Scientists have come one step closer to unraveling the age-defying secrets of the world's longest-living vertebrate: the Greenland shark. Understanding the biological mechanisms that facilitate this ...

Research has shown that pelagic sharks tend to have longer, narrower fins compared to their benthic relatives, which typically possess shorter, rounded fins. A key to understanding how sharks navigate ...

The epaulette shark’s ability to “walk” on land gives it a distinct survival advantage and traces its lineage back to the Jurassic period. When most people picture a shark, they likely imagine a sleek ...

More than 100 million years ago, scientists say, warming seas and reduced oxygen may have sent some sharks higher into the water column, where they evolved to be fierce and hungry. By Jeanne Timmons ...

Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. University of Tokyo-led researchers have now sequenced the first chromosome-level genome of the Greenland shark (Somniosus ...

The chain catshark may look like any other shark in daylight, but under blue light, its skin glows neon green. Here’s a breakdown of this remarkable adaptation.

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

Goblin sharks can be quite intimidating to look at, but their strange jaws are their biggest asset. Read here to learn more.

Sharks are some of the most fearsome predators in the ocean, but did you know they have a secret superpower? Unlike humans, who only get two sets of teeth in a lifetime, sharks never run out—some ...

Since Jaws was released 50 years ago, great white sharks have, arguably, become the most recognized fish in the ocean. But despite their fame, they’re not the biggest shark species. The largest shark ...

Source: Graham Casden/with permission. Sharks are fascinating animals with a range of personalities. They suffer from numerous misleading stereotypes and myths and instill fear in many people who so ...