A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a wobbegong shark while spearfishing in WA's South West. Witnesses say the shark clamped onto the man's forearm and was stabbed multiple times ...

The tasselled wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) is a master of disguise, boasting intricate, carpet-like patterns and fringe-like lobes that allow it to blend seamlessly into coral reefs. This ...

A great white shark named Contender is the largest male ever tagged by the research group OCEARCH. Contender was tagged off the Georgia-Florida border and has since traveled over 3,200 miles. The ...

Owning a shark and keeping it in a home aquarium has become cool — and it’s no longer just the province of tech bros and celebrities. But experts note that most home aquariums are inadequate and can ...

SeaWorld San Diego will reopen its Bayside Aquarium on Friday, letting park visitors experience a variety of endangered and vulnerable species up close, it was announced Tuesday. Formerly known as the ...

More than six years after shuttering a decades-old aquarium, SeaWorld is reviving the aquatic habitat with new species of fish and a conservation campaign aimed at educating the public about illegal ...

SAN DIEGO — A UC San Diego scientist is making waves as one of the stars of a new Netflix series aimed at changing the public perception of sharks. Brendan Talwar, a postdoctoral researcher at Scripps ...

Shark Week 2025, a week dedicated to shark education and entertainment, runs from July 20-26 on the Discovery Channel. Sharks inhabit the waters off the coast of South Jersey, with a variety of ...

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 ...

Whether they're terrified or in awe, people are fascinated with sharks. The marine predators, both dangerous and beautiful, are essential to marine environments, according to the National Oceanic and ...