Sharks
A Pod of Orcas Learned to Target and Feast on Whale Sharks, the Largest Fish in the Sea
Photos and videos of the apex predators reveal how they engage in coordinated hunts in Mexican waters to take down juvenile whale sharks
These Are Americans' Biggest Fears in 2024, as the Country Is 'Becoming More Afraid'
Government corruption, loved ones becoming ill or dying, cyberterrorism and nuclear weapons topped the list of Chapman University's annual survey
Admire the World's Largest Collection of Fossilized Poop at the New 'Poozeum' in Arizona
Owner George Frandsen has some 8,000 coprolites from dinosaurs, sharks and other creatures
A Great White Shark Mysteriously Washed Ashore in Cape Cod, and Researchers Don't Know Why
Authorities have not yet identified the cause of death for the 12.5-foot-long shark, which was named Koala
See Ten Strange and Mesmerizing Creatures From the Deep Ocean, From Sea Toads to Frilled Sharks
Scientists who explore the depths using submersibles continue to discover amazing animals that inhabit dark waters
The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Triggered the Worst Shark Attack in History
In the final weeks of World War II, a Japanese torpedo sank an American heavy cruiser. Only 316 of the 900 sailors who survived the initial attack were ultimately rescued
Construction Project Unearths Millions of Fossils Beneath a Los Angeles High School
The discoveries include sharks, shorebirds, mammals and saber-toothed salmon, with the oldest remains dating to almost nine million years ago
Four Places to Find Fossilized Shark Teeth in the United States
Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country
See 15 Stunning Images From the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards
The winning and highly commended underwater photography spotlights breathtaking animal behavior, conservation needs and the otherworldly environment of Earth's oceans
See 13 Captivating Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The highly commended shots provide a preview of the 60th annual competition, which spotlights astounding animal behaviors and the conservation issues they face
Scientists Solve a 'Murder Mystery' After a Pregnant, Tagged Shark Got Eaten
It's rare for apex predators to become prey, but researchers suggest they've documented the first known case of a porbeagle shark getting consumed by another animal
Thirteen Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine Off the Coast of Brazil
All of the wild Brazilian sharpnose sharks tested in a new study had the drug in their bodies, but many questions remain about cocaine's effects on aquatic creatures—and the humans who eat them
20 Shark Week 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
Charlotte the 'Pregnant Virgin' Stingray Dies After Diagnosis of Reproductive Disease
The animal drew attention earlier this year for becoming pregnant despite having no male ray in her tank
Preemie Sharks Get by With a Little Help From an Artificial Uterus
Scientists manufactured a womb that could potentially help bolster populations of endangered shark species
When Do Stingrays Strike?
A California researcher and his team simulate stepping on round rays to learn more about their behavior
'Pregnant Virgin' Stingray Won't Give Birth After All—Here's Why
Charlotte, a female round stingray in North Carolina who has gathered a legion of online fans, is no longer pregnant due to a "rare reproductive disease"
Paleontologists Unravel Secrets of 'Enigmatic' 33-Foot Prehistoric Shark After Fossil Discovery
Scientists didn't know much about Ptychodus, an ancient shark genus, because its remains were usually just fragments. Now, complete fossils reveal its body shape and hunting habits
Journey Under the Sea With 15 Amazing Photos of Marine Life
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images feature the captivating creatures that live beneath the waves
Single Orca Spotted Killing a Great White Shark for the First Time Ever
In less than two minutes, the marine mammal attacked a juvenile white shark and ripped out its liver in an encounter off the coast of South Africa last year
Page 1 of 9