The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of shark, including the largest shark, the whale shark. Whale sharks are massive creatures that can grow to a whopping 18m (57 feet), topping the scales ...

Undersea mountains are key locations for predators—with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows.

Most of the catch was sharks. About 20 crew members face up to three years in prison if found guilty of trafficking protected species. Walter Bustos, director of the Galapagos National Park, told ...

Gansbaai, South Africa Gansbaai, known as the "Great White Shark Capital of the World," offers a unique chance to cage dive ...

Galapagos sharks are apex predators known for their size, strength and predatory prowess. These sharks typically inhabit waters around oceanic islands, such as the Galapagos Islands and other ...

Lindblad Expeditions, a National Geographic Society partner, has such a long history with the islands that in 2006 ... paddle alongside white-tipped reef sharks—it’s your call.

The boats will be treating us to a private tour around the islands, making stops at some of the best points of interest in the Galápagos for nature encounters. From blue- and red-footed boobies to ...

Dive sites that are popular with experienced divers include Wolf Island's Shark Point (which can only be reached during a multiday cruise from operators like Galapagos Diving Cruises and ...

It is unlikely you'll visit just one island while vacationing on the Galápagos Islands. Each of the ... marine iguanas, whitetip sharks and manta rays on and off shore. Santa Cruz Island is ...