An adult male swimmer was injured in the water at Barnegat Light. Witnesses described a puncture hole in the calf.

A shark expert, whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie "Jaws," explains some of their ...

When author Peter Benchley’s 1974 book was going to print, he needed to choose a title. He has juggled various titles — ...

Shark teeth, bones and shells reveal that Templeton was once a seaside paradise with palm trees, warm water and colorful fish ...

If you’ve ever swum in the ocean, chances are this thought has entered your mind: Could there be a shark down there?

On the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie, IFLScience chats with activist Wendy Benchley (wife of Jaws author Peter Benchley) and marine scientist Dr Lydia Koehler to discuss the film’s impact, ...

When “Jaws” debuted in U.S. theaters 50 years ago today, it helped launch a new era in American movies. Steven Spielberg’s ...

Jaws' scared us stiff. Science is setting the record straight. What 50 years of research reveals about the ocean's most misunderstood apex predator.

Explore the impact of 'Jaws' on our perception of sharks and the ocean. Learn about the film's influence on shark research ...

Leah Lendel was with her family at a Florida beach when she felt something pull on her arm. Days later, she recounted the ordeal.

The transcriptome (or sum total of the messenger RNA) of the white shark showed greater similarity to the human transcriptome ...

Two new species of prehistoric sharks, dating back to around 325 million years uncovered in limestone formations of a ...