One half of shark attacks are attributable to great whites. New research finds that great whites, who are naturally curious, are "sample biting" and then releasing their victims rather than hunting humans.
Squalamine, a newly discovered compound found in shark tissue, has an amazing antiviral efficacy, and could potentially thwart a number of chronic infections.
A tremendous 18 foot great white shark was caught and released off the coast of Mexico. Scientists hope the behemoth can lead them to shark aggregation sites in the Pacific.