Chiloscyllium plagiosum, commonly known as the whitespotted bamboo shark, is a species of carpet shark found in the shallow coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific region. “Survival of the fittest,” a ...

WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- Sharks differ from other fish in many ways, including an apparently remarkable ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in ...

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Few people have gotten ...

Have you ever wondered what makes shark skin so tough and sleek? It's dermal denticles—tiny, tooth-like structures that cover a shark's skin. Made of the same material as teeth and shaped like small ...

Great white sharks might be able to change the color of their skin for camouflage. According to Johnson, the idea that white sharks could be a species that can modify the color of their skin came from ...

Elasmobranchs, encompassing sharks, rays, and skates, are not only fascinating creatures but also play crucial roles in our marine ecosystems. Understanding their abundance, diversity, and ecological ...