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Shark and Rays are Disappearing Faster than Expected, New Study Finds

Some shark populations have decreased by 70 percent. The oceanic whitetip shark experienced the greatest decline, losing 98 percent of their population in just 60 years.

Six Animal Aggregation Dives to Add to Your Scuba Bucket List

With careful planning and a bit of luck, some divers get the chance to see hundreds or even thousands of rare animals underwater at once.

What It’s Like to Pilot a Self-Propelled Cage Among Great Whites

The self-propelled ocean cage was originally built to document feeding, fighting and mating events between sharks in Guadalupe.

Erich Ritter, Conservationist and Founder of SharkSchool, Dies at Age 61

Shark advocate Dr. Erich Ritter passed away at age 61 in his Pensacola, Florida, home on Friday. Dedicated to understanding shark-human interactions, Ritter spent most of his life advocating for shark conservation.

How Technology Is Making Shark News More Ridiculous

No, sharks aren’t coming into shallow water any more than usual—but now everyone at the beach has a camera.

Seven Shark Non-Profits to Support if You Love Sharks

If sharks keep disappearing, what will become of our oceans and favorite shark dives? These shark organizations and non-profits are dedicated to bringing change.

The Ultimate Guide to Shark Diving

The best places to go diving with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more. Plus: How to do it safely.

More than Meets the Eye: Whale Shark Eyeballs Have Two Incredible Features

No, whale sharks' eyeballs are not covered in miniature teeth. Here's what the discovery of dermal denticles in a whale sharks eyes actually means.

SharkSchool Teaching Aims to Capture the Minds and Hearts of the Post-Jaws Generation

SharkSchool Teaching was designed as a simple way for an ordinary person to translate science for kids.