A shark expert, whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie "Jaws," explains some of their ...

Maori octopuses have also made the news recently for an extremely unusual behavior: catching a ride on the back of a shortfin mako shark. We have to wonder what they’ll be seen doing next.

Despite not having bones, sharks can grow pretty large. There’s the aforementioned whale shark, roughly the size of a bowling ...

Humans have driven sharks and their cousins to the brink of extinction. The health of the entire ocean is at stake.

Fifty years on from the release of Jaws, it’s still not safe in the water… if you’re a shark. Steven Spielberg’s legendary ...

As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, Science News explores the vast range of shark sizes, from megaladon to the dwarf lanternshark.

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean.

Sharks are much more unique than people give them credit for. From personalities to changing body temperatures, here are 10 ...

New England had a rather large and gentle visitor over Memorial Day weekend. According to NBC News, a huge 20-foot ...

Additionally, instead of feasting on beachgoers, basking sharks eat plankton and smaller fish, according to the New England Aquarium. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the news you ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — People eating at a Block Island restaurant ... “In this case, it was about a 20-foot basking shark,” said Jon Dodd, executive director of the Atlantic Shark ...