Hammerhead sharks grow to impressive lengths. Whether the largest one said to have existed was truly as large as described remains a mystery.

Moving at a speed of around two miles per hour, basking sharks can filter around 2,000 tons of seawater an hour. Unlike the ...

In this guide to the biggest sharks ever caught, we look at some of the world records that have been certified by the IGFA over the years. Many of these species are now protected by harvest bans ...

Deep Blue, estimated at 20 feet long and weighing around 5,000 pounds, is considered the largest great white shark ever documented. Tracked via satellite, she has provided valuable insights into great ...

There's been a sizeable increase in the number of great white sharks being tracked off the US coast and experts have issued ...

The biggest shark in the world is a slow-moving filter feeder with a chilled out vibe.

Researchers document growing great white shark populations in Atlantic waters from Maine to Nova Scotia due to habitat ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the ...

The great white shark in Jaws (1975), allegedly 25 feet long and weighing three tons, unleashed a deep-seated fear of the fish among moviegoers. But are great whites the biggest in the seas? Let's ...

T his is Contender, the largest male great white shark that’s been caught, tagged, and released in the Atlantic. Measuring 4.19 meters (13 feet 9 inches), this heavyweight predator has been quietly ...

The biggest animals of their kind often generate headlines, but these record-holders can also tell us a lot about an animal's biology.