Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

Since Jaws was released 50 years ago, great white sharks have, arguably, become the most recognized fish in the ocean. But despite their fame, they’re not the biggest shark species. The largest shark ...

ever wondered how the same kind of animal can be both a tiny palm sized predator and a twelve meter long plankton vacuum.

A new study shows that the body size of the iconic gigantic or megatooth shark, about 15 meters (50 feet) in length, is indeed anomalously large compared to body sizes of its relatives. A new study ...

New research into the ancient megalodon shark species has revealed the most accurate estimates of its size to date. The creatures could grow to 59 feet in length, according to researchers. The sharks ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The true size of a gigantic prehistoric megalodon shark that ruled the oceans millions of years ago has been revealed for the first time -- and it had teeth as big as hands, and a fin as tall as a ...

The Academy of Natural Sciences says it’s not true that a giant shark and an enormous octopus are destroying the Western Coast of the United States. Tonight, the Academy will screen the film “Mega ...

An Australian fossil enthusiast made an incredible discovery while combing a Victoria beach known to harbor ancient secrets. Peaking out from a boulder, Phillip Mullaly spotted what turned out to be a ...