Sharks | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/sharks/RSS feed for SharksenWed, 14 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0000See the Stunning Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest, Capturing the Splendor and Drama of Naturehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-stunning-winners-of-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-contest-capturing-the-splendor-and-drama-of-nature-180989681/These 19 recognized images highlight the diversity across our planet and the value in appreciating and protecting the natural worldWed, 14 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-the-stunning-winners-of-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-contest-capturing-the-splendor-and-drama-of-nature-180989681/A Shark Was Spotted Swimming Through the Flooded Streets of New Jersey During the Nor'easterhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-shark-was-spotted-swimming-through-the-flooded-streets-of-new-jersey-during-the-noreaster-180989588/The creature has been identified as a smooth dogfish, a harmless species found throughout the western Atlantic Ocean. It wasn't the only animal caught in the chaos brought by the storm systemWed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-shark-was-spotted-swimming-through-the-flooded-streets-of-new-jersey-during-the-noreaster-180989588/See Nine Stunning Images from This Year's Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest That Show the Majesty of Marine Lifehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-nine-stunning-images-from-this-years-ocean-photographer-of-the-year-contest-that-show-the-majesty-of-marine-life-180989489/From seahorse farewells to saving a stranded whale, the photos capture the diversity and beauty of sea creatures—but also the perils they faceMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-nine-stunning-images-from-this-years-ocean-photographer-of-the-year-contest-that-show-the-majesty-of-marine-life-180989489/