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Video reveals baby steps of newly hatched ‘walking’ sharks
By Joshua A. Krisch published
Epaulette sharks can use their fins to "walk" underwater and even on dry land.

Megalodon was fastest swimming shark ever and could devour an orca in 5 bites, 3D model reveals
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have created a 3D computer model of a megalodon shark based on fossilized teeth and vertebrae, giving us our best look yet at the ancient behemoths.

Beneath Greenland iceberg, scientists find a glowing snailfish with antifreeze coursing through its veins
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
A glowing snailfish riddled with antifreeze protein was discovered in Greenland. The protein helps protect it from the cold.

Half-blind Greenland shark possibly spotted in the Caribbean, thousands of miles from its usual home
By Patrick Pester published
A strange shark caught off Belize in the Caribbean was likely a Greenland shark or Greenland shark hybrid, according to a new study.

'Walking sharks' caught on video, astound scientists
By Isobel Whitcomb published
On the remote Southern coast of Papua New Guinea, scientists encountered something amazing: a walking shark.

Whale sharks are the world’s biggest omnivores, scientists discover
By Ben Turner last updated
The discovery, made from analyzing whale shark skin samples, could mean that they’re more vulnerable to swallowing plastics.

Stupendous sharks: The largest, smallest and strangest sharks in the world
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
From the smallest shark to the largest, from the fastest swimmers to the deepest divers, these sharks have impressive abilities.

NYC beaches briefly closed for swimming after 'multiple' shark sightings
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
It's New York State Park policy to suspend swimming following a shark sighting.
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