Greenland sharks are thought to have lifespans that can reach 400 years. Building upon previous work, University of Tokyo-led researchers have now sequenced a chromosome-level genome of the Greenland ...

The epaulette shark’s ability to “walk” on land gives it a distinct survival advantage and traces its lineage back to the Jurassic period. When most people picture a shark, they likely imagine a sleek ...

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Research has shown that pelagic sharks tend to have longer, narrower fins compared to their benthic relatives, which typically possess shorter, rounded fins. A key to understanding how sharks navigate ...

Bull sharks possess one of the most extreme biological adaptations in the animal kingdom, allowing them to survive in both saltwater and freshwater environments that would kill most marine predators .