Sharks play a critical role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems. Whether they’re top predators or mesopredators, their presence helps regulate populations of prey species and support the ...

Epaulette sharks can reproduce without any measurable increase in energy use, stunning researchers who expected egg-laying to be costly. Scientists tracked metabolism, blood, and hormone levels ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when reading this story: Chondrichthyan fishes—a group that includes rays, skates, chimaeras, and sharks—are thought to have energy intensive reproduction cycles due in no ...

The spadenose shark (Scoliodon laticaudus) is one of the smallest members of the requiem shark family and found in shallow tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. The ...

For the first time ever, researchers have captured video of three endangered zebra sharks mating in the wild in the South Pacific, providing scientists worldwide with unprecedented insights into shark ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Being pregnant and giving birth is hard work for any species—but ...