Dr. David Shiffman is a marine conservation biologist who studies threatened sharks and how to protect them.
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In this installment of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a common question about shark biology and behavior.
A marine biologist discusses everything you can learn from the recent release of the annual, International Shark Attack File report and how to spot misleading information.
Some divers say wildlife tourism will solve the shark conservation crisis. It’s more complicated than that.
Sharks giving birth and what do tiger sharks eat? All this and more — shark facts explained by science expert, David Shiffman.
In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers a question from a reader.
All marine protected areas (or MPAs) are not created equal—these factors help determine whether this important environmental tool can achieve its goals.
Scuba divers are always looking for ways to help protect shark species—here are some common conservation mistakes and ways that you can help protect sharks.