Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

   5 reports
   • tportal (Croatia)10:24
     Morski psi mogu pripremiti ljude za uragan? Znanstvenici istražuju zanimljivu teoriju

     Od morskog psa ubojice iz filma „Ralje” do grabežljivaca iz serijala „Sharknado”, filmovi već dugo prikazuju morske pse kao izvor straha ljeti - no morski psi uz istočnu obalu SAD-a možda sada rade nešto korisnije: prikupljaju podatke koji bi znanstvenicima mogli pomoći u procjeni jačine uragana prije nego što stignu do kopna.

   • dailymirror.lk10:47first to report
     Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

     From the killer shark of ’’Jaws’’ to the tornado-tossed predators of the ’’Sharknado’’ movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when a shark ​cuts through the waters off the U.S. East Coast, it now may be doing more than hunting. It may also be gathering data that helps ‌scientists understand the potential intensity of a hurricane before it makes ..

   • gcaptain.com12:40
     Scientists Turn To Sharks To Improve Hurricane Predictions

     By Marta Serafinko Aug 8 (Reuters) – From the killer shark of “Jaws” to the tornado-tossed predators of the “Sharknado” movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when a shark cuts through the...

   • nypost.com16:22edited after publishing
     How scientists are using sharks to predict hurricane intensity on the East Coast

     previouslyScientists using sharks to predict intensity of East Coast hurricanes

   • indiatimes.com22:15
     In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictions

     Hurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will be as they approach the U.S. coast.

2. Sun, 9 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Times of India08:15
     US scientists tag sharks to help forecast hurricane intensification

     Sharks are being used as mobile ocean sensors by University of Delaware researchers in a new study that could help improve hurricane forecasts. Electronic tags attached to sharks collect water temperature, salinity and depth data as the animals move through the Atlantic. Scientists hope the information will improve understanding of ocean conditions that influence hurricane intensity.

   • Times of India18:40
     Scientists turn sharks into real-time ocean observers with sensors

     Researchers at the University of Delaware are leveraging sharks as dynamic mobile data collectors. These tagged sharks collect crucial data on ocean temperature and salinity, which play an essential role in enhancing hurricane intensity forecast models. The research team focuses on tagging migratory shark species along the Atlantic coast, marking a transformative step in the tracking of marine conditions.

3. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • milwaukeesun.com15:00
     Killer sharks now being used to improve hurricane predictions in US

     Scientists are now using sharks to collect ocean data that could help predict how strong hurricanes will be before they reach land.

4. Wed, 19 August 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:31
     Can sea turtles help scientists monitor cyclones and climate change?

     Australian oceanographer Christopher Chapman says sensor-equipped turtles could fill ocean monitoring gaps in cyclone-prone regions

5. Tue, 1 September 2026

   2 reports
   • yahoo.com04:07
     Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators

     Metzger marvels as the shark’s thick, rugged skin snaps a surgical-grade scalpel. “It’s no surprise that they’ve been around since prehistoric times and they’re still going strong,” Metzger says as h...

   • sitkasentinel.com16:19
     Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators

     Researchers are catching a wide range of sharks off the New York’s Hamptons and outfitting them with small trackers as they seek to understand more about one of the world’s few confirmed great …

6. Sat, 5 September 2026

   1 report
   • wuft.org05:35
     Is there some-fin special about Florida waters?

     Florida leads the nation in shark bites, but it is not because sharks are hunting humans. We break down how seasonal migrations, tidal currents, and holiday beach crowds create a natural collision course in the water.

7. Thu, 10 September 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India04:35
     Scientists to tag 70 vulnerable sharks around Britain to track their movements

     A new three-year research initiative is set to study three at-risk shark species in British waters. By using electronic tags to monitor their movements and diving behaviors, the team will analyze historical distribution data from anglers spanning decades. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance understanding of shark migration and behavior, ultimately contributing to effective conservation efforts for these essential marine creatures.