A sight that even experienced marine biologists don't see every day: An octopus clings to the head of the world's fastest shark — and is comfortably carried away. What this unusual encounter is all ...

Researchers recently discovered an octopus catching a ride on a shortfin Mako shark off the shores of New Zealand, according ...

An octopus got to rest its many legs when it ended up aboard a mako shark for a leisurely ride. In a video captured in ...

Researchers in New Zealand captured the odd pairing on video, but they still don’t know how to explain the behavior ...

Sharks are more sought-after than ever. Yet, recreational anglers have become increasingly irate toward these species, ...

Sharks worldwide are imperiled by overfishing. Yet experts disagree on whether policies in Florida and the U.S. aimed at protecting sharks have in fact done the opposite. In Part I of this three-part ...

A shortfin mako shark, the fastest-swimming shark in the world, was caught on camera with an octopus catching a ride on its back off the coast of New Zealand.

Researchers in New Zealand saw a colorful blob on top of a shark’s head. When they looked closer, they realized it had eight arms.

Explore the complex issue of catch-and-release sharks and why stronger measures are needed to protect threatened species worldwide.

Sharks inspire a range of emotions in humans. We shiver at the sight of a fin in the water, but millions of people also tune ...

The fastest shark in the sea is losing the race against extinction. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, ...

The fastest shark in the sea is losing the race against extinction. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, the shortfin Mako is being ...