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

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Shark-Eat-Shark World: Tracking Tag Reveals Unexpected Predation of Large Porbeagle

3rd September

A tracking tag swallowed by a mystery predator has unveiled a surprising twist in shark ecology. Researchers have documented the first known case of a large porbeagle shark falling prey to an even bigger predator, challenging our understanding of marine food chains and raising concerns about the survival of this endangered species.

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Newly Discovered Hammerhead Shark Named After Philanthropist

23rd September

A new species of hammerhead shark has been discovered, and its namesake is the late Paul G. Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and a well-known champion for marine conservation who played a significant role in protecting ocean ecosystems through his many philanthropic efforts.

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New 'ghost shark' discovered in New Zealand waters

24th September

New Zealand scientists have discovered a new species of "ghost shark" - a rare type of fish that is incredibly hard to spot because it lives at great depths in the Pacific Ocean.

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5-Meter Megamouth Shark Meets Human In Video Of Rare Wildlife

24th September

A British diver had a remarkable encounter with a rare and prehistoric shark. Megamouth sharks (Megachasma pelagios) are hardly ever seen alive, but this 5-meter (16.4-foot) behemoth emerged from the depths to star in some truly remarkable footage.

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There's a rare fish in the Red Sea that looks like a guitar – and it may soon be lost forever

30th September

The critically endangered halavi guitarfish could be extinct in a few years’ time if nothing is done to save it, say scientists

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