Sharks rarely bite humans in the first place. And in a new study Friday, researchers have found that some of these bites are wholly defensive.

There has never been a reported attack of Greenland sharks on humans. This has less to do with the behavior of the Greenland shark and more to do with where it lives. Greenland sharks swim in frigid ...

Instead of targeted, aggressive attacks, sharks may bite humans out of self-defense. Within the media, sharks are often seen as bloodthirsty predators. However, shark attacks are rare and, for the ...

Experts warn that influencer stunts and misleading media headlines may fuel fear and damage shark conservation efforts.