Ghost sharks inhabit some of the darkest and least explored regions of the deep sea. Researchers have captured rare footage ...

Goblin sharks are known for their unusual appearance and lightning-fast jaws, making them some of the most distinctive ...

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About 360 million years ago, the shallow sea above present-day Cleveland was home to a fearsome apex predator: Dunkleosteus terrelli. This 14-foot armored fish ruled the Late Devonian seas with ...

National Geographic has revealed the Pictures of the Year 2025, highlighting images by Nat Geo photographers that inspired and defined the past year. This year's showcase features 25 images that cover ...

National Geographic has revealed the Pictures of the Year 2025, highlighting images by Nat Geo photographers that inspired and defined the past year. This year's showcase features 25 images that cover ...

A once-abundant giant has nearly become a myth in the Salish Sea; researchers hope to change that. A hundred years ago, the basking shark population in the Pacific Northwest was so dense that it ...

The deep sea hides life in strange forms. Far below the light, pressure crushes, and temperatures drop near freezing. Yet fish thrive there, shaped by forces we barely understand. A new study reveals ...

Sharks are some of the oldest creatures on our planet, predating even dinosaurs. For the last 450 million years, sharks have navigated waters across Earth, surviving five mass extinctions. These ...