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Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in CaribbeanFishers caught a bright orange shark off Costa Rica that had albinism, alongside the species' first scientifically documented case of an extremely rare condition called xanthism.
By Patrick Pester Published
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How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery specialAll the broadcast information, including full program guide and show synopses, so you can watch Shark Week 2025 from anywhere from July 20-26.
By Fran Ruiz Last updated
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Shark Week team discovers unusual 'black makos' off California coastWeird makos filmed off the California coast in a new Shark Week show raise questions about what these sharks actually are.
By Hannah Osborne Published
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Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?
By Melissa Hobson Published
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Do sharks make noises? An accidental discovery might just answer that questionScientists noticed the clicking sound after handling the rig sharks during routine behavioral experiments.
By Jacklin Kwan Published
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Massive male great white shark tagged and released off Florida coast in new videoScientists 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.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Sharks: Facts about some of the ocean's top predatorsDiscover interesting facts about where sharks live, how big they can get, and how likely it is to get bitten by one.
By Michael Dhar Last updated
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Scientists examine bloody mating wounds to reveal details of sharks' secret sex livesShark 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.
By Sascha Pare Published
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'Mega momma' great white shark killed on drumline may reveal secrets about iconic predatorScientists hope the body of a pregnant great white shark killed on a drumline will reveal some of the mysteries of the species' reproduction.
By Melissa Hobson Published
