The pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and ... [+] subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, often known for its long, whip-like tail.

This apex predator roams the world's oceans and has developed an appetite for the livers of the largest and scariest fish in ...

Now the scientists — who were researching pelagic sharks at the country’s Canary Islands — are going to study the anglerfish’s body, hoping to learn more about its uncharacteristic behavior.

Overfishing of sharks is linked to coral reef destruction. Without sharks, smaller fish stop eating coral-eating starfish.

Condrik Tenerife, a shark ocean research organization, spotted a humpback anglerfish while the team was conducting research on pelagic sharks off the coast of Spain's Canary Islands. According to ...