Great white sharks entered our nightmares when the classic movie “Jaws” terrified theater goers in 1975. Beach vacations were ...

My kids are out of the cutesy cartoon phase so this does not ... catchy tune in order to become the catchiest fish in the sea ...

In the past, people thought the fish were basking in the sun as they cruised near the surface—hence their name. Basking sharks are highly migratory. In spring and summer, they travel to coastal ...

After five years of renovation, Shenzhen's Xiaomeisha Sea World finally opened its doors to the public. But the marine park ...

The group includes the more famous animals such as whale sharks and great whites, but also all rays, skates and the little-known chimaeras (also known as ratfish, rabbit fish or ghost sharks). While ...

The team worked with shark fishing camps in Belize to acquire tissue samples and measurements to create a formal description of the new species, which lives in ocean waters ranging from Belize to ...

For example, in countries like Mauritania and Gambia, the influx of Ghanaian fishers has led to the adoption of new fishing techniques and gear, including those used for shark capture. From ...

According to the PEW Environmental Trust, the top 20 shark fishing nations account for 80% of the world’s annual total reported shark catch. The top 10 shark fishing nations, in order, are: Indonesia, ...

Still other country/jurisdictions have taken the additional step of enacting complete or partial bans on shark fishing (such that, by inclusion, shark finning is also banned). Some airlines, hotels, ...

A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a refuge that is protected yet full of ...

Has a shark, seal, dolphin, bird, or other predator snagged your hooked fish while fighting it on the end of your fishing line? Researchers from UMass Amherst want to hear from fishermen about ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Gary Stoller is an award-winning travel and investigative journalist. Many travelers may be concerned or even skittish about swimming in ...