When you first think of a shark, you probably picture a gray body with fins, a tail, and sharp teeth. Even though many sharks have gray or dark coloration to blend in with their environment, did you know some come in different colors and patterns?

Scientists recognize three main reproductive strategies in sharks: laying eggs (oviparity), retaining eggs until they hatch inside the mother (ovoviviparity or aplacental viviparity), and giving birth to live young nourished by a placenta (viviparity). About 70% of shark species give birth to live young, while roughly 30% lay eggs.

Peyton Conley had the opportunity to assist with scientific fieldwork, collect data, learn research protocols, and interact with species in their natural environment, especially nurse sharks. Watching researchers work together toward a common goal gave her an even greater appreciation for the dedication behind marine conservation. Peyton is the creator of 'Color Our Oceans' and 'SaltyFinCo' - dedicated to ocean education, conservation, and marine-inspired artwork.

Learn about 5 super weird and interesting behaviors that can be found in specific sharks, including the Caribbean reef shark displaying 'stomach eversion', hammerhead sharks getting a tan, the cookie cutter shark, sand tiger shark, and the 'cuddling' nature of nurse sharks!

Scientists watched groups of bull sharks gathering together and noticed that the sharks did not interact randomly. Some sharks spent more time together than others, showing that they may form social preferences.

Three incredible dive sites to experience with a wide variety of species to observe in their natural habitats.

Some species of shark are regionally endothermic, meaning they can keep certain parts of their body warmer than the surrounding water. Learn more about this.

Learn how wobbegong sharks got their common name. Wobbegong shark facts.

In 2023, a juvenile (young) white shark was found in the Mediterranean by fishermen in an area where scientists believed great white sharks had disappeared. Now, researchers say sharks from these waters may belong to this “ghost population.”

Highlighting three species of the wacky end of the ocean, that are definitely Shark Crazy! Featuring the Goblin shark, Tasselled Wobbegong, and the Torpedo Ray!

Author: Adina Hoffman Sharks have many different kinds of teeth, and each kind is shaped perfectly for what they like to eat. Some sharks, such as mako and sand tiger sharks, have long, needle-like teeth for grabbing slippery squid. Others, like nurse sharks and bonnethead sharks, have broad, flat teeth for crushing shellfish. And sharks such as great white sharks and cookiecutter sharks have sharp, saw-like teeth for slicing meat and even thick blubber from marine mammals. S

Diving with great hammerheads and tiger sharks in Bimini, The Bahamas

Sharks4Kids completed another successful year of Project Lemon Aid, their community driven research and education program in Turks and Caicos

Francesca Kropp is a marine biologist, ocean lover, and lifelong shark enthusiast . Her passion for the sea drives her to study and protect its incredible creatures, especially sharks. Through research, education, and outreach, she strives to inspire others to see sharks not as something to fear, but as essential, awe-inspiring animals worth protecting. 1. What is your favorite shark, and why? Bonnethead Sharks are a favorite for their size, eating habits, and peaceful nat

Recently, our team partnered with Wymara Resort and Villas and the Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre to donate 200 Sharks and Rays of...

Long, a highly renowned palaeontologist with decades of research and experience, opens the book with a tense personal story: how he almost died searching for shark fossils while on expedition in Antarctica, perhaps the last place you’d expect to find fossil sharks. From this springboard, he takes us on a journey through time, told through the remarkable fossils left behind by long extinct sharks. Ranging from the tiny placoid scales of Tantalepis, 465 million years old and po

Carlee researches how human activities affect shark behavior, and also helps protect sea turtle nests along Florida’s beaches. Carlee is...

Our ambassador Stephanie attended Shark Con for the first time.

Gibbs Kuguru is a Kenyan shark scientist who studies the DNA of sharks. Gibbs is using his genetic research to understand better the unique elements in DNA that shape the populations of sharks in the blue wilds of the world. As a conservationist, he advocates for the stewardship of nature where people use our planetary resources in a sustainable way that enhances biodiversity in our environment. Kuguru is currently completing his Ph.D. in genomics at Wageningen University,

Learn about Dr. Brit Finucci and her work with chimaera and deep-sea sharks.