Sharks are some of the most studied, and misunderstood, animals on the planet. Shark science helps us uncover how they live, hunt, migrate, and interact with their environments. This pillar page brings together all of our science-based articles, designed to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world diving experiences.
From shark senses and healing abilities to migration patterns and social behavior, our guides explain the science in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. Many are based on published studies, while others draw from decades of hands-on experience diving with sharks at Tiger Beach.
🔬 Explore our shark science library and discover the fascinating biology behind your encounters.
How Fast Can Sharks Really Swim? Myths vs. Facts
Introduction From Hollywood blockbusters to wild fish tales, sharks are often portrayed as lightning-fast hunters…
Why Sharks Migrate: The Science of Long-Distance Travel
Introduction Sharks are not just local residents of reefs and coastal areas. Many are long-distance…
How Sharks Heal So Quickly: The Science Behind Shark Recovery
Introduction Divers often notice something remarkable about sharks: even when injured, they seem to recover…
Do Sharks Sleep? What Science Says
It’s a question that fascinates divers and scientists alike: do sharks sleep? Unlike humans, sharks…
International Shark Attack File: 2024 Summary
The International Shark Attack File released their report for 2024 back in January of this…
Tiger Shark Research
Tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) are large predatory sharks known for their distinctive striped patterns on…
Shark Vision: Do Sharks have Good Eyesight?
Here’s the next segment on our Shark Senses Series. If you missed the first article,…
Shark Senses – How Do Sharks Hunt Their Prey?
Perfectly evolved over 500 million years and surviving 5 mass extinction events, sharks are true…
Shark Fins & Meat Contain High Levels of Neurotoxins
In a new study, University of Miami (UM) scientists found high concentrations of toxins linked…
Why Shark Science Matters
Understanding shark biology isn’t just fascinating; it has real-world applications:
- For divers: Knowledge makes encounters safer and more meaningful.
- For conservationists: Science highlights threats like overfishing, pollution, and climate change.
- For medicine: Shark immunity and healing offer insights into human health research.
Shark science reveals the truth behind the myths, showing sharks not as mindless predators, but as highly adapted animals vital to ocean ecosystems. By learning more about how sharks live and thrive, we take a step closer to protecting them, and ensuring future generations can experience their beauty firsthand.
Explore the full Shark Science Explained series above, and join us in celebrating the world’s most iconic ocean predators.
