Once upon a time, the fishing town of Gansbaai on the South African coast was something of a mecca for shark-spotters – so heavily populated with the predators that nearby Dyer Island is considered ...

Shortfin mako sharks are a “ prized catch among recreational fisherman” and are used for shark fin soup, leather and oils, according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. These sharks ...

Killer whales are famed for their manipulative hunting strategies, but this 'drowning' strategy was never documented before.

Killer whales are among the ocean’s most powerful predators. They can prey on stingrays, seals, porpoises, and even massive ...

As the best hunters in the ocean, sharks have scared and fascinated people for generations. They rule the ocean with rows of ...

Here’s a roundup of the top 10 most active regions for unprovoked shark attacks in the world, ranked from highest number of ...

Over 60% of whale sharks in Indonesia are scarred, most by boats and fishing platforms. Scientists say simple changes to gear ...

Great white shark sightings are increasing in unexpected waters as climate change shifts migration patterns. Experts explain the risks, the truth about shark behaviour, and the safety steps swimmers ...

Despite their fearsome reputation, the great white shark is listed as a Vulnerable (VU) species by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), primarily due to hunting (for fins and ...

Once near extinction, the increased presence of great white sharks further up the Northeast coast are causing alarm and hope.

Scientists uncovered two new prehistoric shark species, Troglocladodus trimblei and Glikmanius careforum, in Kentucky's ...

Recent research indicates that shark teeth, some of nature’s most efficient cutting tools, are increasingly vulnerable to environmental changes in ocean chemistry. A 2025 study published in Frontiers ...