Despite multiple mass extinctions, the frilled shark has managed to thrive for 100 million years. Today, it remains one of ...

Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on ...

Miami, Florida (CNN) — Diego Cardeñosa has loved sharks ever since he was a child. The Colombia native was never afraid of them when he visited his beloved beach. Instead, he was fascinated with how ...

By Shreya Dasgupta Countries under the international treaty to protect migratory animals have proposed increasing protections ...

Several massive great white sharks have been spotted off Florida's coast. This post shows you the largest great white shark ...

Researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of them critically endangered. Oregon State University researchers have made the first ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of shark with bizarre, human-like molars that it uses to smash down on prey. The new species, named painted hornshark (Heterodontus marshallae), ...

A Hawaii study has found that a certain species of sharks is more likely to bite humans during periods of low light. The ...

Great whites are one of more than 20 Mediterranean shark species protected under international law, meaning it is illegal to ...

The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks and rays, from the largest fishes in the sea – the majestic whale shark and manta rays – to the luminescent but rarely seen deep-water ...

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...

Shark "turf wars" have a "profound" effect on where seabirds nest, reveals new research. Scientists discovered a "critical" ...