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Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean
By Patrick Pester published
Fishers 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.

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

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.

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.
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