Rannvijay Singha opens up about investing in 'Shark Tank India' pitch
Rannvijay Singha has recently claimed that he invested in the pitch of a Shark Tank India candidate. Surprisingly, it's also the pitch that got all of the Sharks to invest.
Apr 15, 2022, 20:46 PM IST
Four new species of 'walking sharks' found off Australian coast
As Australia battles a raging bush fire that has destroyed much of flora and fauna of the region, according to a recent study several new species of sharks have been discovered in the waters off northern Australia and Indonesia.
Jan 22, 2020, 18:21 PM IST
Scientists identify new shark species in the Atlantic Ocean
Sixgill sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth, with ancestors dating back to over 250 million years, well before dinosaurs.
Feb 26, 2018, 10:20 AM IST
NASA algorithm used to track whale sharks
Over the course of two decades, lead scientist Brad Norman amassed around 30,000 photos of the awe-inspiring creatures, sent from "citizen scientists" across 54 countries.
Lions, chimpanzees among 34 endangered species to receive special protection
These species were selected to receive heightened conservation efforts at the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) conference that just concluded in Manila.
Oct 29, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Sharks, rays live longer than previously estimated: Study
James Cook University researcher Alastair Harry conducted a study on 53 sharks and rays after which it was discovered that a bull shark can live up to the age of 40, twice as long as had been estimated earlier.
Sep 29, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Mexican marine biologist works to save great white sharks
A Mexican marine biologist is using his new book to spread the message for protection of great white sharks, an animal that he contends is nearly perfect.
Aug 17, 2017, 21:54 PM IST
Sharks could hold genetic secret to long life
Greenland sharks, the longest living vertebrates on Earth which live for up to 400 years, could hold the secret to long life, geneticists mapping their DNA say.
Jul 08, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
Tagged animals at risk from hunters: Study
Tags produced "incredible" insights into the movements and lifestyles of many different species.
Mar 02, 2017, 00:43 AM IST
Background music in documentaries an obstacle in shark conservation?
As per a study, ominous background music present in shark documentaries may affect viewers' attitude and could thus hamper people's willingness to participate in conservation efforts.
Aug 08, 2016, 23:13 PM IST
World Oceans Day 2016: Five facts you didn’t know about shark!
Sharks are often considered as the most dangerous species of fish.
Jun 08, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
Shark attack leaves surfer fighting for life after losing leg; mammal killed!
The 4.2m-long shark, meanwhile, was trapped in baited drum lines and killed by the Western Australia fisheries department, according to reports.
Jun 02, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
Sharks possess distinct personalities like humans
Researchers from the Macquarie University observed the behaviour from the east coast of Australia and found that individual sharks had distinct and consistent responses when exposed to an unfamiliar environment and stress.
May 29, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Captured: Witness 70 tiger sharks ripping apart a dead whale! - Watch video
The video is actually a drone footage that was captured by Eco Abrolhos, an island tour company.
May 22, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
New evidence suggests our limbs may have evolved from shark gills
The new genetic results support the century-old but widely discounted theory on the origin of limbs.
Apr 20, 2016, 14:08 PM IST
Climate change to destroy sharks' hunting ability
Warmer waters and ocean acidification will have major detrimental effects on sharks' ability to meet their energy demands, says a new study.
Nov 14, 2015, 12:51 PM IST
300 million-year-old giant shark fossils found in US
Even before the age of dinosaurs, massive relatives of the modern-day sharks ruled the waters of present-day Texas, reveals an analysis of fossils recovered recently from the region.
Oct 31, 2015, 00:28 AM IST
