treehugger.com

Over Memorial Day weekend, Animal Planet aired a marathon of it’s new hit show “River Monsters”. The show focuses on self-described “biologist and extreme angler” Jeremy Wade’s attempt to find some of the largest freshwater fish on Earth. I’ve heard good things about the show in the past but had never seen it before. After discovering that there were two episodes that dealt with bull sharks, and I immediately DVR-ed them to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I was absolutely shocked at what I heard Jeremy Wade say about sharks:

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Charlie and the Adventure: June 21, 2010

Posted on June 21, 2010June 7, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie learns about another endangered species to be on the lookout for while on the water. North Atlantic Right Whales pass by South Carolina’s shores every year as part of their migration route.

Charlie and the Adventure: June 20, 2010

Posted on June 20, 2010June 7, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Before he leaves to catch sharks, Charlie learns that manatees use South Carolina waterways. He’ll be on the lookout while out on the boat. WhySharksMatter has seen several manatees in the area.

Charlie and the Adventure: June 19, 2010

Posted on June 19, 2010June 7, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie is ready to go catch sharks with WhySharkMatter!

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