Law enforcement in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, enlisted the help of a local tow truck company to remove a "giant" great white shark that washed up on shore. "Not one of our typical calls for service.

The basking shark’s scientific name, Cetorhinus maximus, roughly translates to “great-nosed sea monster” in Greek. In reality, these placid sharks, found the world over, are totally harmless.

A great white shark that washed ashore at a Cape Cod beach earlier this week is named Koala, and was known to local researchers, investigators said. Its cause of death is still a mystery ...

Some countries/jurisdictions have enacted full or partial bans on the practice of shark finning—slicing off the fins of the shark at sea (often while the shark is still alive) and discarding the ...

I write about the world of biology. Numerous shark species are capable of inflicting mortal harm on humans. Here are ten species that ... [+] researchers know for sure have killed at least one ...

It’s a fin-tastical story of survival. A Florida surfer feels lucky to be alive after being bitten by a shark — on the exact same beach where he survived a similar attack 11 years ago.

Emma Bernard, a curator of fossil fish at the Museum, says, 'Shark-like scales from the Late Ordovician have been found, but no teeth. If these were from sharks it would suggest that the earliest ...

Many travelers may be concerned or even skittish about swimming in coastal waters during their vacations, and some buy shark-bite deterrents to increase their margin of safety. Do these deterrents ...

There are 339 episodes of “Shark Tank.” Jordyn Holman watched almost every one. One day in late June, a panel of investors entertained business ideas from around the country. A kitschy advent ...

No mess high or low can escape this smart and powerful mobile Shark vacuum. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Cleaning is ...

We put the Shark Air Purifier to the test in three situations to see if it's worth the investment. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your ...