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

A mysterious shark that may count as the world’s largest predatory fish appears to be in decline off the U.S., prompting a rush to gather as much information as possible about the secretive species, ...

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis’ nail tooth,” ...

Research started more than two decades ago by Demian Chapman, now the director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research, led to the discovery of a new species of hammerhead shark since ...

A bristle shark photographed in the deep waters off New Zealand. In the ocean where light barely penetrates through the depths, scientists have uncovered a new species of shark lurking off the coast ...

Summer beachgoers across the Gulf Coast have been on high alert following three shark attacks along the Florida Panhandle that happened mere miles from each other last week. While scientists say shark ...

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

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.

If Pearson does see a fin, he'll look for signs it is a shark. A dolphin only has one dorsal fin, while most sharks have two ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

After two separate shark attacks along Florida’s Panhandle on Friday resulted in three injuries, including two victims who were seriously wounded, many are now asking: How safe are Florida’s waters ...