Ripley's Aquariums

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Learn how Rip the Shark is making history.

Shark Research

In May 2022, Ripley’s Aquariums made history with the world’s first successful birth by artificial insemination of a sand tiger shark. Named “Rip” after Robert Ripley, this pup marks a significant step for its species around the world. Globally, sand tiger sharks are listed as a vulnerable species, and in some areas of the world, are endangered because of commercial fishing.

Learn how Rip the Shark is making history.
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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

November 11, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

Tire machèt is a Haitian fencing sport in which competitors wield machetes.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated daily cartoon. Howie Noel is the ninth artist in over a century to take up the pen as lead Cartoonist.