It sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie script, but it actually happened: Shark evolution researchers say rising ocean temperatures more than 100 million years ago may have allowed sharks to grow bigger, swim faster and become the powerful predators we know today. In a paper published last month in the journal Current Biology, … Read more
The study found that higher ocean temperatures could pose a threat to this unique shark species. ADVERTISEMENT Sharks are known as some of the most powerful – and feared – creatures in our oceans. Now, it’s been revealed that one particular species could teach us how to improve our heart health. New experimental research presented … Read more
A DEEP-sea predator that can live for 500 years could hold the key to fighting heart disease and living longer. Researchers believe the metabolism of the invincible Greenland shark could be the secret to its longevity. They hope it is the same for us. The Greenland shark could hold the key to longevityCredit: Alamy Experimental … Read more
A recent study shows that the extraordinary lifespan of the Greenland shark, the oldest living vertebrate species, may be significantly influenced by muscle metabolic activity. These insights could be crucial for protecting this species, which is facing threats from climate change, and could even provide new opportunities to improve cardiovascular health in humans. “Aging is … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain × close to Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain New research from Swansea University and the University of Zurich has found that sharks maintained high levels of functional diversity for most of the past 66 million years, before … Read more
Many shark species are capable of delivering a fatal bite to humans. Here’s a list of sharks that do that … [+] Data shows these are the deadliest threats to beachgoers. Getty The International Shark Attack File is the premier data source for those interested in understanding the numbers behind shark attacks. It is the … Read more