A new study proposes that the massive ancient shark was built more slenderly than a great white. But not all paleontologists ...

If there’s anywhere Team Lemon (formerly Team Mako) and Team Great White may find common ground, it’s megalodon speed. Rather ...

There are few experiences as humbling as swimming alongside a whale shark. Despite their size—growing up to 40 feet ...

New research suggests that the prehistoric megalodon, the biggest shark known to have existed, was even larger than we ...

The giant extinct shark species known as the megalodon has captured the interest of scientists and the general public alike, ...

Fifteen million years ago, now-extinct species of dolphins, whales and large sea cows roamed the world’s oceans, topping the underwater food chain. Yet back then, any one of these creatures ...

Megalodon was likely a long, streamlined predator, not a bulky giant. Scientists compared its bones with modern sharks.

Sperm whales have the biggest brain of any (known) animal on earth. They can weigh up to 20 pounds. By comparison, a human brain weighs, on average, about three pounds. And while brain size doesn ...

Young marine enthusiasts rescue stranded whale sharks in Thiruvananthapuram, raising awareness and saving gentle giants with ...