Megalodon have always been compared to the modern great white shark. Scientists have found a reason why it shouldn't be.

New research reveals that the megalodon likely had a slender body more akin to a lemon shark than a great white. This ...

The giant extinct shark species known as the megalodon has captured the interest of scientists and the general public alike, ...

New research reignites debate over the size of this extinct giant, also suggesting it looked unlike a great white ...

Two Russian divers were reported missing off a popular resort in Batangas province in February. The following day, news reports said they were found dead and were attacked by sharks. Later, autopsy ...

Florida researchers have identified a record-breaking great white shark as it is tracked down Florida's coastline ahead of spring break.

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Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be ...

Past studies have estimated the megalodon’s length and body shape by comparing it to the great white shark, which has similar large, serrated teeth. But Sternes said those studies relied on ...

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“Inadvertently, we discovered the mystery of why some vertebrates can get large, but some cannot,” Shimada said. Great white sharks, with their thick bodies that grow to about 20 feet long (6 meters), ...