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Tagging Sharks Amid Fish Guts
- Lucy Hawkes described tagging sharks in the Red Sea surrounded by fish guts while hanging 10 metres down.
- She waited for sharks to approach so she could spear-tag them despite fearing her mother's reaction.
Blue Shark With A Personality
- Steve Backshall recalled a blue shark that ignored food and engaged in tactile interaction for 90 minutes.
- He used the encounter to argue sharks can show distinct personalities and gentle behaviour.
Ancient, Successful Evolutionary Lineage
- Sharks appear in the fossil record around 400 million years ago and predate dinosaurs and trees.
- Their long survival reflects a successful body plan and resilience across five mass extinctions.