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 second!

Whether they're terrified or in awe, people are fascinated with sharks. The marine predators, both dangerous and beautiful, are essential to marine environments, according to the National Oceanic and ...

There are a ton of interesting facts about marine life out there, but you’ll find some of the most fascinating tidbits in shark facts. Sharks, admittedly, have a tough rep. They’re often the aquatic ...

July 14th is Shark Awareness Day, a day to learn more about sharks and their importance to our marine ecosystems. While sharks can seem quite terrifying with all of their sharp teeth, your odds of ...

July 14 is Shark Awareness Day. Sharks are some of the most beautiful creatures in the ocean, but due to overfishing and other factors, many species are in danger. An estimated 100 million sharks are ...

“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 terrifying that it ...

Is Shark Week on Discovery Channel your favorite TV event of the year? Then your time has come! Kristina Guerrero has five fun facts to sink your teeth into so you’ll be better prepared. It’s been on ...

Let’s be honest: Sharks seem like the closest you can get to real-life blockbuster monsters. They may not quite live up to the legend of “Jaws,” but with great whites growing up to 20 feet long and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Márquez is a marine scientist and science communicator Everyone knows that baby shark (doo doo da-doo da-doo) comes from when a ...