Things can get pretty spooky under the sea, and the bizarre cartilaginous skeleton of a shark is no exception. Scientists Sebastien Enault and Camille Auclair of Kraniata have put together a ...

Our understanding of shark evolution may need to be rethought following the discovery of a 410-million-year-old ancestor of this group of fish. Sharks are cartilaginous fish, meaning their skeletons ...

The complete fossilized skeleton of a shark that existed 370 million years ago has been discovered for the first time, a find researchers say is "unprecedented." Known as Phoebodus, the fossilized ...

Sharks have been evolving for more than 450 million years, developing skeletons not from bone, but from a tough, mineralized form of cartilage. These creatures are more than just fast swimmers—they're ...

A 410-million-year-old fossil of an armored fish has completely changed the history of sharks, according to a newly published study. The fish, known as Minjinia turgenensis, had a skeleton made of ...

If you think sharks are scary, wait until you see pictures of their skeletons. Sebastien Enault and Camille Auclair of the organization Kraniata make a living cleaning, restoring and casting the bones ...

The latest art installation titled "Bleed Teal" depicts an anatomically-enhanced shark separated from its skeleton. It also illustrates its stomach with a few choice snacks like a California license ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without its scary rows and rows of razor sharp teeth, your average ...

Using synchrotron X-ray nanotomography with detailed 3D imaging and in-situ mechanical testing, researchers are peering inside shark skeletons at the nanoscale, revealing a microscopic 'sharkitecture' ...