We’ve all heard of the world’s most massive sharks, both past and present. The megalodon, the great white shark, and the whale shark get most of the attention, but did you know that there are a ...

The fossilized tooth of a newly discovered ancient shark species - dating back about 340 million years - has been unearthed in the world's largest cave system, officials said. A rare bite into the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Humans, under optimal conditions, can live to an age of 100 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fishermen unload a boatload of blue and shortfin mako sharks caught at sea in the city of Itajaí, Brazil. Photograph By Victor ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sleeper sharks live extraordinarily long lives and can thrive in near-freezing ocean temperatures near Earth's poles.

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...