The blue shark (Prionace glauca) might be more than its name. Scientists investigating the sleek ocean predator's skin discovered nanostructures that not only produce its signature hue, but also ...

For the first time, scientists have captured video evidence of what appears to be blue shark mating behavior off the Basque ...

Blue sharks have become very well known for the color of their skin, but new research indicates that these iconic sharks might be more than meets the eye. In fact, blue sharks might just be one of ...

A small, 4-foot female blue shark that was found deceased earlier this week on a beach near Avenue U in Seaside will be used for educational purposes by the Seaside Aquarium. While the blue shark is ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

New research has shown that blue sharks’ intestines act like temporary holding tanks, trapping fibers long enough to build up significant amounts. Their epic migrations mean they can spread these ...

Sharks have teeth on their skin. It’s a weird idea to get your head around, we know, but that’s not even the big news. New research has revealed that the pulp found within the adapted gnashers on ...

Unique structures on the skin of the blue shark suggest it may be able to change colour like a chameleon, according to a new study. The study, presented this week at the Society for Experimental ...

A blue shark was skewered through the head by a swordfish, but lived to tell the tale in the first known instance of a shark surviving this type of impalement. When the shark was caught by fishers in ...

Mar. 22—Thirty-seven members of the Watertown Blue Sharks received state awards during last weekend's State YMCA Swimming Championships at Erie Community College in Buffalo. Molly Dickinson, competing ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...