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

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean.

A first mate from New Hampshire recalled the moments he saw two large basking sharks off the coast of Rye Harbor.

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 ...

A 25-foot basking shark has been spotted cruising off the coast of Hampton Beach. Here's what to know about the second largest sharks alive today.

A 25-foot basking shark has been spotted cruising off the coast of Hampton Beach. Here's what to know about the second largest sharks alive today.

Basking sharks are the planet's second-largest living shark and fish, next to whale sharks, and can measure 40 feet. ...

The second largest shark species in the world is being spotted close to the Bay State coast, according to shark researchers. Multiple basking sharks were seen off Plymouth Friday morning.

The largest basking shark was just over 40 feet long, which is still shorter than the largest whale sharks. However, it’s more common to find an adult basking shark measuring around 25 feet, ...