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How Far Can Sharks Smell Blood?

In this installment of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a common question about shark biology and behavior.

How to Read the Shark Attack File Report Like a Marine Biologist

A marine biologist discusses everything you can learn from the recent release of the annual, International Shark Attack File report and how to spot misleading information.

VIDEO: 5-Year-Old Cage Dives with Great White Sharks

Five-year-old crosses cage diving with great white sharks off of bucket-list.

Can Wildlife Tourism Solve the Shark Conservation Crisis?

Some divers say wildlife tourism will solve the shark conservation crisis. It’s more complicated than that.

Even More Amazing Shark Facts You Haven’t Heard a Million Times

Sharks giving birth and what do tiger sharks eat? All this and more — shark facts explained by science expert, David Shiffman.

What’s the Deal with a Goblin Shark’s Crazy Snout?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shif David Shiffmanfman tackles a question about a deep-sea shark’s unusual anatomy.

The Recipe for a Successful MPA

All marine protected areas (or MPAs) are not created equal—these factors help determine whether this important environmental tool can achieve its goals.