Shark Attacks Teenager Paddling Off Australian Coast
The shark bit a hole through the boat, but the 19-year-old was unharmed
Shark Skin-Inspired Materials Have a Long Way to Go Before They Work Like the Real Thing
The predator’s distinctive texture is the envy of engineers trying to maximize hydrodynamics
Video Footage Captures Orcas Killing Great White Sharks
The predation could explain why the sharks have been locally declining in recent years
This Shark Can Walk on Land to Survive Its Extreme Habitat
Epaulette sharks could help scientists understand how animals respond to harsh conditions, including those caused by climate change
What Are Scientists Learning About the Deepest Diving Creatures in the Ocean?
Animals-turned-oceanographers are helping biologists find out what they do when they get to the cold, dark depths
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022
From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
Great White Sharks May Have Driven Megalodons into Extinction
Scientists analyzed zinc isotopes in fossilized teeth and found both sharks may have competed for the same food
NASA Snaps Photos of Underwater ‘Sharkcano’ Erupting
Kavachi, a submarine volcano in the southwest Pacific Ocean, is home to several species of sharks and fish that can withstand the extreme environment
Cargo Ships Are Killing Whale Sharks
New research shows these gentle giants are often on a collision course with large ocean vessels
A Brain Infection Likely Killed 100-Year-Old Greenland Shark Washed Ashore in England Last Month
It is the first known case of meningitis in the species
Sharks Apparently Do Sleep, Even With Their Eyes Wide Open
Scientists observed sleep in draughtsboard sharks by analyzing the animals’ metabolism and posture
The Biggest Megalodons Likely Lived in Cold Waters
The common idea that the giant sharks could reach over 60 feet in length should be applied mostly to populations that lived in frigid environments
Endangered Shark Meat Might Be Hiding in Your Pet’s Food
Researchers found about one third of animal feed samples taken in Singapore contained shark DNA
Rare Baby Ghost Shark Caught in New Zealand’s Chatham Rise
There are about 52 known species of chimaera, half of which were discovered in the last two decades
Lit-Up Fishing Nets Dramatically Reduce Catch of Unwanted Sharks, Rays and Squid
Decorated nets entrapped fewer undesirable animals without significantly impacting the amount of target fish caught
Some Tiger Sharks Are Migrating Farther North Due to Climate Change
The predator’s movements in the Atlantic Ocean could scramble ecosystems and endanger the sharks by sending them outside marine protected areas
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2021 That May Lead to New Inventions
From nanobots to cancer treatments, nature inspires a wide variety of innovations
How Shark Antibodies Could Aid the Fight Against Coronavirus and Prepare for Future Outbreaks
The protein-like immune molecules were found to block SARS-Cov-2 from entering human cells
The Top Ten Ocean Stories of 2021
From the discovery of a large bioluminescent shark to the use of an innovative drone to study hurricanes, these are the best marine stories of the year
Why Are So Few Flowers and Fruits Blue? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
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