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10 sharks that mattered in the 2010’s

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 By David Shiffman
Blogging, Popular Culture, Science, Uncategorized

Just when you thought it was safe to read another decade-in-review listicle…

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As the 2010’s come to an end, it’s a time to reflect on the often-problematic decade that was as we plan for a hopeful future. I am a sucker for year-in-review and decade-in-review listicles, and was devastated to learn that no one had yet written a decade-in-review listicle for sharks! Please enjoy my official, scientific list of the most important science, conservation, and pop culture sharks from the past decade.

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Dear Shark Man, are the relative sizes of sharks in the “baby shark” dance scientifically accurate?

Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 By David Shiffman
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Welcome to  Dear Shark Man, an advice column inspired by a ridiculous e-mail I received. You can send your questions to me via twitter (@WhySharksMatter) or e-mail (WhySharksMatter at gmail). Dear Shark Man, Are Daddy and Grandpa sharks really morphologically bigger than Mommy and Grandma sharks? Sincerely, Addicted to “Baby Shark” in Arizona Dear Addicted, Thank you … Read More “Dear Shark Man, are the relative sizes of sharks in the “baby shark” dance scientifically accurate?” »

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” »

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