Whether a species has just freshly emerged, or it has been around for millions of years does not dictate its vulnerability.

Great white sharks have long ruled the open ocean, but a new and highly organized rival is beginning to reshape that balance ...

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut ...

A large fossil study shows young shark and ray species vanish faster, while older species stay stable over time.

New research shows that losing threatened requiem shark species could erase millions of years of tooth evolution and squeeze ...

Sharks might be the all time bullet-dodging champions. They’ve been around for about 450 million years, longer than trees, longer than the rings of Saturn, and longer than most of the other life on ...

Roaming the ancient seas eons ago, the megalodon shark eviscerated its prey with jaws that were 10 feet wide. Warpaintcobra/iStock via Getty Images Plus Imagine traveling back in time and observing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Márquez is a marine scientist and science communicator “Our new study has solidified the idea that O. megalodon was not merely a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Sharks have been swimming in Earth’s seas over 450 million years ...

A black-and-cream leopard shark enters a hypnotic-like state of relaxation as scientists at Sydney Aquarium carefully roll her onto her back in a small pool. The shark, named Zimba, is one of the ...