Sharks get a bad reputation for being scary, and it's a stereotype that has been perpetuated for decades thanks to movies like "Jaws." Dr. David Shiffman, a marine biologist who studies sharks at ...

Sharks get a bad reputation for being scary, and it's a stereotype that has been perpetuated for decades thanks to movies like "Jaws." Dr. David Shiffman, a marine biologist who studies sharks at ...

To kick it off, here are 17 fun facts about sharks: 1.The goblin shark has the fastest fish jaws in the ocean. It's the only shark with jaws that extend forward — at the speed of 10 feet per second!

Did you know there are more than 500 shark species? Most people are only familiar with a few specific species, such as great whites, but the vast majority of sharks aren’t that large, nor are they all ...

Discover interesting facts about where sharks live, how big they can get, and how likely it is to get bitten by one. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

July 14 is Shark Awareness Day, and Nat Geo's ongoing SharkFest has plenty of shows to honor the day Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Whether they're terrified or in awe, people are fascinated with sharks. The marine predators, both dangerous and beautiful, are essential to marine environments, according to the National Oceanic and ...

Sharks are vital to many marine ecosystems despite being often viewed as dangerous predators. Florida leads in shark-bites, but shark-related fatalities are statistically rare. Over 300 shark species ...