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

Other recent shark sightings on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app include an 8-foot shark spotted in ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

In Netflix's Shark Whisperer, Ocean Ramsey does what almost nobody else will ever try. She drops into deep water and swims ...

Scientists have studied the predatory behavior of sharks in deep-sea ecosystems. This research provides insights into the ...

Several proposals seeking greater protection of more than 70 shark and ray species from commercial trade were raised this ...

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

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

An experience with whale sharks on Ningaloo Reef is precious, undoubtedly, and it may well be a tick on a bucket list for many — but awe for these magnificent creatures is what really shines ...