It is difficult for us to imagine how different bodily characteristics can be between humans and animals. And in many ways, ...

Sharks are a remarkable, diverse group of ocean-dwellers that inhabit marine ecosystems all over the world. From the massive, gentle giant whale shark to the bioluminescent dwarf lantern shark, there ...

Sharks have roamed the open seas for close to half a billion years and have witnessed the Earth’s evolution from a primordial soup to the haven for life it is today. When we think of Earth’s ancient ...

Scientists may have been getting shark ages wrong. A new study uses chemical signals in bones to track age more accurately.

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...

The epaulette shark’s ability to “walk” on land gives it a distinct survival advantage and traces its lineage back to the Jurassic period. When most people picture a shark, they likely imagine a sleek ...

A scientist checks on a young bull shark in Texas. Philip Matich In late spring, estuaries along the U.S. Gulf Coast come alive with newborn fish and other sea life. While some species have struggled ...