Sharks
10 most incredible marine life experiences for memories that will last a lifetime
Top photographers and experts reveal their most incredible underwater encounters
What's the fastest shark in the world?
Did you know the fastest shark in the world can reach speeds of 70km per hour? Pretty impressive...
Blue shark facts: size, diet and what they look like
Learn all about the beautiful blue shark
Sharks finally given greater protection
Historic vote finally regulates trade in shark fins but threat remains from trade in shark meat
Basking shark guide: how big they are, what they eat, and why they're endangered
Basking sharks are the second largest shark species in the world, and the largest found in UK waters. They feed on microscopic animals called zooplankton.
Steve Backshall on why we should love sharks, and how social media could help save them
Steve Backshall met up with BBC Wildlife editor Paul McGuinness to explain why we need to stop thinking of sharks as creatures to fear, and why Jaws has got a lot to answer for.
How to watch Shark with Steve Backshall
Shark with Steve Backshall is a new four-part natural history TV series from Sky, presented by the BAFTA-winning naturalist Steve Backshall. Expect dramatic photography and gripping stories as Steve dives with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks and many more.
Komodo dragon reclassified as Endangered
The latest update of the IUCN Red List reassesses the statuses of the Komodo dragon, seven tuna species, and sharks and rays.
Whale shark guide: what they eat, where they're found and why they're endangered
The whale shark is the world's largest shark and fish species, with a maximum age estimated to be 100 years and it's thought they can reach up to 20 metres in length.
Family matters for basking sharks
Recent research shows that basking sharks, the world’s second biggest fish, travel with family to familiar feeding sites.
Top shark and ray traders identified
A new study reveals the top countries driving consumption of sharks and rays.
Robot cameras uncover the hidden world of basking sharks
In a first for UK marine conservation, underwater cameras have been used to observe the behaviour of basking sharks in the Inner Hebrides.
Scientists discover new shark species that glows in the dark
The American pocket shark is the only known specimen of its kind to have ever been found.
When are Blue Planet Live and Blue Planet UK on TV?
Return to the oceans with these new BBC programmes celebrating the marine wildlife of our beautiful blue planet.
Amazing new footage shows basking sharks being sociable in Scottish waters
Data gathered by scientists studying basking sharks in a world first reveals groups forming on the seabed.
A new project is launched to study angelsharks
Citizen science volunteers are needed for a Wales-based angelshark conservation project.
The fascinating world of the lemon shark
Lemon sharks have personalities, make friends, use body language and learn tricks. They’re forcing us to rethink how we see big sharks, says Helen Scales.
How do sharks manage to swallow without tongues?
Sharks do not have tongues, and instead have unique swallowing techniques.
Do hammerheads with bigger heads find it harder to swim?
Science writer Liz Kalaugher analyses the unmistakable hammerhead shark.
How many species of shark inhabit the seas around Britain?
BBC Wildlife contributor Cat Gordon from The Shark Trust talk about sharks around Britain.
What is shark finning and why is it a problem?
Conservationist Mark Carwardine discusses the issue of shark finning.
Wildlife first for wild whale shark ultrasounds
In a groundbreaking conservation project, the first ever ultrasounds on wild whale sharks have taken place in the Galápagos Islands.
9 things you never knew about sharks in the Galápagos Islands
Discover more about the incredible diversity of sharks of the volanic archipelago.
Music can impact upon shark conservation
Researchers suggest that Jaws, and even nature documentaries, may have a lot to answer for when it comes to shark conservation.