Scientists still don’t know why sharks ‘freeze’ when turned upside down
Sharks are interesting creatures and among the most deadly lurking within the ocean. But what if I told you that sharks have a strange habit …
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A cataclysmic die-off nearly wiped out all sharks 19 million years ago
Sharks are often considered one of the most finely-tuned animal groups on the entire planet. Over a huge timeline, sharks have managed to not only …
New measurements reveal the true size of the massive megalodon shark
New research into the ancient megalodon shark species has revealed the most accurate estimates of its size to date. The creatures could grow to 59 …
Sharks found living in an active volcano stun scientists
Scientists have discovered sharks living inside one of the most active underwater volcanoes in the ocean. The sharks appear to have adapted well to their …
Great white sharks avoid the surface until they’re big enough to scare you
A new study of great white sharks reveals that young sharks spend much of their time as bottom-feeders rather than hunting near the surface. Shark …
Scientists studied baby shark vomit and realized they eat a ton of birds
When you think of the diet of a shark you probably don’t imagine the top-tier ocean predators feasting on birds — and not sea birds, …
We finally know what sharks are afraid of
If you were given a few seconds to name a sea creature you wouldn’t want to run into during a swim on the beach there’s …
Can sharks teach us how to cure cancer? Scientists think so
We humans like to flatter ourselves and imagine that we have what it takes to survive here on planet Earth, but our reign pales in …
These scientists were so interested in a tiny fish they totally missed a 10-foot shark
Scientists are usually pretty smart folks, but that doesn’t stop them from suffering from tunnel vision every once in a while just like the rest …
Scientists are trying to figure out why sharks keep gathering in the middle of nowhere every single year
Being some of the most dangerous creatures in Earth’s oceans, sharks have been the subject of extensive study for many, many years. Scientists know a …
Scientists find teeth of an ancient ‘Mega Shark’ that could have destroyed a Great White
Swimming in the ocean today comes with a unique set of risks. One of those risks is encountering a creature that could harm you, like …
Forget sharks, your poop germs might be the most dangerous thing swimming in the ocean
Sharks are incredibly scary creatures to experience first-hand, and I totally understand why you’d be afraid to go swimming in the ocean in an area …
Scientists find incredible shark that may be over 500 years old and still kicking
What were you doing 500 years ago? Oh, that’s right nothing, because you didn’t exist yet. In fact, several generations of your family had yet …
Insane video shows great white shark break into a dive cage with a diver inside
It doesn’t get much more terrifying than this. In a video that has quickly gone viral in less than 24 hours, we see a great …
Video catches great white shark sleep-swimming
Ever woke up in your home bed not knowing exactly where you are? The temporary confusion fades away as you assimilate the familiarity of your …
Two new studies will forever change how you think about evolution
Forget what you thought you knew about evolution because researchers have determined that a particle responsible for the way DNA information is decrypted comes from …
Airbnb wants you to sleep with the fishes – well, sharks, to be precise
We’ve seen our fair share or unusual Airbnb listings, some a lot more welcoming than others, but sleeping underwater in a giant fish tank that …
SharkCam helps researchers understand the predatory behavior of sharks
Although you might not think of Shark Week as anything more than an over-publicized TV event for the Discovery Channel to sell ads, it’s helping …
Video of an enormous shark leaping out of the water left this news anchor speechless
Have you ever seen something you couldn’t rationalize? Something so ridiculous, you couldn’t comprehend the fact that it was real? That’s how 9 News Perth anchor …
Terrifying video: This is the biggest shark ever filmed
Shark are very scary creatures, regardless of how big they are. But things get even more terrifying when you realize how big some of these …
Surfer fights off a shark in the most nerve-wracking video you’ll see all week
Sharks are amazing, scary beasts capable of furiously ripping through flesh and humans caught in the water with them are usually easy victims. Based on the …
Man of War Sightings Add to East Coast Shark Jitters
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water. A potentially deadly Portuguese man-of-war washed up on a Wildwood, N.J., beach …
Terrifying Video Shows 5 Sharks Feasting on a Dead Whale
You don’t get to see sharks feasting on a dead whale very often, but that’s exactly what an Australian diver experienced. Better yet, he recorded the …
Longest Tiger Shark Trackings Reveal New Insights Into Migration Patterns
The fearsome tiger shark is not the shore-hugging beast scientists long believed, according to a new study by Nova Southeastern University’s Guy Harvey Research Institute …
Two Gruesome Shark Attacks Happened an Hour Apart at the Same Beach
Beachgoers’ worst nightmare became a reality earlier this week in the seaside town of Oak Island, North Carolina. Shark attacks are fairly uncommon, with only …
