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

While these types of sharks definitely get the most attention, there are many different species out there that come in all ...

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 come in all shapes and sizes. The minuscule dwarf lantern shark is the smallest shark alive, being smaller than the human hand, according to Smithsonian. The aptly named megamouth can weigh ...

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 ...