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

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 ...

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 lantern ...

Whether a species has just freshly emerged, or it has been around for millions of years does not dictate its vulnerability.

That wouldn't be a bad answer. While shark attacks remain infrequent in Massachusetts waters, there are several different species of sharks living off the coast of Massachusetts, especially in the ...

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 ...

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.

The most fin-tastic exhibit on the Strip is adding to its roster. Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef unveiled its new “Rocky Coast” exhibit this week, featuring four new species of sharks including the leopard ...

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), ...

As summer heats up in Australia and more people go swimming, concerns about sharks inevitably rise. But what is the real ...

A small bioluminescent shark so rare that there are only two specimens in the entire world has been discovered in the Gulf of ...

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 ...