We’ve all heard of the world’s most massive sharks, both past and present. The megalodon, the great white shark, and the ...

Dwarf lanternsharks are considerably smaller, with adult females stretching a mere 8 inches, teensy enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Males are even smaller, coming in at just under ...

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

The dwarf lantern shark (Etmopterus perryi) is the smallest shark—it can fit in your hand—and has large, elongated eyes that allow it to see in almost complete darkness deep in the ocean. Like other ...

Sharks Great and Small. March 23, 2003. When most people hear the word “shark,” images of sharp teeth and fins slicing menacingly through the water instantly come to mind.

Sharks with brown skin with pale spots and the size of a typical housecat are trolling the deep waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, scientists have learned. Measuring just 1.3 feet long, the ...