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Shark Week team discovers unusual 'black makos' off California coast
By Hannah Osborne published
Weird makos filmed off the California coast in a new Shark Week show raise questions about what these sharks actually are.

How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special
By Fran Ruiz published
All the broadcast information, including full program guide and show synopses, so you can watch Shark Week 2025 from anywhere from July 20-26.

Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?
By Melissa Hobson published
Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?

Do sharks make noises? An accidental discovery might just answer that question
By Jacklin Kwan published
Scientists noticed the clicking sound after handling the rig sharks during routine behavioral experiments.

Octopus spotted riding on top of world's fastest shark
By Jess Thomson published
A shortfin mako shark, the fastest-swimming shark in the world, was caught on camera with an octopus catching a ride on its back off the coast of New Zealand.

Massive male great white shark tagged and released off Florida coast in new video
By Patrick Pester published
Scientists have tagged a giant male great white shark off the East Coast. The researchers said "Contender" is the largest male white shark ever caught and studied in the northwest Atlantic.

Sharks: Facts about some of the ocean's top predators
By Michael Dhar last updated
Discover interesting facts about where sharks live, how big they can get, and how likely it is to get bitten by one.

Scientists examine bloody mating wounds to reveal details of sharks' secret sex lives
By Sascha Pare published
Shark sex is a bitey business, with males grasping females with their teeth during the act. The resulting wounds are helping scientists to figure out when and where sharks are doing the deed.

'Mega momma' great white shark killed on drumline may reveal secrets about iconic predator
By Melissa Hobson published
Scientists hope the body of a pregnant great white shark killed on a drumline will reveal some of the mysteries of the species' reproduction.

Shark quiz: How much do you know about these iconic ocean superstars?
By Lydia Smith published
Quiz Sharks are formidable fish, having survived multiple mass extinction over hundreds of millions of years. But how much do you know about these misunderstood creatures? Take our science quiz to find out.
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