Whale sharks. Are they whales? Are they sharks? This amazing creature is actually a shark. It is called a whale shark due to its enormous size, and because sharks are fish, the whale shark is the ...

While a squid can often be confused with an octopus, these soft-bodied mollusks are quite different for many reasons. Apart ...

The Jaws Effect” is what scientists call people’s irrational fear of sharks based on Steven Spielberg’s 1975 hit summer movie ...

I ALWAYS strive to get a window seat when eating out. It’s always a bonus if the view includes a historic landmark or two.

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