Sharks sometimes sleep with both of their eyes open, scientists have discovered. Scientists already know that sharks do not sleep or rest in the same way mammals do. For example, some sharks must swim ...

Shark scientists who have wondered for a long time whether the apex predators ever take a snooze have a better idea after new groundbreaking research. The researchers in Australia have the first-ever ...

Everyone knows sharks have a reputation for being intimidating, their bites can be fatal and some can grow to be massively large. But there’s probably plenty about sharks you don’t know. In fact, ...

While sharks have a reputation for always being on the move, some of them really do catch some rest. By Veronique Greenwood Sharks are celebrated for their apparently ceaseless motion — a small ...

Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Sharks used to figure prominently in my ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Could you explain how fish sleep? Do they drift ...

Shark scientists who have wondered for a long time whether the apex predators ever take a snooze have a better idea after new groundbreaking research. The researchers in Australia have the first-ever ...

Michael Heithaus does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...