Despite the fear they may inspire in humans, sharks have far more reason to fear us. Nearly one-third of sharks are threatened with extinction globally, mostly as a result of fishing. A team led by ...

We take a look at the some of the heaviest sharks ever caught on a rod-and-reel and certified as world records ...

THE TIGER SHARK was four times heavier than the muscular stonemason who was bracing his 190-pound, six-foot body against the shark’s first run. His 16/0 big-game reel gave line grudgingly and his ...

It’s already illegal for fishermen to attract or capture a great white shark, but Bay State officials are proposing new rules to better restrict shore-based shark fishing after anglers were seen ...

The vulnerability of a shark population to losing even small numbers to fishing has been highlighted by researchers from the University of Chester and partners in the Philippines using a remote stereo ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Márquez is a marine scientist and science communicator Two silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) swimming next to a big school ...

Georgetown County has proposed an ordinance that would prohibit bait and surf fishing on public beaches during certain times of the year. It would also ban fishing for sharks. JASON LEE JASON LEE A ...

Are you one of those fishermen chasing social media clout by landing a great white shark? Well, Bay State marine officials are sending a message: They have added “teeth” to regulations to restrict ...

Marco Island Pulls Shark Fishing Restriction Proposal Amid Sea Turtle Nesting Concerns ...