Shark Guardian Archives - Dive Timor Lorosae

Posted August 19, 2014 2696

Shark of the Month – Lemon Shark

The latest Shark of the Month blog from Shark Guardian Found in sub tropical and tropical waters in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the lemon shark can grow to approximately 3 metres in length and weigh approximately 90 kilograms. It is from the...

Posted July 12, 2014 868

Shark of the Month – Thresher Shark

The latest Shark of the Month blog from Shark Guardian There are 3 species of thresher shark and all tend to be solitary creatures. Although they do not appear to be a threat to humans there have been reports of divers being hit by their...

Posted January 8, 2014 1205

Shark of the Month – Zebra Shark (Leopard)

Zebra Shark (Stegostoma fasciatum or varium) Known by most of us as Leopard sharks, these are one of Shark Guardian’s favourite sharks due to their beautiful colouring and friendly nature. An experience not to be missed as a diver is when...

Posted November 6, 2013 2092

Shark of the Month – Porbeagle Shark

Shark of the month blog courtesy of Shark Guardian! With CITES (The convention on International trade in endangered species) fast approaching we thought we would focus on one of the lesser known sharks, but one which is in real danger of...

Posted October 8, 2013 647

Shark of the Month – Basking Shark

It’s time for shark of the month by Shark Guardian again! This month we chose a shark is more common along the UK coastline, the Basking Shark! It is the second largest living fish, after the whale shark, and the second of three plankton-eating...

Posted August 21, 2013 1676

Shark of the Month – Megamouth Shark

Blog brought to you by Shark Guardian – Megamouth Shark Order – Lamniformes Family – Megachasmidae Genus – Megachasma Species – pelagios Taxonomy – When the first megamouth was captured in 1976, a new...

Posted July 11, 2013 2896

Shark of the Month – Frilled Shark

Blog brought to you by Shark Guardian – Frilled Shark Description – The little-known, deepwater-dwelling frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is one of the most primitive species of living shark. The species name anguineus...