“The Jaws Effect” is what scientists call people’s irrational fear of sharks based on Steven Spielberg’s 1975 hit summer movie, “Jaws.” The great white shark in the movie was so terrifying that it ...

A long-term study in Fiji shows they form preferred social relationships, avoid certain individuals, and change how social ...

Bull sharks form social bonds and prefer certain companions, challenging the idea that they are solitary predators. These ...

A new study has found that one of the most aggressive species of sharks on the planet has “active social preferences.” ...

A researcher in Australia has captured a rare moment on camera below the waters of New Caledonia. ABC News reported that scientist Dr. Hugo Lassauce of the University of the Sunshine Coast caught two ...

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of humans like a shark fin in shallow water. They are often portrayed as silent killers, scouring the ocean for prey. Their cold, fearsome reputation has influenced ...

Sharks have long been cast as ruthless, mindless predators, a fear so deeply ingrained that it has fueled an entire genre of Hollywood horror films. Sharks have long been cast as ruthless, mindless ...

The presence of Pacific sleeper sharks of varying body sizes was detected in the deep waters of the South China Sea using stationary cameras, with all individuals identified as female. Scientists have ...

Sharks are vital to many marine ecosystems despite being often viewed as dangerous predators. Florida leads in shark-bites, but shark-related fatalities are statistically rare. Over 300 shark species ...

A 10-foot great white shark named 'Bella' is pinging off the Sarasota, Florida coast. Learn about her journey.