Sharks and rays in the Western Indian Ocean are facing an extinction crisis. Almost half of the region’s 270 known species ...

Sharks are usually associated with vast oceans and deep coastal waters, but a few remarkable species are capable of surviving ...

In a new interview with the BBC, published Wednesday, Feb. 4, a 66-year-old man revealed how he fought off a bull shark while ...

Shark and ray populations are struggling across the world due to overfishing and other threats. A new report delineates 816 areas of the ocean that should be protected to help them recover. The report ...

Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.

WASHINGTON — The Center for Biological Diversity reached a legal agreement with NOAA Fisheries today requiring the agency to decide by Aug. 12 whether the smalltail shark warrants protection under the ...

Rivers may appear calm on the surface, but beneath those waters lurk some of the world's most dangerous creatures.

Humans aren’t natural prey for sharks and it’s incredibly unlikely that sharks get a taste for humans after a bite ...

When I see a great white shark, I am in awe of the enigmatic, powerful apex predator. My life has been dedicated to trying to ...