Growing up, there was an old wives’ tale. It was about how sharks feed at night, and therefore, once the sun set, we were ordered to cease surfing – lest we risk a nip. It seemed plausible, since in a ...

One of the most recognisable and feared predators within our oceans is, of course, the shark, and this is because of its ...

There are multiple strategies for survival in the world’s oceans. While many sharks are constantly on the hunt, snacking on every bit of bite-sized prey they can get their mouths around, great ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is regarded ...

1. Introducing sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras -- What are sharks and how are they classified -- How many kinds of sharks are there -- How did sharks get their name -- Where do shards live -- When ...