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Unique structures on the skin of the blue shark suggest it may be able to change colour like a chameleon, according to a new study.
Jimmy Kneipp caught a record-breaking 759-pound great white shark off the New Jersey coast in 1988. The catch took place ...
New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces ...
But you might be surprised to learn that sharks were present on our planet far before both. Many people still have misconceptions about sharks as mindless killing machines. This simply is not true ...
As summer kicks into high gear on the Fourth of July, Netflix is releasing a new series highlighting the beauty, importance ...
Shark attacks can be broadly categorized into the following 3 types: In a "hit-and-run" attack, the most common type, the shark takes a single bite and does not return for more.
Bullhead sharks, or Heterodontiformes, are a small and ancient group of about 10 species. They have broad, rounded heads, five pairs of gill slits and a prominent, rigid spine on each of their two ...
Australian scientists have developed a shark skin-inspired film coating for aeroplanes, which they claim can reduce drag and save billions in fuel costs for the airline industry.
Researchers from the UAB have shown that sex hormones accumulate in the skin of sharks. This finding opens a new way for the evaluation of their reproductive status by the biopsy of a sample that ...
Sharks are highly evolved, intelligent animals that play a vital role in maintaining the health of marine ecosystems. The vast majority of shark species are not dangerous to humans.
Weather Why Here’s Why: Sharks need our help The Grand Rapids Public Museum unveils the SHARKS exhibit to educate visitors on the importance of sharks and how to protect them.