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`Humans evolved from a prehistoric shark`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 18:48

In a significant development in evolutionary studies, scientists have found that human beings evolved from a prehistoric shark which existed more than 300 million years ago.

Fossilised shark teeth found in Narmada valley

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 18:14

A group of researchers today claimed that they have found rare fossils of shark`s teeth from the Narmada valley in Madhya Pradesh.

Sharks` remarkable skin boosts swimming

Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012, 13:16

Swimming comes effortlessly to sharks, thanks to their streamlined shapes and coating of razor sharp tooth-like scales.

Hybrid sharks found in Australia

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 10:13

The inter-breeding between the two species shows that the animals are adapting to climate change and the hybridisation can make the fishes stronger.

Australian police name Texas man shark victim

Last Updated: Sunday, October 23, 2011, 12:18

George Thomas Wainwright of Texas was the man who was killed by a great white shark on Saturday while diving.

Sharks `in trouble worldwide`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 12:47

Sharks are in big trouble on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and worldwide, according to scientists who claim to have developed the world`s first way to measure rates of decline in shark population.

Sharks were once small, harmless fish

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 15:46

In popular imagination, sharks are fearsome predators looking for their next unfortunate victim.

Malaysia Borneo state wants ban on shark fishing

Last Updated: Monday, August 29, 2011, 13:26

A Malaysian state on Borneo island, known for its world-class dive sites, is seeking to ban shark fishing to protect the species, which draws thousands of tourists each year.

Shark kills UK honeymoon tourist in Seychelles

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 21:23

A shark savaged a British tourist as his newly-wed wife watched from the beach in the Seychelles, the second holidaymaker to die in such an attack this month, police said.

Bahamas announces ban on shark fishing

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 09:26

The Bahamas has announced a ban on shark fishing, becoming the latest country to protect the ancient sea predator which is considered at risk due to demand for its fins in Chinese cuisine.

Ban shark fin sales, DiCaprio urges California

Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011, 15:28

Leonardo DiCaprio has urged officials in California to ban the sale of shark fins in the state.

Katrina Kaif’s date with shark!

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 14:50

India’s most beautiful woman and Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif’s recently had a strange encounter with marine species during the shoot of her upcoming flick ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.