VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.(WRIC) – There are different types of sharks that can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay that people in Virginia should be on the lookout for. Some of the most ...

That wouldn't be a bad answer. While shark attacks remain infrequent in Massachusetts waters, there are several different species of sharks living off the coast of Massachusetts, especially in the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks and rays, from the largest fishes in the sea—the majestic whale shark and manta rays—to the luminescent but rarely seen deep-water lantern ...

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.

Whether a species has just freshly emerged, or it has been around for millions of years does not dictate its vulnerability.

Research started more than two decades ago by Demian Chapman, now the director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research, led to the discovery of a new species of hammerhead shark since ...

The ocean’s depths are home to some of the most bizarre and fascinating shark species on Earth. These rare and weird sharks showcase extraordinary evolutionary traits—elongated jaws, bioluminescent ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida officials on Tuesday added oceanic whitetip sharks to the list of shark species prohibited from being harvested or harmed in state waters. The Florida Fish and ...