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Lions, chimps, sharks get added protection under UN convention

Less popular species also received additional protection, including 10 species of vultures.

29 Oct 2017 6:14 PM IST

Researchers investigated the body composition of 32 shark species to understand their buoyancy control. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sharks evolved aircraft-like attributes to suit habitats

The researchers found that the difference in the evolution of liver size is a result of this process.

28 Nov 2017 5:21 PM IST

Scientists usually measure shark age by counting growth rings in their vertebrae. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sharks, rays live longer than thought: study

Scientists usually measure shark age by counting growth rings in their vertebrae.

30 Sept 2017 6:20 PM IST

They wrestled the goliath until it finally spit out the shark (Photo: Pixabay)

Giant fish swallows entire shark as shocked fishermen watch

The massive fish is a protected species and is also known as a garbage disposal of the sea since it eats everything.

24 July 2018 1:44 PM IST

It was obvious that the sharks knew that they had to do something when the classical music was played (Photo: AFP)

Man bitten by shark at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

A man has been bitten by a shark in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, authorities said on Monday, the fourth such attack...

25 March 2019 1:29 PM IST

The shortfin mako, the fastest shark in the world, and the longfin mako are among the shark species being caught in large numbers in the North Atlantic. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sharks at risk after swordfish overfishing in the North Atlantic

Greenpeace sounds alarm over shark overfishing in North Atlantic.

27 Jun 2019 10:59 AM IST

the explosion of plastic pollution is endangering shark populations, either through the animals ingesting or becoming enmeshed in refuse items. (Photo: AFP)

Sharks disappearing' from Mediterranean Sea due to climate change

Mediterranean sharks risk 'disappearing' due to plastic pollution: conservationists.

13 July 2019 11:08 AM IST

It was obvious that the sharks knew that they had to do something when the classical music was played (Photo: AFP)

Here's the reason for sharks' bright green hue in ocean depths

The researchers found a type of fluorescent molecule that was only present in the light skin.

11 Aug 2019 10:38 AM IST

It was obvious that the sharks knew that they had to do something when the classical music was played (Photo: AFP)

Sharks may develop a taste for jazz music: study

Anecdotal reports have suggested that sharks can learn to associate the sounds of boat engines with food.

9 May 2018 5:00 PM IST

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Drones to help prevent shark attacks in Australia

A life raft and emergency beacon can be dropped from the drone.

26 Aug 2017 9:08 AM IST

The Guinness World Records lists the worlds heaviest bony fish as Mola mola. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japanese researchers discover 'world's heaviest bony fish'

Solving the case of mistaken identity, a team of Japanese researchers have identified and clarified biological name of...

6 Dec 2017 3:25 PM IST