Sharks are becoming a popular feature in home aquariums, but there’s a clear distinction between freshwater and saltwater species. Freshwater sharks aren’t “true” sharks; they are small fish with ...

Witnessing an apex predator is often enough for most people. But what happens when two of the most powerful shallow-water hunters cross paths? In most instances, not much. However, there are rare ...

When sharks and crocodiles meet, science shows no clear victor exists. Survival, strategy, speed and strength determine outcomes, but most encounters end with caution, retreat and evolutionary balance ...

There are more than 500 species of shark swimming on planet Earth. In every nook, cranny, and corner of the ocean, from the warmest regions to the Arctic, various types of sharks can be found. Most of ...

In a remarkable scientific study featured in the journal Marine and Fishery Sciences, researchers shed light on extraordinary adaptation of bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) to a surprising habitat: a ...

David Attenborough is now legendary for his dominance over various epic and educational nature documentaries. His narration has been instrumental in helping viewers become invested in wildlife and the ...

“Sharks of the Dead Zone,” which premieres at 9 p.m. Friday as part of Discovery’s Shark Week, sounds a bit frightening. And it is, if you care about the health of our planet. The host of the special ...

Sharks have roamed the open seas for close to half a billion years and have witnessed the Earth’s evolution from a primordial soup to the haven for life it is today. When we think of Earth’s ancient ...

Marine biologists completely flipped the script on a prevailing theory about the series of shark attacks in Florida's Panhandle that injured three people on June 7. Many believed the sharks had been ...