Shark fin soup has been a delicacy in China since the 14th century, but controversy has arisen due to the millions of sharks that must be harvested each year to meet demand. The soup is made with shark cartilage, which adds a chewy and gelatinous component to the dish. Concerns about the declining global shark […]
“Jumping the shark” is a term used when a TV show has lost its appeal, originating from an episode of Happy Days where the character The Fonz water skis on a shark. The phrase can be applied to anything that has passed its expiration date, including music and real life situations. The term can also […]
The Megamouth shark is a rare deep sea shark with only 39 sightings and 3 on film. It has a huge mouth for filtering organic bits and pieces and is adapted to shallow depths. It is slow-moving and has a fragile skeleton, and gathers food using modified gills called gill rakers. Its discovery in 1979 […]
Squalene Shark Liver Oil is a supplement believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used in skin moisturizers and vaccines. It is also used to treat skin conditions and prevent radiation sickness. Squalene is found in shark liver and other fish, but can also be produced from plant sources. The use of shark […]
A shark bite hem is a design element that adds an irregular, dramatic dipping effect to a garment. It can be used on casual tops, nightwear, and even maxi dresses, and can be cut by hand or with a sewing machine. It enhances the feminine appearance and can be worn with underwear. As an eye-catching […]
Cows are more deadly than sharks in the US, causing over 20 times more deaths each year. Stairs and furniture are also surprisingly dangerous, causing more deaths than elevators and falls from significant heights. Scalding from hot tap water also causes around 35 deaths per year. Cows are more dangerous than sharks, at least in […]
