"Jaws" popularized the idea of the killer shark, waiting in the ocean to spring on its human prey. But while Shark Week and animal-focused programming might increase our curiosity about these ...

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), one of the most commonly landed sharks on both coasts of Guatemala. Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.

You can find shark meat in the United States in certain grocery stores, seafood markets and online — but the type of shark you're buying might not be what you think it is, according to a new study. In ...

Shark meat, a culinary delicacy in parts of South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, may not be what it seems. Many shark products sold within the U.S. are mislabeled, with some being endangered ...

Shark meat sold across Europe may be serving up more than seafood. Dangerously high levels of methylmercury, toxic to humans, ...

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One species stood out: the silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), which has a wide distribution and is known to be landed on both Guatemalan coasts. By using “DNA zip coding,” scientists were able to ...