Debate continues to rage over whether a strange carcass found in 1937 was a new species or a basking shark. Either way, the case reveals how little is known about what lies beneath the waves ...

Basking sharks, despite their size, pose no threat to humans. They have tiny teeth, no interest in large prey, and spend most of their time following plankton blooms. Just in time for the 50th ...

The ocean and I have a love-hate relationship. I love learning about all of the cool things living in it, but the thought of being in the ocean myself makes me itchy. No way! I will gladly stay here, ...

A 20-foot basking shark was spotted off Ventura in March. The elusive shark is believed to be the world's second largest fish. A basking shark as big as a small bus recently showed up off Ventura, ...