Rare shark covered in thorns suddenly found in ocean
Researchers were able to study the elusive Chilean angel shark for the first time in more than 100 years.
Great white shark's "gigantic" ancient relative revealed
The creature had the potential to reach up to 30 feet long, making it possibly the largest shark of this type ever to have lived.
Huge prehistoric salmon had spikes that could have "easily killed" a shark
The salmon, which went extinct around five million years ago, is thought to have reached immense sizes of almost 9 feet in length.
Father rips shark's mouth off son in fishing trip horror
Nathan Ness, 16, reeled in the great white shark while fishing but it wasn't long before the predator sunk its teeth into his leg.
Sharks seen "adapting" to different environments for first time
"Sharks are adapting their movements and routines to suit their local environment, rather than behaving the same way everywhere," researcher Oliver Jewell said.
Internet amazed as dog swims with "harmless" shark
"Thanks for teaching us something nice," said one user.
Baby great white sharks are menacing California beaches
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery relating to great white sharks and where the young spend their time.
"Wildly different" shark that can live for centuries at risk
A mysterious species of shark that lives at depths of up to 6,000 feet is at risk of being overfished.
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'Killer Cold Events' on the rise
Cold events in the oceans have increased over the past 30 years, a study found, and it is severely affecting species like sharks.
California gets warning about sharks
"We won't be able to monitor sharks along California anymore," said Chris Lowe, director of the Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach.
New "ghost shark" species with giant eyes found thousands of feet deep
Creatures are distant cousins of sharks and rays, with their most recent common ancestor having lived over 400 million years ago.
Great white shark found decapitated on beach
The shark is thought to have been caught out at sea then brought to shore and decapitated, with its head still remaining missing.
Dolphin drowned in beach's controversial shark net, video shows
Non-target animals including rays, turtles, and marine mammals, such as dolphins and seals, have been caught in New South Wales shark nets.
Secrets of hammerhead sharks revealed in "very rare" images
A series of pictures show how the hammerhead starts to widen halfway through the sharks' gestation period.
Rarely-seen megamouth shark killed—and sold for just $17
This megamouth discovery marks only the sixth-ever time that one of these rare sharks has been spotted off the coast of Africa, and the first in East Africa.
Woman's encounter with shark "hip height" in ocean caught on camera
The scary moment was captured in Monkey Mia, a tourist destination around Australia's UNESCO-designated Shark Bay area.
Video shows sharks swarming, attacking charter boat
The charter fishing boat was swarmed by sharks that attempted to attack its motor.
Great white shark washes up on beach, shocking crowd
The rare stranding occurred after the great white shark thrashed in the shallows off a popular Australian beach.
Orca consumes great white sharks in "astonishing" video first
The orca was spotted preying on an 8.2-foot juvenile white shark and was observed carrying its liver in its mouth.
Video of crocodile eating shark sparks warning
Locals have been advised never to feed crocodiles for fear they will associate humans with food. Similar rules are in place for alligators in the U.S.
Giant shark takes whale's "whole head off" in "lightning" attack
While a beachgoer was trying to send a stranded whale back to sea, a suspected great white leapt from the water and attacked.
Great white shark found dead on Florida beach
The shark was 13 feet long and weighed 1,500 pounds.
Shark attacks man in river, rips off foot and most of calf
Bull sharks usually live in the open ocean, but they are known for their ability to migrate up rivers, which can sometimes mean they become a threat to humans.
Can you spot the five great white sharks lurking close to the shore?
Five is a relatively small number compared to how many sharks the drone photographer has seen in the past.
Endangered shark species suddenly found dead on beach
One expert said it's possible that the shark was pregnant when she died.
Paleontologists reveal prehistoric shark's teeth had their own tiny fangs
The newly discovered shark lived in the Paleocene period, approximately 65 million years ago.
Fatal shark attacks saw "unnerving" uptick in 2023
Australia had the most fatal attacks out of any country, largely due to its high population of great white sharks.
First-ever image of a newborn great white shark revealed
"No one has ever been able to pinpoint where they are born, nor has anyone seen a newborn baby shark alive," filmmaker Carlos Gauna said.
Scientists find new details about the giant megalodon shark
The infamous predator is often depicted as a larger, more fearsome version of the great white shark—however it seems this is not so accurate.
Shark injures surfer days after teenager killed in another attack
The attack comes 12 days after teenager Khai Cowley was killed by a suspected great white in South Australia.