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Shark attacks in Hawaii spike in October, and scientists think they know whySharktober is real in Hawaii — and it's down to the reproductive pattern of predatory tiger sharks, an analysis of 30 years of data reveals.
By Chris Simms Published
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Never-before-seen adorable pink bumpy snailfish with funny little beard filmed in deep canyon off California coastResearchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute used remotely operated vehicles to find three new species of snailfish off the California coast.
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
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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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Thousands of bumblebee catfish captured climbing waterfall in never-before-seen footageScientists don't know much about the rare bumblebee catfish, native to the rivers of Brazil. One research team was lucky enough to observe thousands of them climbing to scale a waterfall, probably to find opportunities to mate.
By Olivia Ferrari 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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Pacific spiny lumpsucker: The adorable little fish with a weird suction cup resembling human teethPacific spiny lumpsuckers are wee, coastal fish that look a bit like concerned strawberries, have a fluorescent glow and pack some serious body armor.
By Liz Langley Published
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Pelican eel: The midnight zone 'gulper' with a giant mouth to swallow animals bigger than itselfOpen wide! The gaping gob of a pelican eel can expand into a voluminous sac for trapping elusive prey in the dark ocean depths.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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