The white belly of a great white shark serves a surprisingly useful purpose.

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Though there are many shark species in North Carolina, bites are rare, Cahoon said, noting that most shark bites occur in ...

A shark expert discusses how to safely enjoy ocean swimming while avoiding encounters, noting tracking technology has increased awareness of sharks in coastal waters.

This year "Jaws" celebrates its 50th anniversary. Its success reflects the enduring importance of our most ancient fear: ...

As a wildlife filmmaker, Bertie Gregory is always ready for a challenge. But his adventurous streak leads him to unimaginable ...

Bertie Gregory is a wildlife filmmaker who is no stranger to putting himself in harm's way in the name of his craft - and his ...

The saltwater crocodile is one of the most formidable predators on Earth, capable of devouring animals as massive as whales, ...

The growing popularity of flying drones is showing us amazing aerial views of our oceans and has revealed something rather ...

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, state and local officials are ramping up protections for beachgoers to stave off ...

I always find myself rooting for the tragic and fatalistic Quint even after he starts descending into Ahab-like madness.