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16-foot-long shark bites stranded pygmy whale's head off as human tries to rescue it
By Patrick Pester published
A shark instantly killed a stranded pygmy sperm whale on New Zealand's Māhia Peninsula, where officials had warned about increased shark activity.
![A great white shark's open mouth preparing to bite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CXpLpFsEk2pLCfT8uoVdxX-320-80.jpg)
'Unnerving' rise in fatal shark attacks recorded last year. Should we be worried?
By Harry Baker published
The number of unprovoked shark attacks spiked slightly last year, while the number of fatal bites doubled compared with the previous year. However, the statistics are not as concerning as they initially sound, experts say.
![Glikmanius careforum is seen swimming in the foreground.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDyMoyYNzfY2wpJAgV4TuB-320-80.jpg)
325 million-year-old shark graveyard discovered deep within Mammoth Cave harbors new fossilized species
By Melissa Hobson published
Two new ancient shark species have been uncovered in Mammoth Cave with teeth that "look like they just came out of the shark's mouth yesterday."
![Large ancient fish with giant underbite known as Alienacanthus.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X4jfbyyjVEpWr4PrysSjrm-320-80.jpg)
365 million-year-old 'alien' fish had one of the most extreme underbites on record
By Kiley Price published
Scientists think the toothy fish may have used its mismatched jaw to trap prey.
![Aerial image captured of a pale great white shark newborn.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9T5ACtKSgJXiALNFQewAC-320-80.jpg)
'One of the holy grails of shark science': Watch 1st ever footage of baby great white shark moments after birth
By Melissa Hobson published
A newborn great white shark has been seen in the wild for the first time, and the discovery could help scientists finally solve a longstanding mystery about the threatened species.
![A male celebes medaka with black markings starting to appear towards the end of its tail.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5cmYi9ATgpKWn9gNiVoJd6-320-80.jpg)
Color-changing fish turns black with rage when provoked
By Richard Pallardy published
Aggressive little male fish from Indonesia turn black when angry to show their dominance, scientists discover.
![A pile of 7 dead sharks lay together on a dirty tiled floor.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CaTiGpgzK2ouCYFqSzyqCS-320-80.jpg)
Humans now kill 80 million sharks per year, 25 million of which are threatened species
By Melissa Hobson published
Catch data from 2012 to 2019 reveal shark deaths from fishing increased from 76 million to 80 million per year. Researchers stress that more action is needed to save threatened species.
![Close-up of damaged shark fin.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9oS3XPtjbknr4K5AxdPbiB-320-80.jpg)
How a scientist accidentally discovered a shark that regenerated its mutilated fin: 'The revelation was astonishing'
By Chelsea Black published
An adult male silky shark was spotted with a huge chunk of its fin missing. A year later, it had almost completely regrown. Here's the amazing story behind the discovery.
![People picking up fish on a beach](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5SjPerZwLgAAXeNgJ5CdZ9-320-80.jpg)
Bizarre incident of fish jumping out of water in Philippines caused by upwelling, not earthquake
By Harry Baker published
Countless sardines beached themselves on an island in the Philippines around 48 hours before a major earthquake. But experts say a phenomenon known as "upwelling" was to blame instead.
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