sharks

We're hearing a lot about riptides, but this is all about the sharks.

It turns out that some of the fastest sharks in the world are here in the coastal waters of Maine. If you're thinking 'Jaws', yeah. He's out there somewhere.

Are you ready to get up close and personal with Jaws?

Sharks have been top-of-mind for many Mainers (and Maine visitors) these days because of the horrific fatal attack that occurred near Harpswell last month. Since many of us don't think of the waters of Maine being shark infested, this may surprise a few people...

Time to plan a late-fall road trip!

Baby shark can kill you.

Shark Week will return to the Discovery Channel in July and will feature Professor James Sulikowski at the University of New England in Biddeford.

The Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup this year over the San Jose Sharks in 6 games. The Stanley Cup is making its rounds and is tentatively scheduled to be in Maine on Wednesday, August 3rd.

Syfy channels ‘Sharknado’ movies have been a surprise hit for the network. There has been a ‘Sharknado 1 & 2, both starring Ian Ziering and Tara Reid. Both stars will return for ‘Sharknado 3’, but some new names have been announced for the next movie.

Katy Perry’s half time show was seen by more people at a Super Bowl than any other half time show. One of the songs featured a beach scene with dancing beach balls and sharks. The shark on the ‘left’ has been identified as long time Perry back-up dancer Brian Gaw.

Marine biologists at the University of Hawaii and the University of Tokyo have attached webcams to the fins of sharks in the hope to study their habits. Thirty sharks of various types were fitted with the webcams that include a camera, sensors and VHF transmitters.

If you're just now emerging from a deep slumber and have no idea what's going on in the world, here's an FYI: one of the greatest weeks of the year is upon us. (Cue the 'Jaws' theme song.) Happy Shark Week, shark fans!

Shark Week is here! Shark Week is here! We can finally stop living like it's Shark Week, because it's actually Shark Week! We're not the only one's who are excited by the prospect -- these animals also seem pretty geared up. (We're going to pretend the costumes were their idea, and not their owners.)

What in the name of 'Sharknado' is going on in this picture?

There's nothing quite like a refreshing dip in the ocean to cool off during the hot summer months.

If you're not excited for Shark Week, this commercial will definitely change your mind.