Maryland leaders are considering a bill that would make the extinct megalodon the official state shark.

You wouldn’t think staring down the mouth of the largest shark ever could provide a bit of levity for a gathering of people charged with making crucial decisions. But last ...

Today's sharks have nothing on their ancient cousins. A giant shark that roamed the oceans millions of years ago could have devoured a creature the size of a killer whale in just five bites, new ...

Maryland could soon have a state shark. The massive predator’s fossilized teeth can still be found around the state.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. VIRGINIA BEACH — One of the most fearsome predators to rule the seas millions of years ago may have left something behind at ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of fish on the planet. They are among the largest animals to have ever lived. Only blue whales, sperm whales, and humpback whales (all mammals) are larger. The ...

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VIRGINIA BEACH — One of the most fearsome predators to rule the seas millions of years ago may have left something behind at Virginia Beach’s North End. Terry Siviter and his 5-year-old grandson, ...