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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A group of international scientists have delved into a world-first genome analysis of global great white shark populations. Their findings expose a surprising truth: great white sharks separated into three distinct population groups up to 200,000 years ago and have stuck pretty much with their own kind since.

A Fitbit-like device has captured the first known footage of a boat striking a basking shark, according to a new study.

Recent research into the habits of young great white sharks, published in the journal Frontiers In Marine Science, has shed light on their preferences and behaviors, offering insights into their survival strategies and potential implications for conservation efforts.

A newly published study surveyed decades of research on sharks’ ecological roles and considered their future in oceans dominated by people. It found that because sharks play such diverse and sometimes important functions in maintaining healthy oceans, their current decline is an urgent problem.

A shark in the Seine, hunting down swimmers. Sounds implausible, but that’s the premise of the new Netflix film Under Paris finning over, sorry, winning over critics. (There has been) High praise for a film that we all know, really, isn’t possible. Or is it?... Ali Hood Answers that question for the Metro.