This ‘ghost shark’ has teeth on its forehead
Some male ghost sharks have a truly haunting way of showing affection — they use teeth that grow out of their foreheads. These strange creatures, known as spotted ratfish, use…
From gentle giants to ghostly hunters, sharks face an unseen peril
The habitat of thirty species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, also called ghost sharks, overlap with areas where proposed deep-sea mining may occur, according to new research published in Current…
Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Australian researchers have put bite-resistant wetsuits to the test—by letting sharks sink their teeth into them—and found that the high-tech materials can help reduce injuries in…
“How Sharks Became Earth’s ‘Ultimate Survivors’: Insights from Paleontologist John Long’s New Book ‘The Secret History of Sharks'”
“The Secret History of Sharks” author John Long met with Live Science to discuss his new book, recent revelations about megalodons, and how he got over his fear of great…
The Mystery Unveiled: Why Greenland Sharks Live Incredibly Long
New research has uncovered the mystery behind the remarkable longevity of Greenland sharks, the world’s longest-living vertebrates. These sharks can live for hundreds of years, with some potentially exceeding 500…
Ancient 30-Foot Great White Shark Relative Found in Mexican Quarry
Complete fossils from an enormous shark that lived alongside the dinosaurs reveal crucial information about this enigmatic predator — including it being an ancient relative of the great white shark.…
Surge in Alabama’s Bull Shark Population—No Need to Fear Shark Bites
Juvenile bull shark numbers have surged in Mobile Bay, Alabama, as waters warm up — but there’s no need for swimmers to fret, researchers assure us. Baby bull sharks are…
Great white sharks are hanging out in the twilight zone and scientists don’t know why
Researchers recorded the movements of ocean predators and found many diving to depths of over 3,200 feet for reasons that are currently unclear. Large marine predators including great white sharks…
Positive Sign for Great White Shark Population as Sightings Increase in Canadian Waters, Experts Say
Embarking on a sunrise run along the beach, where the morning sun paints the sky with hues of pink and gold, invites a rhythmic dance with the waves as your…