If you ever come face-to-face with the wrong kind of shark, there's something you probably want to avoid. Just a hint: ...

Governments have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays at an international wildlife trade ...

With their bright green eyes and slender bodies, gulper sharks are odd-looking, prehistoric creatures that have been around for millions of years. Found worldwide in waters from 200 to 1,500 meters ...

Since the Earth began, it has been home to millions of species that modern day humans would struggle to comprehend.

The world's top wildlife trade body voted Thursday to effectively ban all international trade in the critically endangered ...

Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches attract thousands of visitors each summer, but they’re not the only ones drawn to the surf. The warm coastal waters are home to a wide variety of shark species ...

The world's top wildlife trade organization increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a ...

A single research expedition in 2022 is helping scientists chart even more remarkable marine species across the ocean. Researchers have discovered two new deep-sea species—a lanternshark and a porcela ...

The Greenland shark is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood creatures in the ocean, gliding silently through the icy ...

More than 180 nations gathering in Uzbekistan this week for the annual CITES conference could vote as early as Thursday on a ...

After years of delay, Mexico has finally banned the capture and retention of several threatened shark species, bringing long-overdue national action in line with international conservation promises.