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Deep-ocean cameras capture first-ever images of live Goblin shark

Deep-ocean cameras capture first-ever images of live Goblin shark

Published by Jenni Sidey

Goblin sharks have spent years in public imagination as something half-seen, half-legendary, a pale, long-snouted predator usually known from carcasses, fishing lines, and brief encounters near death. Now they have finally been seen alive where they actually live, deep in the ocean. As a result, that changes more than a shark checklist. A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa-led team has reported the first published live observations of goblin sharks, Mitsukurina owstoni, in their natural deep-sea habitat. The paper, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, describes two separate sightings. One was near Jarvis Island in 2019, and another was on the slope of the Tonga Trench in 2024. For a species often called a “living fossil,” the footage fills in a major blank. Goblin sharks are the only living members of their family, a shark lineage dating back nearly 125 million years. Lead author Aaron Judah, a doctoral candidate in the Deep-Sea Fish Ecology Lab and the Deep-Sea Animal Research Center in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, said the …

Swimmer critical after shark attack at popular beach | World | News

Swimmer critical after shark attack at popular beach | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

The victim, believed to be in her 30s, sustained serious injuries to her arm and leg, according to police. She is in a critical condition. A witness told Australian news outlet news.com.au that a lifeguard on a surfboard raced to assist the woman after screams were heard. “I saw the shark’s fins,” the witness said. “A swimmer was doing laps not far from shore. The lifeguard made an X symbol with his arms and the shark alarm sounded.” The witness also reported seeing “a lot of blood” in the water, adding that the swimmer appeared to have sustained a bite to the torso. New South Wales police stated that the woman was pulled from the water by members of the public, who began administering first aid before emergency services arrived on the scene. Officers then provided further first aid before the woman was airlifted to hospital by helicopter. Nearby beaches, including Coogee, Clovelly and Bronte, have since been closed to the public. Just months prior, a 12-year-old boy was attacked by a shark in Sydney. …

Jason Derulo faces criticism over ‘cruel’ underground shark tank in his California mansion

Jason Derulo faces criticism over ‘cruel’ underground shark tank in his California mansion

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Jason Derulo has been criticized by an animal welfare organization after he revealed his at-home shark tank. Last month, the “Watcha Say” singer, 36, showed his shark and stingray tank to YouTuber N3on on a recorded tour of his $15 million Tarzana, California home. In the video, he revealed that he lets his son name the animals. The circular tank is positioned underground as the living room’s centerpiece and covered by glass, allowing people to walk above it and see the animals swimming below. The video drew criticism from an animal welfare organization, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, after it circulated online. “Normalising the ownership of sharks in a domestic tank sends a damaging message to audiences around the world,” said IFAW’s Christian …

Goblin shark filmed in its native habitat for the first time

Goblin shark filmed in its native habitat for the first time

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is one of Earth’s rarest and most elusive sharks. It’s also one of the weirdest. With its distinctive, hornlike snout and protrudable jaws, the pink-skinned living fossil is the only surviving representative of a family lineage that dates back nearly 125 million years.  The goblin shark was first identified in 1898, but sightings remain few and far between. The fish typically remain at a depth of around 3,000 feet, and any encounters with humans have been the result of accidental fishing line snags. The 13-foot-long predators also die quickly after reaching the surface. However, marine biologists at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa recently captured videos revealing not one, but two goblin sharks swimming in their native habitats. …

Shark kills diver off Western Australia

Shark kills diver off Western Australia

Published by Sam Flores

SYDNEY: A shark killed a diver off the coast of Western Australia on Saturday (Jun 6), police said, the country’s fourth fatal shark attack this year. The man in his 30s was attacked by a 4.5m shark off Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, ambulance services and the Western Australian government said. The attack was reported around 11.25am local time, they added. Police said the man was spearfishing when he was attacked by the deadly fish and was taken back to shore where paramedics attempted to treat him. “Sadly, he was unable to be revived,” they said. The state’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development urged people to take “additional caution” in the area and to stay abreast of shark sightings in the area. The attack comes just two weeks after a man was killed by a shark in northern Queensland state. And the killing is the second this year in Western Australia – last month a man died after being attacked by a great white off Rottnest Island near the city of Perth. Australian …

I put the Shark ChillPill to the test on the hottest day of the year. Here’s how it went.

