Our selection of top shark stories, highlighting the latest news and discoveries from around the world...

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Important Shark And Ray Areas Delineated In The Mediterranean And Black Seas

2nd July

A team of global and regional experts recently came together to embark on a massive mission: mapping critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras across the captivating Mediterranean and Black Seas.

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Scientists discover filter-feeding basking sharks are warm-bodied like great whites

20th July

Approximately 99.9% of fish and shark species are "cold-blooded," meaning their body tissues generally match the temperature of the water they swim in—but researchers have just discovered the mighty basking shark is a one-in-a-thousand exception.

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