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 group of sperm whales surrounds a diver when a nearby shark appears, creating a remarkable encounter captured during an ocean dive.

SYDNEY -- One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests ...

Explore the darkest corners of the abyss with 18 terrifying creatures found at the bottom of the ocean. These are Earth's ...

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Scientists found shark teeth inside fossil whale skulls, revealing how sharks fed on whales millions of years ago.

A new study analyzing two fossilized whale skulls from around 5 million years ago has revealed fragments of sharks' teeth lodged inside them. This provides rare evidence of how sharks fed on whales in ...

Results of a partial necropsy and tissue tests taken from the sperm whale that washed up on Nantucket's south shore late last ...

In deep, tropical offshore waters, there exists a whale that’s roughly the size of a dolphin. Sightings of it are extremely rare, and few people have captured it on film. Despite its small size, it ...

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (KHON2) — State officials are warning people to stay out of the water on the Kona coast after a dead sperm whale drifted close to shore and started breaking apart. Whale carcass ...

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This is the breathtaking moment a colossal 50,000-pound humpback whale shielded an oblivious snorkeller from a SHARK by guiding her through the water. The remarkable footage captured by Nan Hauser and ...