Fish
"What had she been doing? Her tank mates were two other females, so who (or indeed where) was the daddy?"
When there is a lack of males, female bonnethead sharks can reproduce by themselves
"Divers have been rammed so hard that the air is knocked out of their lungs." A deadly predator with bone-crushing jaws and a temper to match
The air-breathing fish with a vicious head-butt
"Capable of striking fear into the heart of divers everywhere, it's as dangerous as it is beautiful..." 10 deadliest, most dangerous fish on the planet
Beyond the shark! We bring you a veritable who's who of the scariest fish species lurking in the deep (and not-so-deep) waters.
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It's famous for its white sands, surf – and being the shark bite capital of the world...
Why are there so many shark bites in Volusia County, Florida? Here’s everything you need to know
“It was like an elephant’s trunk – 4 times its original size." This deadly sting causes pain, swelling, difficulty breathing and heart issues...
This fish disguises itself on the seabed to trick prey into coming close, then sucks them into its hungry mouth using a strong vacuum
"The pain is said to be excruciating and victims may also experience paralysis, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest..."
This fish looks like an ugly, warty rock and spends much of its time sitting completely motionless. But touching its venomous spines by accident can be lethal
"It's covered in toxic slime and capable of penetrating bone..." The river monster that's bigger than a snooker table and as heavy as a polar bear
It's as big as a Ford transit van, can reach speeds of 50kph and can detect blood from a gobsmacking 3 miles away...
All you need to know about great white sharks, including why they are not as deadly as often feared
Can we outswim a shark
Sharks are among the most powerful predators in the ocean with several species reaching impressive top speeds when hunting prey. Could a human ever beat them?
Scientists dosed aggressive fish with hallucinogenic drugs – and discovered something interesting
The psychoactive compound in ‘magic mushrooms’ may reduce aggressive behaviour in a species of fish
"It's rather splendidus, with dazzling hues of blue, orange and green..." The 8 most beautiful, stunningly exquisite fish on the planet
From dazzling colours to intricate patterns and graceful shapes, these spectacular fish showcase the incredible beauty thriving in our oceans
“Piranha can strip a fish to the bone in minutes.” Watch David Attenborough-narrated footage of a brutal feeding frenzy
In a clip from Planet Earth, a shoal of red-bellied piranhas make light work of an injured dorado
"If some stop swimming they will suffocate..." Did you know fish can do maths, walk, fly AND pee? 15 fish facts that leave you scratching your head
Think you know fish? Think again. From farting herrons to maths geniuses, these underwater wonders continue to surprise us
Which species are named after Sir David Attenborough? And how many of them are there?
Sir David Attenborough has over 50 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
Scientists drop recorders into Amazon stream – and catch predators hunting like orcas
Electric eels 'switch off' their electronic pulses to sneak up on prey – a hunting strategy similar to that of orcas using (and not using) echolocation.
When a mountain collapsed in Mexico, light fell upon an underground lake. What happened next was remarkable
How a unique cave ecosystem helped researchers understand the genetic basis of blindness in cavefish.
"They can survive up to an hour in the icy water and use razor-sharp protruding teeth to scrape away ice."10 amazing, remarkable Antarctic animals...
Discover the most remarkable, captivating wildlife that thrives in one of the least hospitable places on Earth – Antarctica
Each year, thousands of fish fall from the sky in Utah. This is why
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has been aerially stocking fish for decades
"It's famous for its saw-like snout edged with sharp teeth, used for slashing through schools of fish." 12 weirdest, bizarrest sharks on the planet...
Celebrate the wonder and variety of these ancient, much-misunderstood fish in our list of the weirdest sharks in our oceans
'Water tigers' are lingering in the shallows of rivers and lakes. Here's what they're up to
Spring means one thing for perch – it's time to spawn
How long can a fish live out of water? Meet one weird fish that can survive two months on dry land...
The amount of time a fish can survive out of water depends on the type of fish, and there is one species that is particularly adept...
They can have 30,000 teeth and some really do die if they stop swimming: 35 incredible, hard-to-believe, fascinating shark facts
Celebrate the wonder and variety of sharks, an ancient and much-misunderstood fish.
It’s a slimy, prehistoric, grisly parasite with the mouth of an alien. And two fearless photographers are obsessed with finding it
The sea lamprey is not a creature with mass appeal, yet there is something about this ancient and mysterious eel-like fish and its extraordinary life-cycle that fascinates photographers Sébastien Barrio and Aurore Barrio.
For 50 years, there have been rumours of these fish climbing waterfalls. Scientists just filmed them doing it for the first time
Remarkable footage shows hundreds of shellear fish scrambling up Luvilombo Falls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
