Alaska Fish & Wildlife News
November 2026

Encountering Salmon Sharks

By Sabrina Garcia

I encountered my first salmon shark 10 years ago. I'm a marine research biologist with ADF&G and was in the Northern Bering Sea doing a juvenile salmon research survey when we incidentally caught the shark in the net. Salmon are the main focus of my research, but over the past decade I've helped attach satellite tags to a dozen salmon sharks, working with local and international partners. I also solicit help from the public on salmon shark sightings and encounters to develop a better understanding ...   Encountering Sharks Article Continued

Caribou and Antlers

By Katie Hansen

I have lived alongside the Western Arctic Caribou Herd for nearly a decade—yet I didn't realize that cow caribou shed their antlers after calving. To understand why this surprised me, it might help to know that ultimately, it was the caribou that brought me to Alaska all those years ago.

Alaska had always been a dream for my husband, a biologist and avid adventurer. I, on the other hand, was more skeptical (I prefer my snow relegated to Christmas). When we wanted a change, I agreed ...   Caribou antlers Article Continued