Sharks' teeth—some of nature's sharpest and most formidable weapons—may not withstand the effects of future ocean acidification, new research suggests. Scientists at the Heinrich Heine University ...

How will the climate crisis affect one of the ocean’s fiercest predators? New research published Wednesday has examined what might happen to sharks’ highly specialized, flesh-cutting teeth. As carbon ...

Do they make dentures for sharks? In the future, they might need to, with recent research suggesting that sharks may lose their deadly bite to ocean acidification. Shark teeth are the envy of the ...

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...

Ocean Ramsey may not be afraid of sharks, but I am. Blame Jaws, the opening scene of The Little Mermaid, or a lifetime of shark attack news coverage, but I’ve always had an irrational fear of the apex ...

The scientific community has gotten very good at predicting where storms will hit, but it is more difficult to predict storm intensity. That’s why researchers at the University of Delaware are looking ...

Tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, Tiger Beach, Bahamas. (Photo by: Andre Seale/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Shark conservation must extend beyond merely protecting shark populations ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A giant spike in ocean temperatures about 93 million years ago may ...

When you picture a shark, you probably think of a large, powerful predator cruising the open ocean. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Species such as the great white ...

Michael Heithaus receives funding from the Shark Conservation Fund and the National Science Foundation. With such diversity, it’s no surprise that sharks serve many ecological functions. For example, ...