Hilton Head Island’s beautiful beaches attract thousands of visitors each summer, but they’re not the only ones drawn to the surf. The warm coastal waters are home to a wide variety of shark species ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...

A shark so rare it was once thought to be extinct was just spotted off the Welsh coast. The Wildlife Trust of Wales captured footage of the angel shark in Cardigan Bay, the first documented sighting ...

The world's top wildlife trade organization increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a "historical win." Signatories to the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

It's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, which means sharks are top of mind. Unlike Cape Cod or Florida, Rhode Island isn't known for its sharks. The are very few confirmed bites in the state's ...