Fish
Fish are an incredibly diverse group of animals. Read these articles to find out about all kinds of unique and different fish.
The Biggest Catfish Ever Caught (That We Know Of)
Pacu Fish: The Piranha Cousin With Human-like Teeth
The Predatory Snakehead Fish, or 'Frankenfish,' Can 'Walk' on Dry Land
The Stonefish Hides in Plain Sight and Packs a Painful Sting
Is the Doomsday Fish Actually a Terrible Omen?
The Fastest Fish in the Ocean Can Swim at Nearly 70 MPH
'Cocaine Sharks' Make Waves Off Coast of Brazil
10 Biggest Sharks in the World
The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination
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A Texas man caught an alligator gar estimated to be over 300 pounds in May 2022. The alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while it may look threatening, it's harmless to anything larger than itself.
The colorful superstars of backyard water gardens are actually ornamental varietals of domesticated carp.
It's one of the gentle giants of the sea. It loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep dives to the ocean floor.
By Mark Mancini
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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.
The Gulf corvina is the loudest fish on the planet, helping lead to its overfishing and endangerment.
Shark shocker! This 'virgin birth' is the first example of a shark switching from sexual to asexual reproduction.
In the past decade, several two-headed shark fetuses have been discovered. Is there something going on in the oceans we should know about?
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Think science has sharks all figured out? Think again. We still have so many unanswered questions about the aquatic marvels.
Electric eels actually aren't eels at all, but they certainly are electric. Their shock can kill animals in surrounding waters, but could it take down a human?
Most of us would take to the seas a bit easier without any hammerheads, blacktips or bull sharks patrolling the waters below. The truth is, however, sharks help maintain a balanced ecosystem.
By Chris Opfer
King of the herrings! What regal creature would have such a majestic history? It's the giant oarfish, and it's surfaced everywhere from sailors' nightmares to Southern Cali. Meet the longest bony fish ever!
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Oooooh, barracuda! It's not just a Heart song -- it's also a dinner dish. But should you be as suspicious of this creature on your plate as scuba divers are of encountering it in the water?
A shark is coming at you. It opens its mouth wide, baring teeth. Will you be able to reach around and poke it in the eyes without losing an arm?
Sharks scare us to death. What scares them? Magnets. Researchers have tossed magnets in the water and watched the sharks dart away. But what could be so repugnant about a magnet?
It's scary enough to imagine a shark's toothy jaw snapping at your half-submerged body in the ocean. But the actual impact of its massive mouth clamping down? Surprisingly wimpy.
By Josh Clark
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If your ears picked up on a 40-hertz signal, you might wonder what the annoying sound was all about. But if you're a shark and you hear this "yummy hum," it might mean it's dinner time.
By Josh Clark
Scuba divers, leave your bling at home. Don't wear yellow when you swim in the ocean. We hear all sorts of advice designed to keep sharks at bay. But is it legit?
By Josh Clark
Perhaps you prefer a nice filet mignon with a red wine reduction, but according to one source, dogs are a shark's favorite meal. Where do they find pups in the deep?
By Josh Clark
The biggest shark in the world is longer than a school bus. But taking people to sea to swim with these giants has become a big industry.
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You've heard the stat. You're more likely to be struck by lightning than be attacked by a shark. Still, wouldn't it be nice to know that your next aquatic destination doesn't fall on this list?
Even the most maniacally energetic people can appreciate crashing on the couch occasionally. Can sharks take the same break without dying?
Sharks have a bad reputation, but is it warranted? Maybe for these 10, which are considered the most dangerous of all.
Hammerheads have itty-bitty mouths, a tall dorsal fin and an impressively odd noggin. Why do these creatures of the deep look so strange?
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The good news is, you're not likely to meet with one of these creatures on your next beach vacation. If you did, it wouldn't be a pretty sight.
They range in size from 8 inches to 60 feet, so obviously their food preferences will differ. Sometimes what seems like a good meal, isn't, so they spit it out. That includes humans.