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Scientists have figured out when the biggest bull sharks are most active — and it's not when official advice suggestsResearchers tracked more than 200 bull sharks off the coast of New South Wales to find out exactly when they were most active and posed the greatest risk to humans.
By Lydia Smith Published
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2 liver-eating orcas forced an entire population of great white sharks to flee their home watersResearchers have discovered that hundreds of great white sharks that vanished from their home off the Western Cape of South Africa have moved east in order to survive — but this could spell trouble for both the sharks and the people living there.
By Alison Kock Published
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Every year, dozens of female hammerhead sharks mysteriously convene in French Polynesia under the full moonEvery austral summer, Rangiroa and Tikehau atolls in French Polynesia host a mysterious assembly of female great hammerhead sharks — a critically endangered and typically solitary species.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Great white sharks: The world's largest predatory fishGreat white sharks are the largest predatory fish in the world, but scientists still have much to learn about these iconic predators.
By Patrick Pester Last updated
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2 male great white sharks have traveled thousands of miles together and no one knows whyAlthough usually solitary animals, two juvenile great whites, nicknamed Simon and Jekyll, have been tracked traveling more than 4,000 miles together along the U.S. east coast.
By Ethan Freedman Published
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Great white sharks are washing up on Canadian beaches — but experts claim this could be a good thingMore great white sharks are stranding on Canadian beaches than usual, which could be a sign that the population of this threatened species is rising.
By Ethan Freedman Published
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Odd new shark species with humanlike molars discovered in AustraliaThe painted hornshark is only found in the deep waters of northeastern Australia.
By Kiley Price Published
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Cape Cod is one of the world's largest hotspots of great white sharks, study findsFor the first time, scientists have estimated the abundance of great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod.
By Kiley Price Published
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How to watch Shark Week 2023: Jason Momoa hosts this year's fin-tastic line-upHere's our guide on how to watch Shark Week 2023, complete with schedules, streaming services, and show synopsis - bigger boat not required.
By Fran Ruiz Last updated
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