Whether a species has just freshly emerged, or it has been around for millions of years does not dictate its vulnerability.

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut ...

Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on ...

Miami, Florida (CNN) — Diego Cardeñosa has loved sharks ever since he was a child. The Colombia native was never afraid of them when he visited his beloved beach. Instead, he was fascinated with how ...

New research shows that losing threatened requiem shark species could erase millions of years of tooth evolution and squeeze the genus Carcharhinus into a narrower ecological role. So, what happens to ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of shark with bizarre, human-like molars that it uses to smash down on prey. The new species, named painted hornshark (Heterodontus marshallae), ...

The most fin-tastic exhibit on the Strip is adding to its roster. Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef unveiled its new “Rocky Coast” exhibit this week, featuring four new species of sharks including the leopard ...

That wouldn't be a bad answer. While shark attacks remain infrequent in Massachusetts waters, there are several different species of sharks living off the coast of Massachusetts, especially in the ...

As summer heats up in Australia and more people go swimming, concerns about sharks inevitably rise. But what is the real ...

A small bioluminescent shark so rare that there are only two specimens in the entire world has been discovered in the Gulf of ...

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 ...