Loren E. Babcock, The Ohio State University, introduces research on Cladoselache, a puzzling ancient shark-like fish ...

A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed an extraordinary feature in the male spotted ratfish, a shark-like species inhabiting the sea off the ...

When it comes to teeth, vertebrates have a lot in common. No matter the shape, size or sharpness, teeth share genetic origins, physical characteristics and, of course, a home in the jaw. New findings ...

The researchers identified teeth on the tenaculum of ancient relatives to the modern adult male spotted ratfish. This fossil record helped them establish the historical significance of this structure, ...

Even sharks’ famous tooth-regrowing ability may not save them from ocean acidification. Researchers found that future acidic waters cause shark teeth to corrode, crack, and weaken, threatening their ...

Sharks are older than a surprising amount of things, both on Earth and in the rest of the universe. While sharks have seen evolutionary changes in the 450 million years they have been around, their ...

A New England summer hot spot that was the site of the state’s first fatal shark attack five years ago is once again seeing signs of the apex predator as thousands flock to the beach to enjoy the ...

From 'The Shallows' to, yes, 'Jaws,' The Hollywood Reporter definitively ranks the best films ever made that are centered around hostile cartilaginous fish. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Look, you ...

This female great white shark was tagged off the coast of Hilton Head on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. Photo courtesy Chip Michalove/Outcast Sport Fishing Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches attract ...

Since Jaws was released 50 years ago, great white sharks have, arguably, become the most recognized fish in the ocean. But despite their fame, they’re not the biggest shark species. The largest shark ...

Shark activity in Florida waters peaks between April and October, coinciding with increased human presence in the water. In 2024, there were 14 recorded shark bites in Florida, representing 30% of ...

JAMESTOWN, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha — Whale sharks shouldn't be hard for scientists to find. They are enormous — they are the biggest fish in the sea and perhaps the biggest fish to ...