Having had numerous opportunities to dive and research worldwide with various shark species including the Great White, Bull, Tiger, Hammerhead, etc., I would...
Q: How did the Gummy Shark get it's name?<br><br>A: The Gummy Shark (*Mustelus antarcticus*) gets it's name from its apparent lack of teeth. The teeth of...
Not wishing to drag this topic on *ad infinitum*, could I just suggest that *all* sharks have the potential to be dangerous if not treated with the respect and...
I know the "Trivia" section is Cassie's terrain, and I'm not trying to step on anyones toes, but I've just been browsing the "Shark Fan Club" archives. In ...
I had never heard of the Gummy shark until this website and I've been studying sharks for over 15 years. I love learning new things. <br><br>I have to concur...
Wow! Cassie sure feels "special" knowing that she has been able to provide a little bit of knowledge for you! It's not often that a nine year old can do that!...
I'll give you guys a couple of days to find any other species before I make an "informed" posting!! BTW, the Bull Shark (*Carcharhinus leucas*) IS the species...
Okay, how many did you lot come up with - I'd say most of you got the "big three": The Bull Shark, Ganges Shark and the River Sharks (*Glyphis* spp.). In fact...
Cassie wanted to have this one too: What type of shark attacked Rodney Fox? And how many stitches did he require after the attack?<br><br>And last week's...
I know it was a Great White that attacked Rodney Fox. I believe he was abalone diving at the time. If I remember correctly the amount of stitches he needed was...
Hi All,<br> Interesting question! I know that all three species are known to feed on teleosts (bony fishes) and squid, and that they are all live bearers. ...
Yeah, I was a fan of the Aquaman series when Peter David wrote it. I felt the next writer did not capture the character as well. (I know this isn't shark ...
Glad you liked MEG. I actually just reread it when I recommended it to you, and enjoyed it as much the second time around (even though I knew what was going to...
Looks like Marc got the corner on the trivia this week. <br><br>I was wondering if anyone is as excited as I am about the release of Jaws on DVD with special...
Rodney Fox was indeed attacked by a Great White. It took 4 hours of surgery and 462 stitches to save his life. YIKES!!!<br><br>The Greenland Shark, Spined ...
Them there sound like fighting words!!! Well, not wishing to disapoint, here's my input. The Necklace Catshark (*Parascyllium variolatum*) is an Orectoloboid ...
Yes, as usual, you are right, Marc. I can't believe you knew that one! Parascyllium variolatum is also known as the Necklace Carpetshark, and gets its name...
For those of you interested...I've posted a photo of the Necklace carpet shark in Cassie's album. It didn't come out perfectly, but at least you can get an...
I know this one! Sharks do not have a swim bladder. Because of this, most species are required to constantly swim or they will sink to the bottom. <br><br>I'm ...
Sorry, Chad! We just wanted to see if we could "stump" Marc--but obviously we couldn't! Did you learn something from the question/answer anyway? Because that's...
Yep, I agree with Chad, bony fishes have a swim-bladder whilst sharks rely on their oily liver to provide them with lift (oil being less dense than water). ...
Disney bought the rights several years ago - when the hardcover was released, although there is still a vast shroud of mystery surrounding the making of the ...
In the introduction to the MEG paperback, the author talks about a movie, but I don't know any more about it than that. It would be a GREAT one, wouldn't it?...
I just got my hands on a copy of The Trench this weekend. I've gotten through the first few chapters. It's not as fast-paced as Meg, but so far, it's a good ...
I think Harrison Ford would make a good Jonas--not too rugged, and yet also able to play it humble and/or confused...and I think Lucy Liu (from Ally McBeal)...
You guys were right! Most bony fish have swim bladders, while sharks do not. Because sharks do not have these organs, if they stop swimming they will sink and ...
