Blue sharks' unique skin may allow them to change color, according to new research. The study of the anatomy of the deep ocean predators suggests they have the "remarkable" chameleon-like potential. A ...

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this series of stories called Species of the Month, the Light sheds light on other, lesser-known ...

The fearsome silent hunters of the deep – sharks – aren't usually hued like a traffic cone, but now and again, nature goes "Hold my beer." One spectacular example of this is a nurse shark ...

A long-term study in Fiji shows they form preferred social relationships, avoid certain individuals, and change how social ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- A tiny shark named Yoko is making waves — not just at the Shreveport Aquarium, where she was born, but in the scientific community around the world. While shark hatchlings are ...

If current extinction trends continue, global shark populations will lose much of their variety, thereby threatening ecosystems where specialized species serve vital roles, researchers have found. In ...

Sharks could lose their diversity if current extinction trends continue, with widespread negative effects on the ocean. Global shark biodiversity is in decline, and the most threatened species are ...

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth.

Great white sharks have a reputation for being some of the most ferocious animals in the ocean, owing in part to their mouth full of sharp, serrated teeth. Most people believe that they are born as ...