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

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

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

Shark experts tested four innovative wetsuit materials to measure how well they reduce shark-bite injuries. The results show ...

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

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 ...

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.

Three leopard sharks made history. Off the coral-rich shores of New Caledonia, in the blue quiet of Abore Reef, they showcased an unprecedented sexual behavior. Dr. Hugo Lassauce, a marine biologist ...

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.

A debate about shark nets has been reignited a week after a shark attack claimed the life of an experienced surfer at a ...

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

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