Our local weekly newspaper, The Santa Barbara Independent, inspired by the hard work we've been doing here at The Fear Beneath, has published a series of articles about sharks in the Santa Barbara Channel. The articles discuss the presence of sharks here, historically and in the present day, and provides some interesting information and perspectives. Further, and more … [Read more...]
Shark Shield – A new way to prevent shark attack?
When the shark appeared, the husband and wife in their double kayak had paddled for only 10 minutes, reaching just past the mouth of the harbor. "It surfaced next to us like a submarine," said Jon Schwartz. "It was like 9, 10 feet long, directly perpendicular to us, about 12 feet away, a tiger shark, about 200 pounds. It was staring at us, right next to us. Our worst fear … [Read more...]
International rise in revenge-killings by animals?
Marauding elephants, aggressive sea lions, snap-happy crocodiles... As animal attacks on humans reach frightening levels, scientists are beginning to understand exactly what the beasts are thinking. And it's not good. "In Mexico, in just the past few months, there's been a spate of deadly shark attacks with The LA Times reporting that, 'the worldwide rate in recent years is … [Read more...]
Heart-Pounding Shark Encounter in Ocean Beach
A bone-chilling account of shark confrontation from our colleagues at The Shark Research Committee! Ocean Beach - August 6, 2008 - Matt at SurfPulse.com forwarded the following report: Mike Anable, Evan, and Melissa, were surfing Ocean Beach near Pacheco Street, San Francisco. Anable recalled; “It was about 12:30 PM when Evan and I observed the dorsal fin of a shark, 10 … [Read more...]
Catalina Channel White Shark Sighting
The Shark Research Committee has a new report from a Los Angeles-area man... >Catalina Channel — On July 23, 2008 Bill Davidson was aboard a 42 foot Grand Banks vessel 10 miles off the coast of Long Beach. It was 11 AM the sky was clear and the water calm. Air and water temperatures were recorded at 74 and 69 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. Water visibility was 50 – 60 … [Read more...]
BIXBY BLOODBATH: ANOTHER SEAL MASSACRED!!!
This floating, rotting, seal carcass was spotted today near the Bixby Ranch in Northern Santa Barbara County! Local divers entered the water and reportedly observed bite marks on the mangled, bloated pinniped corpse, accompanied by the festering, rancid, stench of death. Given the abundance of mammalian sea life in these waters, it is no surprise that this local … [Read more...]
Burying Beached Whales Means Shark Attacks
Surfer Magazine reports on the burial of a blue whale and the attraction it presents to sharks in the Santa Barbara Channel. … [Read more...]
Shark Attacks on the Rise!
Plenty Magazine reports: Shark attacks on the rise as the animals’ numbers plummet! George Burgess, manager of the International Shark Attack File, discusses the sea creature’s uncertain future By Susan Cosier When George Burgess was growing up, the oceans were seen as a treasure trove of resources. Now, many fish stocks are failing and sharks, the iconic creatures of … [Read more...]
Sharks Viciously Slaughter Pygmy Whales
Two pygmy whales have succumbed to their wounds after a fatal shark attack. … [Read more...]
South Africa Shark Spotters
Living on Earth reports on South Africa's latest ocean safety program "Cape Town has over the last few years experienced an increase in the number of White Sharks occurring in the in-shore zone... anecdotal evidence from water users suggests that in-shore occurrence has increased. In response to these events and the increased fear by water users, particularly in False … [Read more...]