THE prehistoric “super carnivore” megalodon was bigger than previously thought, growing to a whopping 80ft and weighing 94 tons. The beast would have been four times bigger than the ...

On Feb. 8, Contender the great white shark was pinged again in the Atlantic, about 45 miles southeast of Cape Fear, near Wilmington, North Carolina.

Megalodon have always been compared to the modern great white shark. Scientists have found a reason why it shouldn't be.

Contender, a 1,700-pound adult great white shark, was seen moving north after spending time in Florida waters.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. © Dmitry Bogdanov / CC BY 3.0 A richly biodiverse ocean during the Late Cretaceous period ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The ocean’s ultimate predator once hunted whales with ease.

When identifying sharks, the hammerhead stands out thanks to its hammer-shaped head. The great hammerhead shark is estimated to have evolved around 20 million years ago, making it a relatively recent ...

One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — What started off as a normal shark fishing day ended with a historic catch. Local fisherman Joe Gonzales ventured out on Friday with friends and family to ...