Though there are many shark species in North Carolina, bites are rare, Cahoon said, noting that most shark bites occur in ...

Common thresher sharks are easily distinguished by their extra-long upper tail fins. These sharks can reach lengths up to 20 feet, with their tail making up around half of their body length.

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

The toothy villain of “Jaws” terrified audiences in 1975. But offscreen, the hit film — which is celebrating its 50th ...

The toothy villain of “Jaws” terrified audiences in 1975. But offscreen, the hit film — which is celebrating its 50th anniversary — impacted sharks in unexpected ways.

"It wasn't a basking shark either as their fins are floppier and wobble from side to side when moving through the water. "I have seen a couple of thresher sharks before and it wasn't one of those.

The 5ft long animal was seen feeding in the shallows off Southbourne beach, near Bournemouth, by qualified PADI scuba diver Jonathan Brennan who has swam with sharks all over the world ...

News of a shark attack or bite is always unsettling. A young swimmer was was airlifted from Boca Grande in Lee County on June 11 after apparently being bitten by a shark. It is not known where the ...

The gigantic shark can reach more than eight-foot in length and can weigh up to 22 stone. Despite being related to the great white shark the porbeagle is not known to be dangerous.