The dramatic ocean saga that led to three men being rescued this week from a sinking inflatable catamaran off the Australian coast has been pinned on an unusual culprit: a small, cigar-shaped shark ...

Based on its whimsical name, it’s easy to assume that the cookiecutter shark is cute and gentle. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the name “cookiecutter” doesn’t refer to the ...

A close-up picture of the swordfish shows the cookiecutter shark bite marks. Fishers in Australia have hauled in a swordfish covered in dozens of strange, circular wounds following a shark "pack ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

How could a shark slightly bigger than a person’s hand bring down a colossal catamaran? That's the puzzling question that emerged in the early hours of Wednesday, as a trio of sailors embarked on a ...

Cookiecutter sharks are being blamed for cutting short three sailors’ bid to travel around the world in an inflatable boat. The fish, which are roughly 15-inches long with sharp teeth, appear to have ...