Populations of reef sharks and rays continue to dramatically decline all across the world, largely because of overfishing. To help bring them back, scientists need to understand which sharks and rays ...

Far below the waves, where sunlight never reaches, scientists keep finding sharks that make their own light. The newest ...

There are more than 400 shark species. And although most people are familiar with a few specific species, such as the great whites, there are all different types of sharks. In fact, not all sharks are ...

There are more than 400 species of sharks around the world. Fourteen of those can be found in the waters off South Jersey. But of all those species, only a handful are considered dangerous to humans.

A new study found several species in the shark genus Carcharhinus are at risk of extinction. If so, ecosystems could fall ...

Costa Rica is a beautiful country. It’s a very popular summer destination, especially for eco-tours and swimming. Not only can you swim and relax on the beaches and hike mountains and beautiful trails ...

There were a handful of incidents last summer where Long Island beachgoers were bit by sharks. While this may feel scary for swimmers, wildlife officials say it’s a great sign that the number of ...