News Digest - July Our selection of top shark stories, highlighting the latest news and discoveries from around the world... Important Shark And Ray Areas Delineated In The Mediterranean And Black Seas 2nd July A team of global and regional experts recently came together to embark on a massive mission: mapping critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras across the captivating Mediterranean and Black Seas. Scientists discover filter-feeding basking sharks are warm-bodied like great whites 20th July Approximately 99.9% of fish and shark species are "cold-blooded," meaning their body tissues generally match the temperature of the water they swim in—but researchers have just discovered the mighty basking shark is a one-in-a-thousand exception. Manage Cookie Preferences