A protected shark found near a busy pier shows signs of illegal handling, prompting experts to warn how land fishing can kill ...

THIS is the shocking moment a pack of killer whales tear a shark to pieces and feast on its remains. Terrifying footage shows three huge whales passing the lifeless carcass of one of the ...

Looking for safer swimming spots across the country? These U.S. coastal destinations stand out for having some of the lowest ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of fish on the planet. They are among the largest animals to have ever lived. Only blue whales, sperm whales, and humpback whales (all mammals) are larger. The ...

A long-term study in Fiji shows they form preferred social relationships, avoid certain individuals, and change how social ...

A study found that rather than mixing at random, sharks have “active social preferences” and choose their social partners.

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth.

A new study has collated reports of great white sharks in Spanish Mediterranean waters. Where is this elusive shark hiding?

Anthony Ochieng, Kenyan conservation photographer (left) and a whale shark photographed off Mafia Island, Tanzania, featuring National Geographic Explorer Mogamat Shamier Magmoet from South Africa.

Wildlife trafficking has increasingly moved online, making it harder to monitor but leaving behind digital clues. Researchers ...

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Robert Pamperin was never seen again after the attack at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, as his ...

A friend heard screams as he cried out 'help me', but by the time they found him it was far too late; all they saw was the ...