The deep sea also harbours some of the most intriguing and alien-like species in existence, yet for several centuries, these ...

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species last year, from elegant birds to strange sea ...

(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 ...

The cuts left by a cookiecutter shark are recognizable for their uniformity, helping to identify the species by bite marks. Photo courtesy of University of Hawaii A Hawaii study has found that a ...

(WJW) — Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient shark. According to the National Park Service, the shark’s fossils were found at Mammoth Cave National Park‘s Ste. Genevieve Formation, ...

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A surfer avoided injury after being attacked by a shark Monday morning at Marin County’s Dillon Beach, officials verified Tuesday. The attack occurred around 9 or 10 a.m. near the mouth of Tomales Bay ...

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