What do sharks and pizza have in common? Meet Pineapple the blue shark. Are we weighing into the debate about pineapple on pizza?
In a day with Atlantic Shark Expeditions, you never know what you’re going to get. The Canadian Atlantic is a biodiverse marine ecosystem, home to a wide range of shark species, marine mammals, seabirds, and open ocean fish. Since we work with wild animals in their natural habitat, every expedition is full of possibilities!
On this particular trip, Captain Maggie and First Mate Llewelyn had prepped the shark cage and briefed the divers on safety protocols and how their participation contributes to our shark research. Once settled at the dive site, we scanned the ocean around the Apex Explorer for any signs of activity.
As we waited, a guest kindly offered the crew some pizza they had brought onboard. Just as everyone grabbed a slice, someone noticed a dorsal fin breaking the surface beside the boat.
Everyone gathered at the swim platform for a closer look. With its long torso, blue scales and pale underside, it was quickly identified as a Blue shark, also known as Prionace glauca. This species is known for its long migratory patterns (with some travelling over 9,000km annually) and elegant, fluid movement.
Divers entered the cage and had a rare opportunity to observe this beautiful shark up close. Our Photographer, Natalie, captured a series of photos and videos to create memories for our guests and contribute to our shark identification research.
Led by marine biologist Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, our Shark Research involves recording individual characteristics such as species, gender, markings, mating scars and potential fish hooks. These details help track population trends, look for site fidelity and long term ecosystem health in Atlantic Canada’s waters.
As part of our ID Research and education efforts, we name some of the sharks we encounter. This one was named Pineapple, inspired by the pizza that had everyone joking that the shark wanted a slice.
Encounters like this remind us that our marine research can be both meaningful and fun. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of pizza and a curious shark to make a day unforgettable!
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