From time to time, curious tales of “fish rain” grab media attention: fish seemingly fall from the sky, far from any bodies ...

With their bright green eyes and slender bodies, gulper sharks are odd-looking, prehistoric creatures that have been around for millions of years. Found worldwide in waters from 200 to 1,500 meters ...

One of the most comprehensive surveys to date of shark and other large predator fish in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) ...

MPAs are like national parks and have varying rules about how much human activity is allowed. In fully protected zones like Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary in Colombia, all human activity is ...

The creek looks harmless, but once the traps hit bottom, the water gives up creatures that feel out of place — jags, cichlids, armored catfish, and then two enormous iridescent sharks. Their bodies ...

Georgia Aquarium was conceived by the late Home Depot CEO Bernie Marcus, the founding benefactor who gifted $250 million to build it. The vision came to him in the air, while aboard a Falcon 900 ...

Sharks that venture into brackish water, such as estuaries, river mouths, and mangrove swamps, are often highly adaptable ...

This trap was meant for small fish, but what we hauled up looked more like a tiny freshwater shark. The moment it surfaces, the reactions go from confused to amazed as the rare catch starts thrashing.

Some of the world’s most massive fish species are true giants of the aquatic realm, astonishing both scientists and anglers ...

Sharks have fueled nightmares for decades, but most of what people think they know about these creatures is shaped by ...

I’ll never forget the first time I stepped into SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium’s underwater tunnel—my jaw literally dropped as I watched a shark glide overhead like some kind of ocean superhero. Located ...