Little is known about how leopard sharks mate in the wild. Rare footage shows a female doing the deed back-to-back with two ...

Chainmail suits to resist shark bites have existed for decades, but lack in flexibility for aquatic activities like surfing ...

The path to shark science isn’t always straight — and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. By tracing hidden parasites in ...

Using scanning electron microscopy, researchers analyzed the way teeth changed over time in more acidic conditions. They ...

A small group of leopard sharks has been seen – and caught on film – engaging in a three-way bout of reproductive hanky-panky in the wild.

Endangered leopard sharks have been observed mating in the wild for the first time, with scientists witnessing a “threesome” ...

Traditional chainmail suits were protective, but were inflexible and too heavy for surfing or diving. The new wetsuits that worked best were made of strong and light fiber that is often used to make ...

Spotted ratfish, or “ghost sharks,” have forehead teeth that help them grasp onto mates. It’s the first time teeth have been found outside of a mouth.

Shark experts tested four innovative wetsuit materials to measure how well they reduce shark-bite injuries. The results show they can lessen major trauma, blood loss, and even save lives when compared ...

Two epaulette sharks at OdySea Aquarium in Arizona. Image by Coughdrop12 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). When Laurie ...

Sharks have been swimming in Earth’s seas over 450 million years, but some struggling shark species may be ending up on ...

From South Africa to Hawaii, these beaches conceal a sinister secret under the surface. The following are the planet’s most ...