Sharks predate trees, dinosaurs, and the rings of Saturn. Across more than 400 million years, they have outlasted five mass ...

A species of large-bodied shark that nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters has been seen feeding on seals off the coast of ...

When we think of Alaska, we typically think of grizzly bears, moose, and harsh tundras—not sharks. However, the icy waters of Alaska are home to several shark species. Sometimes, even exotic species ...

A rare shark species thought to be wiped out due to overfishing has been spotted for the first time after over five decades in Papua New Guinea, shedding more light on the region’s rich biodiversity.

A fossil whale skull with a shark tooth still embedded inside suggests that large sharks once hunted or scavenged in the ...

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this series of stories called Species of the Month, the Light sheds light on other, lesser-known ...

Thanks to Jaws’ pulse-pounding theme, sharks are synonymous with a spine-chilling sound. In reality, they silently swim and scarf down prey without making a peep—until now, that is. These fish have ...