Sharks
The Scariest Monsters of the Deep Sea
We took the spook-tacular celebration to the depths of the ocean, where some of the craziest—and scariest—looking creatures lurk in the dark.
October 30, 2012 |
By Emily G. Frost and Hannah Waters
The Shark Attacks That Were the Inspiration for Jaws
One rogue shark. Five victims. A mysterious threat. And the era of the killer great white was born
August 07, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Swimming With Whale Sharks
Wildlife researchers and tourists are heading to a tiny Mexican village to learn about the mystery of the largest fish in the sea
June 2011 |
By Juliet Eilperin
Stopping Sharks by Blasting Their Senses
Chemist and businessman Eric Stroud develops shark repellents to protect sharks from being ensnared in commercial fisheries
July 17, 2009 |
By Joseph Caputo
Forget Jaws, Now it's . . . Brains!
Great white sharks are typecast, say experts. The creatures are socially sophisticated and, yes, smart
June 2008 |
By Paul Raffaele
Sense and Sensitivity
Great whites have tiny brains but powerful sensory organs
June 2008 |
By Amanda Bensen
Shark
Recent attacks on people off the Florida coast are a tragic reminder of the animal's fierce nature. Yet scientists say the terrifying predator is itself in grave danger
August 2005 |
By Steve Kemper
