This story appears in the June 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. This summer, we’ll look at three shark species with notorious reputations: tiger sharks, great whites and oceanic ...

The basking shark’s scientific name, Cetorhinus maximus, roughly translates to “great-nosed sea monster” in Greek. In reality, these placid sharks, found the world over, are totally harmless.

As we celebrate World Ocean Day, the annual National Geographic SHARKFEST also commences on the network. Starting with Marvel superhero Anthony Mackie in the marquee special SHARK BEACH WITH ...

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