There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...

Summer beachgoers across the Gulf Coast have been on high alert following three shark attacks along the Florida Panhandle that happened mere miles from each other last week. While scientists say shark ...

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...

Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches attract thousands of visitors each summer, but they’re not the only ones drawn to the surf. The warm coastal waters are home to a wide variety of shark species ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Numerous shark species are capable of inflicting mortal ...

A popular beach location on Florida‘s Gulf Coast, Destin is also home to many sharks. Because of its warm, clear waters, sharks flock to this area as well as others like it off the coast of the ...

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of ...

Many sharks and rays are known to breach, leaping fully or partly out of the water. In a recent study, colleagues and I reviewed research on breaching and ranked the most commonly hypothesized ...

There were a handful of incidents last summer where Long Island beachgoers were bit by sharks. While this may feel scary for swimmers, wildlife officials say it’s a great sign that the number of ...

Beaches all over America are packed this time of year with people looking to cool off. The rise in shark attacks are preventing some people from getting in the water. Anne Thompson gives us a closer ...