The ocean depths still hide unexpected treasures. A new species of shark has just been discovered, changing our view of the ...

The teen said it all happened in a matter of seconds. The shark, estimated to be between 5 and 6 feet long, took a nice size ...

An Prize committee announced the 10 finalists for the Emerging Conservationist award, which includes $50,000 to further their ...

China’s zoos have frequently faced allegations of showcasing fake animals, like dogs painted as pandas or wolves disguised as ...

Whale sharks can grow to 18m in length, but most that visit Ningaloo are juvenile males in the 3–7m range. Still, a creature ...

Global warming could increase the threat posed to whale sharks from large ships, according to a study published in Nature ...

Sharks, ancient cartilaginous fishes, have existed for over 410 million years, surviving five mass extinctions through their ...

Excitement quickly turned to disappointment as visitors discovered the 'whale shark' was a mechanical imitation.

A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a refuge that is protected yet full of ...

Visitors at Xiaomeisha Sea World in China were outraged after discovering the much-publicised ‘giant shark’ was a robot, not ...

An angler's close encounter with a 4-metre shark near the popular tourist town of Exmouth in Western Australia creates a ...