Sharks might not be a natural biological group, with most species potentially closer kin to rays than to an oddball group of sharks.

We’ve all heard of the world’s most massive sharks, both past and present. The megalodon, the great white shark, and the whale shark get most of the attention, but did you know that there are a ...

Whale sharks are not just a species but a 'living ecosystem,' according to experts.

Shark sightings near Myrtle Beach rise with warmer water. Learn which species appear, why bites are usually accidental and ...

A rare shark species thought to be wiped out due to overfishing has been spotted for the first time after over five decades in Papua New Guinea, shedding more light on the region’s rich biodiversity.

As wildlife tourism grows, scientists are asking a bigger question: can we bring people closer to nature without reshaping the ecosystems they came to see?

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 ...

According to research, scientists know quite a lot about sharks. For example, we know that an estimated 57 shark species are ...

A rare bite into the past. The fossilized tooth of a newly discovered ancient shark species – dating back about 340 million years – has been unearthed in the world’s largest cave system, officials ...