These Sharks Thrive in Alaska’s Icy Waters

When we think of Alaska, we typically think of grizzly bears, moose, and harsh tundras—not sharks. However, the icy waters of ...
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Spike in salmon shark sightings near Kodiak stumps researchers

Salmon sharks appear to be turning up in Kodiak fishermen’s nets and washing up on public beaches around Kodiak Island in greater frequency this summer. But there isn’t enough data to determine if the ...
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See it: Wildlife service officials seize 1,600 pounds of illegal shark fins in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Members of the U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service are being hailed as heroes after seizing thousands of pounds of illegal fish fins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is the ...
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Do Sharks in Alaska Prey on Sea Urchins?

Some animals can be finicky eaters, but sharks are not too picky. Tiger sharks and bull sharks are referred to as the trashcans of the sea since they will eat next to anything they can squeeze into ...
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From reindeer tourism to accessible fishing, Alaska entrepreneurs throw new ideas into the Shark Tank

Last week I manned a booth at a convention trade show in Sitka. The Alaska Travel Industry Association’s end-of-season meetup offers insiders a sneak peek at some of the new travel options around the ...
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Alaska king salmon and New England thresher shark hunts (1 of 2)

Trev Gowdy hunts down massive king salmon in the remote rivers of Alaska, while Fred targets monster thresher sharks off the New England coast.