Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the world, but much about them remains unknown. Like many types of sharks, they give birth to live young, though no one has witnessed a baby whale shark being born ...

In the vast oceans where most fish species reproduce by laying eggs, one remarkable group of sharks stands apart with a ...

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Alabama is making waves as it moves to become the first state in the U.S. with an Amber Alert-style system for shark attacks, after the state Senate unanimously passed legislation on Thursday.

A MYSTERIOUS alien shark only ever seen in the depths of the ocean has been spotted prowling off the coast of Gran Canaria. The horror sighting left local fishermen stunned as the giant goblin ...

A diver has captured the spine-tingling moment she was encircled and then dragged 10metres underwater by a large tiger shark on her GoPro camera. Jasmine Warneford and Sam Anderson were targeted ...

London: A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help save the lives of newborn babies and mothers in sub-Saharan Africa ...

Beginnings Fund to prevent over 300,000 deaths and enhance care for 34m mothers, babies Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meeting delegates at the ceremony held to launch the ...

LONDON — A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly US$500 million (S$654 million) to help save the lives of newborn babies and mothers in sub ...

A 19-year-old dad has been charged in the killing of his newborn son in Oregon, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A 19-year-old dad is accused of killing his newborn son while caring for ...