During Lent, shark meat demand spikes in Guatemala. But where does it come from, and what species are we eating? This study ...

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie Jaws, a film that would go on to make countless people think ...

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

A 13-foot 9-inch shark has been spotted off the coast of North Carolina after swimming nearly 1,900 miles since January.

Shark scientists on Cape Cod have discovered that sharks behave differently depending on which side of the Cape they swim in.

A shark expert discusses how to safely enjoy ocean swimming while avoiding encounters, noting tracking technology has increased awareness of sharks in coastal waters.

The biggest ever great white shark recorded in the Atlantic Ocean is heading for a popular US holiday destination.

A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she was apparently bitten by a sand tiger shark while standing in waist-deep ...

There have been a number of other reports of shark incidents in recent days – including a nine-year-old girl nearly had her hand bitten off near Boca Grande, Florida.

Jaws' scared us stiff. Science is setting the record straight. What 50 years of research reveals about the ocean's most misunderstood apex predator.

Wondering what sharks swim in Hilton Head waters during the summer? Here’s some of the most common species you may encounter.