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 ...

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

The smallest species of whale tricks its predators by gushing red gallons of red fluid into the water when under attack ...

The movie Jaws, released on June 20, 1975, was one of the very first Hollywood summer blockbusters, and remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time, adjusted for inflation. Its dramatic ...

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, there ...

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

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

Humans have driven sharks and their cousins to the brink of extinction. The health of the entire ocean is at stake.

Dwarf sperm whales have an unusual way to protect themselves if they come under attack. When they feel threatened, these tiny whales release their intestinal fluid, turning the water red.

A new study proves for the first time that the ‘two-thirds scaling law’ applies to large animals as well as small ones, ...