Creating new scientific models of plankton is "critical" to understanding the scale of global climate change, a new paper ...

The average whale shark measures about 30 feet long, with a mouth stretching nearly 5-feet across. The largest whale sharks ...

The 'Jaws' shark was 20 feet long in the book and 25 feet long in the movie. Could a shark this big be swimming off Georgia's shore?

As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, Science News explores the vast range of shark sizes, from megaladon to the dwarf lanternshark.

Creating new scientific models of plankton is "critical" to understanding the scale of global climate change, a new study argues.The landmark study ...

They spotted three basking sharks during the whale watch. “One swam gracefully alongside us, passing right under the bow with its massive mouth wide open, filtering plankton from the water.

On a surprise bachelorette cruise and whale watch around the Isle of Shoals, the group spotted two basking sharks.

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BRITISH waters could soon see a surge in shark species as they seek out new habitats, scientists say. These include increasing numbers of basking and spurdog sharks – which can grow up to ...

Basking sharks can grow to 40 to 50 feet long and weigh up to 10,000 pounds, Dodd said in an interview. Filter feeders, they eat plankton and are normally found in the open ocean, Dodd said.

Similar to the second-largest shark, the basking shark, whale sharks filter plankton out of the ocean water. These filter feeders will swim many miles in a single day searching for plankton.

The film, which turns 50 Friday, fueled fears of the then-unknown creatures but also sparked a curiousity that has led to a better understanding of sharks’ role in the ecosystem. NBC 7’s Derek ...