Scalloped hammerhead sharks hold their breath to keep their bodies warm during deep dives into cold water where they hunt prey such as deep sea squids. This discovery, published in Science by ...

Many shark species are capable of delivering a deadly bite to humans. Here is a list of sharks that data suggest are the deadliest threats to beachgoers. The International Shark Attack File is the ...

When you picture a shark, you probably think of a large, powerful predator cruising the open ocean. Species such as the great white shark, tiger shark and bull shark dominate popular media, with ...

For the first time, global governments have agreed to widespread international trade bans and restrictions for sharks and rays being driven to extinction. Last week, more than 70 shark and ray species ...

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week starts Sunday as concerns over a number of shark sightings on both coasts rise. Amid the shark talk, marine conservation scientist David Shiffman hopes people will ...