Sharks

Colossal octopus may have dominated Cretaceous oceans, researchers say

“These giant octopuses likely occupied the same ecological tier and may have competed with marine reptiles and sharks within the same ecosystem,” said paleontologist Kazutaka Iba.

Pacific giant octopus.
One more cup of coffee?

Researchers find traces of caffeine, cocaine in sharks in The Bahamas

A lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Dozens of Australian east coast beaches closed after four shark attacks in two days

Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, Neptune Islands, South Australia, Indian Ocean.

Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Mediterranean


Sharks are aggregating in Israel, says Haifa researcher

Furthermore, because sharks aren’t kosher, they’re not being fished for “and we've created somewhat of a safe haven for them, unlike in many nearby regions,” he said.

Whale shark swims in the Gulf of Eilat

Shark Attack! Woman bitten in Hawaii

The woman is in stable condition after being bit by a Caribbean reef shark in Anaehoomalu Bay.

Children watch sharks swim above them in a glass tunnel at the Sydney Aquarium, Australia, September 29, 2015. Shark experts from around the world are meeting at a summit in Sydney today to discuss the best technologies available to stop shark attacks after a numerous attacks and sightings this year

Earth Day: Why do sharks visit Israel's Hadera stream?

Dusky and Sandbar sharks visit Israel every winter, for a reason scientists are still trying to figure out.

Children watch sharks swim above them in a glass tunnel at the Sydney Aquarium, Australia, September 29, 2015. Shark experts from around the world are meeting at a summit in Sydney today to discuss the best technologies available to stop shark attacks after a numerous attacks and sightings this year

Rare dusky shark spotted near Netanya

The dusky shark spotted near Netanya was around 10 feet long and believed to weigh around 400 pounds.

Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) at SeaWorld, Queensland

A bit missing

As giganto-shark thrillers go, ‘The Meg’ could be a lot sharperץ

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Sharks are our friends

‘The Meg’ is the latest sharksploitation flick

‘THE MEG’ is best when it’s being silly rather than dramatic (August 20, 2018).