Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

As a shark tooth and fossil hunting enthusiast, I often have people ask me why I find fossils so fascinating. To me, the answer is simple: I’m astounded by the fact that I can walk along the beach in ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two huge white sharks are being tracked along the North Carolina coast on Sunday, according to an ocean research group that specializes in tracking the large sea creatures.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The ocean’s ultimate predator once hunted whales with ease.

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Four aquariums worked together to move two sand tiger sharks from the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. A female shark weighing 282 pounds and a male shark weighing 165 pounds were ...

WELLFLEET, MASS. (WHDH) - Two large sharks became stranded in Cape Cod Bay over the past week – on on Tuesday in Wellfleet and another on Saturday in Eastham. Both sharks died. Beached sharks are not ...

Florida anglers in Boca Grande pulled in a large hammerhead shark. The shark was later released. See the video.

The Sharks International 2026 conference (SI2026), known to be the world’s largest gathering dedicated to sharks and rays, is ...