Sharks get a bad reputation for being scary, and it's a stereotype that has been perpetuated for decades thanks to movies like "Jaws." Dr. David Shiffman, a marine biologist who studies sharks at ...

Shark sightings on the east and west coasts have been on the rise as Americans flock to beaches in hopes of cooling off. In Hawaii, a tiger shark was recently spotted swimming 30 yards from the island ...

Nearly 40 species of shark live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks. Under the waves and tropical sun, each of Hawaii’s ...

Turns out, there's more to the shark than sharp teeth and gills. Read on to learn about these misread sea dwellers. During the mating process, male sharks bite into the female to assume the proper ...

Sharks are vital to many marine ecosystems despite being often viewed as dangerous predators. Florida leads in shark-bites, but shark-related fatalities are statistically rare. Over 300 shark species ...

Sharks have scared us a lot this summer, primarily for suspected attacks on humans. However, humans are a larger threat to sharks than sharks are to us. The 35th official Shark Week takes place from ...

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of humans like a shark fin in shallow water. They are often portrayed as silent killers, scouring the ocean for prey. Their cold, fearsome reputation has influenced ...