In an experiment conducted in the South China Sea, scientists plunged a cow carcass into the ocean to investigate what would happen and were left stunned by eight surprising visitors ...

A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.

The Greenland shark—the world's longest-living vertebrate—is most often associated with cold Arctic waters. However, a new ...

As well as explaining what makes the blue shark so darn blue, it also appears that through the same mechanism, that blue can ...

Greenland sharks live for centuries with slow heartbeats and metabolism. Scientists study their longevity secrets.

As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, Science News explores the vast range of shark sizes, from megaladon to the dwarf lanternshark.

The metabolic adaptations of sharks, particularly the Greenland shark, may contribute significantly to their cancer resistance. These ancient predators have evolved remarkably efficient energy ...

Over this vast timespan, sharks have developed adaptations that are not only intriguing but also just plain weird. Keep reading to discover eight bizarre sharks you won’t believe actually exist.

Sharks have patrolled Earth's oceans for over 450 million years, surviving multiple mass extinctions and evolving into nature's most efficient marine predators. Their remarkable evolutionary journey ...

Greenland sharks show no signs of retinal degeneration despite living for up to 400 years, and scientists have identified genetic adaptations that may explain how ...