How Magnets Keep Sharks Safe—From UsAugust 14, 2018 – Magnets repel sharks, studies show, by interfering with their ability to sense electrical fields.
Prehistoric sharks feasted on flying reptiles, fossil revealsOctober 03, 2018 – The wing bone of a Pteranodon that cruised the skies 83 million years ago shows that the creature met its end in the mouth of a marine predator.
Penguins don't live at the South Pole, and more polar myths debunkedFebruary 03, 2020 – We're setting the record straight on which cold-dwelling creature lives where.
Explore a Rare Hammerhead Shark Nursery in the GalapagosJanuary 30, 2018 – The newly discovered nursery offers protection from the sharks' predators—and gives scientists the chance to track them.
What It Takes to Guard a Giant Shark SanctuarySeptember 24, 2018 – An unlikely group—including a National Geographic explorer and a former shark smuggler—team up to protect the Cook Islands' sharks.
Mass Shark Extinction Triggered by Dinosaur-Killing AsteroidAugust 02, 2018 – By studying fossilized shark teeth, researchers have found that the same asteroid that killed the non-avian dinosaurs laid groundwork for today’s shark species.
How bioluminescence works in natureMay 02, 2019 – Most ocean animals produce their own light or host bacteria that do—a useful skill for communication, finding prey, camouflage, and more.
These Tiny Scales Make Sharks Incredibly Fast. Can They Help Us Build Better Planes?February 07, 2018 – The scales of shortfin makos, the fastest species of shark, could guide the design of aerial vehicles in the future.
What's Killing the West Coast's Young Great White Sharks?May 09, 2018 – Sharks are one of the ocean's fiercest predators, but a new study shows how often they're taken down by fishing nets.
She Fought for a Shark Sanctuary. But Does It Work?July 03, 2018 – First Jessica Cramp helped ban the shark trade in the Cook Islands. Now she’s studying whether the law is protecting sharks.
'Alien'-Like Sharks With Extendable Jaws Pulled From Deep SeaJanuary 11, 2018 – Viper dogfish sharks are rarely seen. They're thought to live a thousand feet below sea.
Sharks Prefer Jazz Over Classical Music, Study FindsMay 10, 2018 – Given a food incentive, the young predators can develop a taste for jazzy tunes.
6 ghostly animals just in time for HalloweenOctober 22, 2018 – From a deep-sea shark to a dancing moth, some wild animals have earned a spooky reputation.
Giant Ancient Shark Tooth Mysteriously StolenMarch 14, 2018 – Australian authorities say the tooth's monetary value "would not be very high," though it may be prized by collectors.
Watch Our Favorite Shark VideosJuly 28, 2017 – Take a look at these sharks exploring the nooks and crannies in oceans around the world.
New Species of Shark Discovered in Deep SeaFebruary 26, 2018 – The discovery of the Atlantic sixgill shark teaches us more about sharks as a whole, and could help with future conservation efforts.
