The sharks give birth in secluded bays that scientists worry may be exposed to fishing.
Their oddly-shaped heads could help them swim, or improve their vision, or any of a host of other things
Most of us think of sharks as mindless killing machines, but are they? Shark experts have been finding clues that point to a complex social life and a surprising level of intelligence among sharks.
Shark sex is rough, and the lives of shark pups are even rougher. Some pups even cannibalize one another in the womb. Talk about a troubled childhood!
Sharks and other large animals face risk both from their dollar values among hunters and from shrinking habitats.
There are about 550 species of shark in the oceans. Around twelve percent of them glow. These luminous fish belong to two groups: the kitefin sharks and the lanternsharks. They are little creatures…
While shark attacks may seem to be on the rise across the globe, that doesn't mean sharks are on a hungry streak.
Rather than being afraid of sharks, people should be afraid for sharks, as their populations are seriously threatened. Learn why and find out how you can help.
Divers and conservationists say uptick in incidents could actually be beneficial to the species.
Thanks to Jaws, they're the ocean's most iconic and feared fish. But we know surprisingly little about them.
No creature has a reputation more fearsome than the great white shark. Despite all we’ve learned about them, including how they really don’t have much interest at in all eating us, movi…
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And other answers to your lingering questions about this citrus-y shark species
The video was captured by a camera strapped on the back of a great white shark, a species that can be found in surface- and deep-waters in all major oceans and has a lifespan of 70 years or more.
Some species of sharks and their locations could be an indicator of whether tropical weather is about to strike, according to new research.
With climate change, epaulette sharks will likely be born hungry and smaller than normal, study finds.
These giant carnivores roamed Earth long before tyrannosaurs — and held on where those tyrants didn’t reach.
Even though the number of sharks are increasing, the animals aren’t heading near humans.
For a reward, shore anglers can return pop-off satellite tags that are used to monitor the mortality rates of four species.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy posted a shark video you won't stop thinking about.