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Continue reading →: Think You Saw a Great White in the Gulf? It Might Be One of These SharksGreat white sharks do appear in the Gulf of Mexico—but they are still far less common than several other large shark species that can look similar at a glance. In many cases, what people believe is a great white is actually something else entirely. Out on the water, especially in…
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Continue reading →: Great White Sharks in Florida’s Gulf Waters: What’s Behind the Increase?Why are great white sharks showing up in Florida Gulf waters in increasing numbers? We investigate.
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Continue reading →: Are There Great White Sharks Near Destin, Panama City, and Pensacola?Great white sharks are showing up along the Florida Panhandle—and not just once in a while. From Destin to Panama City to Pensacola, encounters over the past several years have made it clear that these sharks are part of what’s happening in the Gulf of Mexico, not outside of it.…
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Continue reading →: We Might Be Wrong About Bull Shark AttacksBull sharks have a reputation as one of the most dangerous sharks in the world. But what if they’ve been blamed for attacks they didn’t commit? In this video, we take a closer look at shark attacks that were quickly labeled as “bull shark incidents” — and uncover the possibility…
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Continue reading →: Great White Sharks Are More Common in the Gulf of Mexico Than We ThoughtNew tracking data from OCEARCH shows the Gulf is part of their seasonal range For a long time, the Gulf of Mexico wasn’t really part of the great white shark story. If you grew up fishing its waters or talking with charter captains along the northern Gulf Coast, you heard…
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Continue reading →: Great White Sharks In The Gulf Family Day Coming To Port Arthur, TX June 20PORT ARTHUR, TX — The Museum of the Gulf Coast will host an exciting, family-friendly event celebrating one of the ocean’s most fascinating predators during “Great White Sharks in the Gulf Family Day” on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the…
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Continue reading →: The World Overlooks the Gulf -That Needs to ChangeThe water was perfectly calm that day on the Gulf. Only an occasional light breeze stirred the surface, barely enough to ripple the water. There was no wave action to speak of, and the visibility was unusually clear. As we eased up to a weedline formed along a current rip,…
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Continue reading →: Why Large Gulf Sharks Deserve Conservation and RespectOver the last several years, anglers, divers and coastal residents around the Gulf of Mexico have noticed a clear change in how often sharks are encountered. Species such as blacktips, spinners, sandbars and bull sharks are being seen more frequently than they were decades ago. With that increased abundance has…
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Continue reading →: Great Whites Caught on Florida Beaches-What Are They Eating?Great white sharks have recently been caught from the surf along Florida’s Gulf Coast — something that surprises many anglers and beachgoers. In my newest video, we take a closer look at several recent catches of great whites from Drop Zone Fishing Charters and what they might reveal about great…
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Continue reading →: Guy Harvey Foundation Empowering the Next Generation of Ocean StewardsFor educators who want to bring the ocean alive in their classrooms, there’s an incredible resource worth exploring. The Guy Harvey Foundation offers an impressive lineup of free educational assets designed to connect students directly to the world of marine conservation. This isn’t just another set of worksheets. It’s a…
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Hello,
I’m Chester Moore
I’m a wildlife journalist & conservationist who has written extensively about white sharks in the Gulf. The aim here is to raise awareness to their conservation through in-depth content and to have fun talking about the most epic creature in the ocean.