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.

The largest shark to ever live was likely the mighty megalodon ( Otodus megalodon ), which swam in prehistoric oceans from 23 to 3.6 million years ago and is now definitely extinct. Paleontologists ...

How to stop teeth grinding, how to stop clenching jaw If your dentist says you are clenching and grinding your teeth, there are a few potential solutions: Use a night guard.

With Anatolepis out of the picture, the team says, the oldest known teeth are those of Eriptychius, which is only known from the Ordovician Period. These do have true dentine – in odontodes on ...

Teeth are an essential part of the digestion process, but four molars are more trouble than they’re worth. We’re talking about wisdom teeth. They’re the bane of many people’s existence ...

The enigmatic whale shark, known scientifically as Rhincodon typus, holds the title of the largest fish in the world’s oceans. With their striking spotted appearance and gentle demeanor, these ocean ...

Close encounter of a giant whale shark. Image via Depositphotos. Whale sharks, known scientifically as *Rhincodon typus*, are the largest fish species in the world, with individuals measuring up to 40 ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the world's largest fish and can grow to around 18 meters (59 feet) long. Juveniles are known to gather in the rich feeding ground of the Gulf of California when ...

The whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) that orcas target are the largest fish in the world. Adults can grow to 18 meters in length, and possibly more (longer than a school bus).

Then, they flip the whale shark upside-down, and start tearing with their teeth so the whale shark bleeds copiously, focusing on the belly of the whale shark near the location of the liver. No ...