By Shreya Dasgupta Countries under the international treaty to protect migratory animals have proposed increasing protections ...

A Hawaii study has found that a certain species of sharks is more likely to bite humans during periods of low light. The ...

Populations of reef sharks and rays continue to dramatically decline all across the world, largely because of overfishing. To help bring them back, scientists need to understand which sharks and rays ...

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis’ nail tooth,” ...

Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches attract thousands of visitors each summer, but they’re not the only ones drawn to the surf. The warm coastal waters are home to a wide variety of shark species ...

Great whites are one of more than 20 Mediterranean shark species protected under international law, meaning it is illegal to ...

Deep sea holds alien-like species. The frilled shark, a living fossil, remains a mystery. Its unique anatomy includes six ...

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...

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.

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 ...

(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 ...