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Humans now kill 80 million sharks per year, 25 million of which are threatened species
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.
How a scientist accidentally discovered a shark that regenerated its mutilated fin: 'The revelation was astonishing'
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.
Bizarre incident of fish jumping out of water in Philippines caused by upwelling, not earthquake
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.
Super-healing shark regrows its fin after humans cut a huge chunk off
The shark is only the second in history to be observed regrowing a dorsal fin.
Pregnant megamouth shark seen for 1st time after female washes up dead with 7 pups
A megamouth shark that was pregnant with seven pups when it washed ashore in the Philippines has revealed secrets about how this elusive species gives birth.
Ocean pout: The fish with antifreeze blood
Ocean pout live in frigid waters from Labrador in Canada to North Carolina and have evolved a blood protein that serves as antifreeze.
Great white shark ripped in 2 was 'loaded' with orca DNA, scientists say
Scientists have analyzed the remains of a great white shark that washed up in Australia in October and confirmed orcas disemboweled the predator to eat its liver — a first in these waters.
Watch rare footage of 2 mini mola swimming together off Canada's Pacific coast
A diver filmed a pair of young ocean sunfish off Canada's coast and experts estimated them to measure 24 inches across — five times smaller than the size they reach as adults.
Great white sharks are hanging out in the twilight zone and scientists don't know why
Researchers recorded the movements of ocean predators and found many diving to depths of over 3,200 feet for reasons that are currently unclear.
Watch a super-rare dreamer anglerfish with ultra-black 'invisibility cloak' swim like a shadow in the deep sea
MBARI researchers came across a rarely seen dreamer anglerfish off California's coast. Video footage of the alien-looking fish only shows its silhouette because its skin is so dark it absorbs almost all of the light that hits it.
