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Shark Finning - The Big Picture of a Big Problem

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Shark finning and the dangers of this practice are explained in this article. Learn about shark finning at HowStuffWorks.

The Ultimate Shark Teeth Quiz

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If you're going to collect something, why not shark teeth? Many shark teeth are prehistoric and have a fascinating look to them. Take our quiz to learn more about the fun you can have collecting shark teeth.

The Ultimate Hammerhead Shark Quiz

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Hammerheads sharks are one of the most intriguing species of shark, sporting a hammer-shaped head that sets them apart. Take our quiz and learn more about this unusual creature.

The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean Floor

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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.

All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times

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The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike with its nearly unfathomable size and power. Once ruling the ancient oceans, this prehistoric predator is often cited as the largest shark to have ever lived and even inspired a Jason Statham movie franchise.

Basking Sharks Look Ferocious, But Prefer Plankton to People

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The basking shark may look ferocious, but is only a filter-feeder, gathering zooplankton and other tiny animals in bulk as it roams the seas.

A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620

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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans 'shark drunk.'

The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination

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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?

Could shark cartilage help cure cancer?

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Shark cartilage could hold the key to how we study cancer and the immune system. Read about shark cartilage and its role in cancer research.