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.

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.

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!

Learn all about the pyjama shark ( Poroderma africanum). This shark looks like it's wearing pyjamas, which is fitting because it loves to ta

Have you ever heard of a slow-swimming, nocturnal shark? Pyjama sharks, or striped catsharks, are one of the most unique species of sharks i

Whitespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) Key Features/Appearance Whitespotted bamboo sharks are a small species reaching a...

Whitecheek Shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) Key Features/Appearance The Whitecheek shark (also known as the widemouth blackspot shark) is...

Pacific Sleeper Shark (Somniosus pacificus) Key Features/Appearance The Pacific Sleeper shark is a large species, with an average length...

Bimini, The Bahamas is home to some remarkable sharks!

Recently the team from Sharks4kids joined forces with the Big Blue Collective, TCIFF and the Edward Gartland Youth Center to head out on...

Author: Linda Weiss Winghead Shark (Eusphyra blochii) Key Features/Appearance The Winghead shark is a relatively small hammerhead...

Narrowfin Smoothhound Shark (Mustelus norrisi) Author: Linda Weiss Key Features/Appearance The narrowfin smooth-hound, also known as the...

Author: Linda Weiss Finetooth Shark (Carcharhinus isodon) Key Features/Appearance The Finetooth shark is named for its small, narrow,...

Author: Linda Weiss Silvertip Shark Carcharhinus albimarginatus Key Features/Appearance Silvertip sharks are a relatively large species,...