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Erich Ritter, Conservationist and Founder of SharkSchool, Dies at Age 61

Shark advocate Dr. Erich Ritter passed away at age 61 in his Pensacola, Florida, home on Friday. Dedicated to understanding shark-human interactions, Ritter spent most of his life advocating for shark conservation.

How Technology Is Making Shark News More Ridiculous

No, sharks aren’t coming into shallow water any more than usual—but now everyone at the beach has a camera.

Seven Shark Non-Profits to Support if You Love Sharks

If sharks keep disappearing, what will become of our oceans and favorite shark dives? These shark organizations and non-profits are dedicated to bringing change.

The Ultimate Guide to Shark Diving

The best places to go diving with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more. Plus: How to do it safely.

More than Meets the Eye: Whale Shark Eyeballs Have Two Incredible Features

No, whale sharks' eyeballs are not covered in miniature teeth. Here's what the discovery of dermal denticles in a whale sharks eyes actually means.

How Smart are Sharks?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman proves that sharks are far more than mindless killing machines.

SharkSchool Teaching Aims to Capture the Minds and Hearts of the Post-Jaws Generation

SharkSchool Teaching was designed as a simple way for an ordinary person to translate science for kids.

Sharks4Kids Encourages Bahamian Students to Become Shark Conservation Leaders

Sharks4Kids takes students in the Bahamas shark diving to inspire the next generation of shark conservation leaders by fostering a connection with their local marine life.

How Project Aware Is Protecting Sharks and Rays on a Global Scale

Project Aware amplifying diver voices to secure sustainable trading regulations for sharks and rays around the world.