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

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

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

From the smallest shark to the largest, from the fastest swimmers to the deepest divers, these sharks have impressive abilities.

Largest Shark: The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the world, measuring up to 50 feet long. Smallest Shark: Mature males of the dwarf dogshark (Etmopterus perryi) do not ...

Dwarf Lantern Shark. It's hard to imagine a shark that's just a bit bigger than your phone. At about 7 inches (17 centimeters) long, the bioluminescent dwarf lantern shark is the smallest shark on ...

Activists in the Philippines have rescued what they believe might be the smallest offspring of the world's biggest fish — a whale shark the size of a forearm, a conservation group said Tuesday.

Sharks come in all shapes and sizes. The minuscule dwarf lantern shark is the smallest shark alive, being smaller than the human hand, according to Smithsonian.The aptly named megamouth can weigh ...

Largest Shark: The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the world, measuring up to [50 feet] long. Smallest Shark: Mature males of the dwarf dogshark (Etmopterus perryi) do not ...

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is the world's largest known predatory fish, reaching lengths of over 20 feet (6 meters).With a torpedo-shaped body, conical snout, and clear ...