Sharks have long been feared, and one of the main reasons is because we often think of them as being dangerous and ...

CBS News climate producer Chris Spinder got into the water as sharks circled below. In this producer's notebook, he shares what he learned after a minor, but bloody, injury.

The inner workings of a blacktip shark’s snout. Credit: Dr. Lauren Simonitis Sharks are somewhat notorious for their sense of smell and ability to sniff out prey deep in the ocean. There’s that ...

We’ve all heard the old myth that sharks can smell a single drop of blood from a mile away, but it doesn’t take a genius to work out that this is incredibly unlikely.

Sharks can smell a drop of blood in an Olympic-size pool of water. Sharks have one set of teeth for life. Peeing in the ocean or swimming during your period can attract sharks.

Sharks can sense tiny molecules of blood from long distances. Especially in brackish or low-visibility water a shiny object can look like a bait fish. So you want to leave your shiny jewelry on ...

When it comes to sharks, myths abound. You’ve probably heard, for example, that sharks can smell a single drop of human blood from a mile away. Which is no doubt, in many of our imaginations ...