Known best for their ability to "walk" on the sand and coral where they usually live, new research shows epaulette sharks could also defy assumptions in other ways.

Scientists studying Australia’s walking sharks found reproduction demands no extra energy, even under stress, raising new ...

“Tiger sharks typically roam widely in what can seem like random patterns, so finding such a strong and consistent seasonal ...

The grey reef shark is characterized by its slender body, grey coloration, and prominent white fin tips. In the face of the escalating global biodiversity crisis, scientists are racing against time to ...

Bringing new babies into the world is as stressful as it as tiring, but new research has revealed one species of sharks has ...

In the heart of French Polynesia, a narrow channel carves its way through the Fakarava Atoll, connecting a vast lagoon to the open ocean. To the casual eye, it’s a beautiful stretch of turquoise water ...

On a sunny May afternoon in 2024, a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) unwittingly allowed researchers a glimpse into the little-known romantic life of this species. Although these sharks are technically ...

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...