Sharks
Where Did South Africa's Missing Sharks Go?
After a spate of orca attacks spooked the fish, they have now been found
Efforts to Bring Back the Caribbean Reef Shark May Become a Conservation Success Story
The endangered creature is a target for fishing off the coast of the Bahamas—and a magnet for ecotourists who just might save it
How Two Great White Shark 'Buddies' Could Change Perceptions of the Species
A pair of great white sharks named Simon and Jekyll have been swimming together for more than 4,000 miles in recent months
How Conservation Paleobiology Serves as a Guide for Restoring Ecosystems
Researchers use historic remnants like antlers, shells, teeth and pollen to learn how natural communities once worked
See the Baby Glow-in-the-Dark Shark Hatched at the Tennessee Aquarium
In coastal waters, swell sharks appear a glowing green color to other members of their species due to a special eye adaptation
'The Shark Is Broken' Brings the Making of 'Jaws' to Broadway
The play examines the tensions stirring between the film's three leads as they navigate a chaotic production process
15 Shark Photos That Will Terrify and Delight You This Summer
In a collection pulled from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, catch a wave with these predators of the sea
Megalodons Were Warm-Blooded—and It Was a Blessing and a Curse
The giant sharks likely warmed some of their body parts, helping them grow massive but leaving them vulnerable to environmental changes, a new study finds
Reef Sharks Are Disappearing Around the World
A massive new study found a staggering decline of these top predators, which help balance vulnerable coral reef ecosystems and their food chains
Great White Sharks Come Much Closer to Swimmers Than Thought in Southern California
Juvenile white sharks and humans overlap 97 percent of the time in some warm Pacific waters, a new study finds
This Engineered Beach Is Good for Endangered Sharks and Tourists
In the Canary Islands, angel sharks and humans are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife
Hammerhead Sharks Can 'Hold Their Breath,' A First for Fish
The sharks close their gills to stay warm while hunting in deep, frigid waters, new research suggests
Were Scientists Duped by a Plastic Shark Toy?
Researchers withdrew a report of a rare and elusive goblin shark spotted in Greece after their peers raised concerns about the alleged discovery
Mexico Bans Great White Shark-Related Tourism on Guadalupe Island
The government cited bad practices in the industry as a reason for the ban, which has sparked concerns for the local economy
Drones Spot Sharks That Wander Too Close to Busy Beaches
Ongoing tests show that the technology is an effective way to track the animals and monitor for threats
Steven Spielberg Regrets How 'Jaws' Impacted Real-World Sharks
The movie contributed to a rise in shark trophy hunting
Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' Is Packed With Misinformation and Junk Science
Scientists watched 202 episodes and found them filled with unreliable information and white male experts named 'Mike'
An Electric Pulse Could Scare Sharks Away From Fishing Hooks
A new device could reduce bycatch of blue sharks by 91 percent and pelagic stingrays by 71 percent, research suggests
Tiger Sharks Carry Cameras to Help Scientists Map Seagrass
A new study found what might be the world's largest seagrass ecosystem: a 35,500-square-mile meadow in the Bahamas
Shark Attacks Teenager Paddling Off Australian Coast
The shark bit a hole through the boat, but the 19-year-old was unharmed
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