The shark family tree might be more complicated than previously thought. Scientists have long assumed that sharks are a ...

Juvenile bull sharks are not all feeding or behaving the same way, even within the same nursery. These individual differences ...

While we often wonder what sort of life might be discovered as we explore space, there is still much to be known about our own planet. The deep seas hold a great deal of mystery, and researchers ...

A rare shark species thought to be wiped out due to overfishing has been spotted for the first time after over five decades in Papua New Guinea, shedding more light on the region’s rich biodiversity.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Researchers who conducted a newly released study from the University of North Carolina say that buyers should be cautious at the seafood counter. After testing shark meat ...

The cuts left by a cookiecutter shark are recognizable for their uniformity, helping to identify the species by bite marks. Photo courtesy of University of Hawaii A Hawaii study has found that a ...

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