The largest shark is a whale shark, which can reach 60 feet in length and weigh 20.6 tons. The megalodon is the largest shark ...

The smallest shark in the world, the dwarf lanternshark, is a glowing mini-Jaws. The dwarf lanternshark was discovered ...

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

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.

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

Whether you’re a ‘Jaws’ fanatic or just want to live every week like it’s Shark Week, you'll want to read up on these fascinating facts about sharks.

They come in all sizes: The dwarf shark fits in the palm of a hand while whale sharks are up to 12 meters long. Gerardo del Villar is a witness to this diversity.

We see important implications for shark conservation. Step 1 would be to set goals beyond simply ensuring that there are sharks in the oceans and to target species that have key ecological roles.