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Predatory sharks grew to enormous sizes in prehistoric times. These five strategies helped them get so big

For more than one hundred million years, giant sharks have flicked their massive tails throughout Earth’s oceans. Some of ...

Sharks, spines and speed: The hidden architecture behind different swimming styles revealed

"Shark Week," which kicks off this week, has captivated audiences for decades with stories of these powerful ocean predators.