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Test your shark knowledge with our quiz for the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” Ask shark researchers about the risk of getting bitten, and they have an odd way of reassuring you. Chances are, they say, ...

On this episode of The Common, WBUR associate producer for digital Katie Cole joins the show to discuss Massachusetts' various shark species and the important role they play in our ocean ecosystem.

Sharks are formidable fish, having survived multiple mass extinction over hundreds of millions of years. But how much do you know about these misunderstood creatures? Take our science quiz to find out ...

Sharks are some of Earth's ultimate survivors. They are among the oldest creatures on the planet, predating dinosaurs and trees and surviving multiple mass extinctions. They're also hugely diverse, ...