Revered and feared, sharks hold an unparalleled place in the human imagination. They are the ocean’s apex predator. The stuff of nightmares. The lurking specter of myths. Scientists tell us that ...

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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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A diver in the Northern Bahamas Banks examines an upside down tiger shark that is in a ...