Although sharks aren’t the mindless man-eaters they are sometimes made out to be, experts know that staying safe involves ...

The average whale shark measures about 30 feet long, with a mouth stretching nearly 5-feet across. The largest whale sharks ...

Dwarf lanternsharks are considerably smaller, with adult females stretching a mere 8 inches, teensy enough to fit comfortably ...

The movie Jaws, released on June 20, 1975, was one of the very first Hollywood summer blockbusters, and remains one of the ...

As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, Science News explores the vast range of shark sizes, from megaladon to the dwarf lanternshark.

Sharks are a remarkable, diverse group of ocean-dwellers that inhabit marine ecosystems all over the world. From the massive, gentle giant whale shark to the bioluminescent dwarf lantern shark ...

The Dwarf Lanternshark is notable for its bioluminescence, emitting a soft blue-green glow from photophores beneath its belly. This light aids in camouflage, helping it blend into the ocean’s depths, ...

Dwarf galaxy clustering challenges standard cold dark matter paradigms by Zhang Yihang, University of Science and Technology of China edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

Dwarf lanternsharks are rare members of the lanternshark genus Etmopterus, which is difficult to catch. According to the researchers, they are known only from a few sightings and accidental catches ...