Maybe you've seen a "mermaid's purse" while walking on the beach. Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives. For around 455 ...

Shark attacks happen each year. Though the majority of incidents occur due to mistaken identity, the attacks are a reminder ...

Summer’s almost here — and so are the sharks. For years, shark sightings close to beaches and shallow waters have become more common as many sun soakers have been subject to unfortunate run-ins with ...

With an uptick in great white shark activity at SoCal beaches, a team from the Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab tags the giant ...

The new study is a reminder that technology is advancing quickly and our understanding of its ecological impact is still catching up.

CBS News climate producer Chris Spinder swam with sharks for a "CBS Mornings" story about protecting vulnerable populations of the apex predators. In this producer's notebook, he shares his experience ...

It is difficult for us to imagine how different bodily characteristics can be between humans and animals. And in many ways, ...

Blind as a bat. See like a hawk. Eagle-eyed…Eyes like a shark? As humans, we’ve long been fascinated by the capabilities, or lack thereof, of creatures throughout the animal kingdom. While some ...

On a special episode (first released on July 3, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: A recent spate of shark attacks on both coasts have swimmers and surfers concerned. But are these Jaws-esque fears ...

Revered and feared, sharks hold an unparalleled place in the human imagination. They are the ocean’s apex predator. The stuff of nightmares. The lurking specter of myths. Scientists tell us that ...