To kick it off, here are 17 fun facts about sharks: 1.The goblin shark has the fastest fish jaws in the ocean. It's the only shark with jaws that extend forward — at the speed of 10 feet per ...

The Greenland shark is the world’s longest living vertebrate. It can live for 400 years— twice the age of the longest-living ...

“The Jaws Effect” is what scientists call people’s irrational fear of sharks based on Steven Spielberg’s 1975 hit summer movie, “Jaws.” The great white shark in the movie was so ...

Discovery Channel's 37th annual Shark Week that began July 20. To celebrate, Here are some facts about these incredible animals.

Moving at a speed of around two miles per hour, basking sharks can filter around 2,000 tons of seawater an hour. Unlike the ...

Discover interesting facts about whale sharks and learn more about our work with these gentle giants of the oceans.

July 20-26 marks Shark Week 2025, an annual celebration that takes place on the Discovery Channel. Throughout the week, the Discovery Channel plays a number of education- and entertainment-based ...

Sharks are one of the coolest animals in the world, but how much do you know about these deadly snappers? Take this quiz to ...