The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and ... [+] subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, often known for its long, whip-like tail.

Whale sharks entangled in fishing nets off Thiruvananthapuram coast highlight lack of compensation for fishers, conservation ...

The fastest shark in the sea is losing the race against extinction. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, ...

The research team was only hoping to see pelagic sharks in the area. Surprisingly, the discovery stumbled upon the rare anglerfish. Despite its eerie reputation, the fish is rarely observed ...

Overfishing of sharks is linked to coral reef destruction. Without sharks, smaller fish stop eating coral-eating starfish.

A new study suggests that the removal of predatory fish such as sharks from coral reefs may be a key factor driving outbreaks ...

This apex predator roams the world's oceans and has developed an appetite for the livers of the largest and scariest fish in ...

Now the scientists — who were researching pelagic sharks at the country’s Canary Islands — are going to study the anglerfish’s body, hoping to learn more about its uncharacteristic behavior.

Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators – with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean ... are ‘oases’ and activity hubs for pelagic predators in a large-scale marine reserve.” ...