Shark Task Force

Think like a Shark Diver.

This time on the Shark Task Force, why it's important to think like a shark diver in and out of the water. For more on sharks - follow us SpaceSharkEarth on Instagram and SpaceShark on YouTube. We'll see you next time because, Why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks?

International Whale Shark Day

August 30th is celebrated as International Whale Shark Day around the world. this time on the Shark Task Force, let's meet this impressive animal in the waters off the coast of the Yucatan.  

Emma the Tiger Shark Update

This time on the Shark Task Force, an update on Emma the Tiger Shark - and shark diving in the Bahamas.  Diving with Tiger Sharks takes a lot of knowledge on how to scuba dive. The other thing about diving with Tiger Sharks in the Bahamas, is that they largely repeat the same pattern, so you can almost predict where the shark will be. Of course that gets more interesting when you have a lot of sharks. As for Emma the Tiger Shark, I asked AI what it knows about her: "Emma the tiger shark is one of the most remarkable animals in the ocean. She belongs to a species that can grow up to 5 meters long and weigh over 900 kilograms. Emma has been tracked by scientists for over a decade, and she has shown remarkable intelligence and curiosity. She often approaches divers and boats, sometimes even nudging them gently with her nose. She also has a distinctive pattern of stripes and scars on her body, which makes her easy to identify. Emma is a valuable source of information for researchers who want to learn more about the behavior and ecology of tiger sharks, which are often misunderstood and feared by humans."    

Bull Sharks at Night

We've had a lot of adventures on the Shark Task Force... but one of the most incredible has to be diving with Bull Sharks, at night, in the Bahamas.  Check it out this time on the Shark Task Force. Why wait a whole year, for just one week on sharks?

Diving with Tiger Sharks

If you want to see sharks – one of the best places in the world to go is the Bahamas. To most people – spending time with sharks is scary. If you are briefed, take nothing for granted – and know their basic behavior… you are safer with them – than you would be driving. Find out more in this edition of the Shark Task Force.