Blacktip reef sharks — not to be confused with “oceanic black tipped sharks” — are a small, near-shore shark species growing to a maximum size of around 6 feet and 30-40 lbs.

The spectacular backdrop of this stunning YouTube clip does not detract from the epic battle for survival taking place ...

A large pair of sharks found in proximity to Honeymoon Island, appear to have been identified as Caribbean reef sharks.

The movie Jaws, released on June 20, 1975, was one of the very first Hollywood summer blockbusters, and remains one of the ...

Blacktip reef sharks can swim at up to 20 mph, and whitetip reef sharks swim at 10 mph, and lemon sharks at around 6 mph. Stingrays are also speedy and can at least match the blacktip sharks, but ...

Tahiti - French Polynesia, one of the best shark diving destinations on the blue planet. Just in front of the international airport lies the white valley beneath the clear blue waters of the south ...

Gary Hall fights off 6-foot shark during attack. Hall and his sister, Bebe Hall, also were attacked by a 6-foot blacktip reef shark off Islamorada in the Florida Keys while spearfishing in 2006.

Gary Hall fights off 6-foot shark during attack. Hall and his sister, Bebe Hall, also were attacked by a 6-foot blacktip reef shark off Islamorada in the Florida Keys while spearfishing in 2006.

Several books and a documentary mark the 50th anniversary of Spielberg’s iconic film, as scientists work to dispel the fear ...