I put the Shark ChillPill to the test on the hottest day of the year. Here’s how it went.

Published by skeptic

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsAn innovative design, but is it practical?It comes with three swappable fan heads10 speeds of cool that’s most effective up closeBattery life made for summer travelsLet’s talk about the priceIs the Shark ChillPill worth it? Portable fans are a hot-weather staple. When I got married on a sweltering July day, one of my bridesmaids passed me a portable fan, which didn’t leave my side all day. So it’s no surprise that personal fans are coming back in even bigger ways this summer. Personal fans can be found for under $20, but this year, some big names in appliances are joining the trend. Dyson dropped its $99 personal fan, but not before Shark launched the ChillPill this year. Shark’s personal fan features the most unique and elaborate design of any personal fan. Even Justin Bieber collaborated with Shark on a special edition of the ChillPill just in time for Coachella. So I put the Shark ChillPill to the test on the hottest day of the year, and spoiler, …

I Used To Wake Up Feeling Sick Every Morning. This Auto-Empty Shark Vacuum Healed My Summer Allergies

I Used To Wake Up Feeling Sick Every Morning. This Auto-Empty Shark Vacuum Healed My Summer Allergies

Published by Sam Flores

I could not believe how much extra dust the vacuum picked up. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. For years I have struggled with allergies, whether that be hay fever or dust, there’s always something making me feel a little bit off. I would wake up in the mornings thinking I had a cold, it’s so bad. I knew I had to change something up a little bit as it was becoming pretty unbearable. My flat is quite large and is all wooden floors, which is a total dust trap. So I realised recently that the time had come to get a new vacuum cleaner. The one that I had was old, didn’t really suck things up properly and would …

Kate Beckinsale Boards Shark Survival Film ‘White’ (Exclusive)

Kate Beckinsale Boards Shark Survival Film ‘White’ (Exclusive)

Published by Daniella Wilson

The shark survival genre has reeled in another star: Kate Beckinsale. The Hollywood Reporter can reveal that the Serendipity and Aviator actress has boarded action film White from director Jake West (Evil Dead), alongside Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Maze Runner: The Death Cure). The script is written by Dan Schaffer, the writer and illustrator of the cult comic book series, Dogwitch. Beckinsale will also executive produce the feature. It follows Willa Harba, a struggling actress trying to catch her big break, who is traveling overseas for a shoot with a self-obsessed star when their private jet crashes into the Pacific. Now the sole survivor, she’s stranded on a fractured wing with nothing but ocean around her. Her only lifeline is a satellite phone salvaged from the wreck, but when she calls for rescue, her demanding studio boss, Barbara (Beckinsale), brushes her off. Instead, her signal is picked up by marine biologist Sam Swatek (McNamara). She delivers chilling news: Willa has crashed into the infamous White Shark Café, a stretch of ocean where great whites gather to …

‘KPop Shark Heroes’ Brings ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Shark Week

‘KPop Shark Heroes’ Brings ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Shark Week

Published by Daniella Wilson

Discovery Channel is getting in on the KPop Demon Hunters craze in a very unique way —  a new Shark Week special starring two of the film’s actors. The special, KPop Shark Heroes, is set to premiere during this year’s Shark Week, scheduled for late July, and is hoping to change minds after recent shark attacks off the Korean peninsula.   While the actual demon hunting gang of K-pop idols are not involved, the special finds host Ken Jeong, who plays Bobby in the animated feature, “determined to reshape the perception of sharks across East Asia and around the globe,” according to a press release. Rei Ami, the singing voice of Zoe in the Oscar-winning film, joins Jeong, as the “Golden” singer is apparently a longtime lover or sharks. In the special, Jeong makes it it his mission to launch a public awareness campaign that “educates, empowers and shifts the narrative” around sharks through the “power of K-pop.” It’s unclear exactly how K-pop plays into the show, but it’s safe to say they’ll be no …