For decades, sharks have been the unintended victims of longline fisheries aimed at tuna and swordfish. Rising accidental ...

Sharks are often imagined as massive, powerful predators cruising through open water, but not all sharks are great white-sized. Along the coasts of the United States and in the deep offshore waters, ...

Scientists have revealed for the first time that some fish sneak up on their prey by hiding behind sharks. The previously unknown behaviour was discovered by a team of researchers, including ...

Sarasota's Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has a long history of shark research, dating back to the work of the late Dr.

DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Drone operator John Yanchoris captured an incredible look at symbiosis in action. Footage taken last week at the Dunedin Causeway shows a school of fish closely following a ...

Maybe you've seen a "mermaid's purse" while walking on the beach. Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives. For around 455 ...

Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota have been studying the effectiveness of a device aimed at cutting down on ...

Sharks have a branding problem. For many people, the word alone conjures images of horror: sleek predators stalking through ...

When I see a great white shark, I am in awe of the enigmatic, powerful apex predator. My life has been dedicated to trying to ...

In late 2025, governments took sweeping action for sharks and rays. At a global conference on wildlife trade in Uzbekistan ...

Shadowing behavior displayed by blue runner fish hiding below a sandbar shark before attacking prey. Lampione island, Central Mediterranean sea, 11 July 2022. Credit: Rocco Canella. Scientists have ...