Shark Week
Coverage of Shark Week in the Nexus archive.
- Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away. That’s not necessarily a bad thing
Sharks can detect humans by the sounds they make in the ocean from 100 feet away. This challenges common fears about sharks stemming from media like 'Jaws' and 'Shark Week', as the article suggests this ability is not inherently negative.
- Monster 13-ft beast found off California coast in Shark Week’s hunt for the world’s biggest
A hunt for the largest mako shark during Shark Week off the California coast resulted in the discovery of a massive female that may exceed the species' 13-foot size limit.
- 'Shark Week' host Forrest Galante explains why crushing beers in the ocean is a bad idea
Forrest Galante, a wildlife biologist and Shark Week host, advises against swimming in the ocean during dawn/dusk, near river mouths, alone, or where fishing occurs to reduce shark encounter risks. He also notes that shiny jewelry can be mistaken for baitfish by sharks, leading to mistaken identity attacks.