A protected shark found near a busy pier shows signs of illegal handling, prompting experts to warn how land fishing can kill ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of fish on the planet. They are among the largest animals to have ever lived. Only blue whales, sperm whales, and humpback whales (all mammals) are larger. The ...

THIS is the shocking moment a pack of killer whales tear a shark to pieces and feast on its remains. Terrifying footage shows three huge whales passing the lifeless carcass of one of the ...

A long-term study in Fiji shows they form preferred social relationships, avoid certain individuals, and change how social ...

A R2-billion beach resort promising jobs and tourism growth has triggered a scientific backlash over plans to deploy shark nets that critics say could harm endangered marine life.

A study found that rather than mixing at random, sharks have “active social preferences” and choose their social partners.

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth.

Alabama is home to many snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. Learn which 11 species are common and what to do if you see one.

By combining museum specimens, DNA analysis and historical records, researchers are revealing how these ancient animals once ...

A new study has collated reports of great white sharks in Spanish Mediterranean waters. Where is this elusive shark hiding?

The concept of friends in the animal world is one that’s been studied fairly frequently. We’ve learned that jaguars have best ...

Anthony Ochieng, Kenyan conservation photographer (left) and a whale shark photographed off Mafia Island, Tanzania, featuring National Geographic Explorer Mogamat Shamier Magmoet from South Africa.