There are over a dozen shark species that swim off the coast of Massachusetts, from the small spiny dogfish to massive whale sharks. Sharks even hang out in Boston Harbor. Here's a look at the ...

U.S. researchers discovered a new shark species in rock layers at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the National Park Service reported.. On October 11, which is National Fossil Day ...

New DNA collection and genomic methods enable species identification in suspected shark-related incidents. Forensic Science International: Genetics , 2024; 72: 103087 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2024.103087 ...

A study was finally conducted in 2019 after a cave guide named Kelli Tolleson submitted photos of the teeth to J.P. Hodnett, who is a renowned shark research specialist.

The new species is part of the petalodont, which means petal-toothed shark family. The new species was discovered when several small spoon-like teeth were found in a cave wall and ceiling during ...