As a shark tooth and fossil hunting enthusiast, I often have people ask me why I find fossils so fascinating. To me, the ...

The Caribbean Sea is often associated with crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reefs, and post-card perfect beaches. But beyond these beautiful features, the Caribbean is home to something less ...

Increasing acidity in the world’s oceans is changing the structure of sharks’ teeth and making them weaker, according to a ...

A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks' teeth and found that future generations of ...

When you picture a shark, you probably think of a large, powerful predator cruising the open ocean. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Species such as the great white ...

A new study on blue sharks shows that their movement patterns in the open ocean are closely linked to internal energy stores ...

As a devoted ocean swimmer, I've learned to accept the risk of exploring an ocean that is not my natural habitat.

As the best hunters in the ocean, sharks have scared and fascinated people for generations. They rule the ocean with rows of very sharp teeth and senses that can pick up even the smallest splash. The ...

Tiger sharks are typically solitary wanderers, and it wasn’t clear to scientists how they came together to reproduce. But as HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports, groundbreaking research from the ...

The whale shark always presents a subtle irony. It's the largest fish in the world, reaching tens of meters in length, yet ...

Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.