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 ...

Surf Lifesaving Australia says the huge shark — about the same size as the fictional monsters that terrorised folk in the Jaws series of movies — was seen about 200m offshore at Marino Rocks. The ...

A megalodon's head alone was the size of a car. The prehistoric monster was largest meat-eating shark to ever roam the oceans: It reached lengths of 50 feet, with dorsal fins that jutted 5 feet out of ...

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 ...

A pair of South Carolina anglers on Wednesday caught and released a hammerhead shark that was at least 400 pounds heavier than the longstanding state record, and perhaps rivaled the world record.

The shark from "Jaws" is the stuff of legends. The shark from the movie, which returns to theaters this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release, is still a cultural fascination. The ...

The 26-foot-long shark is the second-largest fish species on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Fishers in Bremen, Maine, ...