Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean.

"Dold is a an 11 foot 2 inch -long male white shark weighing approximately 760 pounds. He was tagged off the coast of Florida ...

Even if you've never had the dangerous experience of encountering a great white up close, you likely recognize the shark from ...

An 11-foot great white shark named “Dold” made a surprise cameo off a popular stretch of New Jersey’s beach coast Friday — the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “Jaws.&#82… ...

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

Jaws' reignited existing fears of sharks. But it also inspired new generations of researchers interested in the apex ...

Fifty years ago, a great white shark terrorized the residents of Amity Island in "Jaws," Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece about ...

Bull sharks have over 350 teeth, and they aren’t afraid to use them. Learn what sets bull shark teeth apart, including the strong bite force!

Released on June 20, 1975, Jaws chewed through the gritty, cerebral aesthetic of the “ New Hollywood ” of the late ’60s like it was a lone teenager taking a midnight swim—and left behind a thirst for ...