31 Shark Feature Articles

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Walking Sharks
You probably heard about the new species of "walking shark" that has been discovered in Indonesia? Learn more @ Coralrealm!
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Shark Sex 2nd Edition
Learn about shark courtship and unique mating behaviors of members of the elasmobranch families.
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New Wobbegong Species
New Species, New Discovery. Although common in certain areas off Australia, little is known about the biology of the wobbegongs. In this article, researcher Charlie Huveneers discusses his recent findings on the biology and conservation of the members of this unique family.
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Shark Feeding Behavior
Sharks have long been looked at as mindless eating machines. These animals exhibit a diversity of techniques to locate, capture and ingest their prey. These behaviors are the subject of this CoralRealm Guide.
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How to be a Safe Shark Diver
Whether by choice or by chance, more divers are having close encounters with sharks. In this article you will find tips on how to avoid injury when diving with these amazing animals.
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Big Biters - Who Are They?
Which sharks bite more divers that any other species? The white shark? How about the tiger shark, the bull shark, or the ubiquitous gray reef shark? No, its none of these well known "bad boys." Get the answer here!
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When the Shark Bites......
CoralRealm advisor Bob Halstead, underwater photographer and former owner of the Telita, describes an accident that occurred during a shark feed. He describes how Dinah Halstead, his wife, was bitten by a silvertip shark.
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Diving with Wobbies
There are six species of wobbegongs that can be found around the Australian coastline. Go with author/photographer, Scott Michael, as he searches for two of these species, as well as other sharks on the rocky reefs of Forester, New South Wales.
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All About Hammerheads
A 13 part presentation on hammerheads including schooling behavior, taxonomy, feeding behavior, food habits, habits, social behavior, hammerhead body language, potential danger to man, best places to see hammerheads and much more!
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Smalltoothed Sandtigers -
Deep Water Beasts!

Experience an up-close and personal encounter with this massive deepwater shark with biologist Clay Bryce as your storyteller. Great photos of this rarely seen beast -- plus detailed biology info!
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Feeding Mechanism of the White Shark
The white shark is a super-predator that feeds on a variety of fish and mammalian prey. In this article you can read about and see how the white shark feeds.
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Shark Anatomy Illustrations
Illustrations of basic shark anatomy.
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Photographing Sharks
Are you interested in getting better shark photos? This article will provide you with practical tips on how to get better shark shots.
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Shark and Ray locator
Find out the best places to go to find your favorite sharks and rays.
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Bamboos & Epaulette Sharks
Do you know about the sharks that crawl over the bottom, can withstand high water temps, and that undergo chromatic metamorphoses? Read about this unique group of reef-dwellers! Includes a photo gallery showing many of the known species.
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Reef Fish Encyclopedia
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Shark and Ray Encyclopedia
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