Xiphactinus was one of the largest bony fish of the Late Cretaceous and is considered one of the fiercest creatures in the sea. A powerful tail and winglike pectoral fins shot the 17-foot-long (5 ...

These ancient fish, little changed over many millions of years, can reach 16.5 feet long, including the tail. There are reports of giant stingrays weighing up to 1,300 pounds, though such accounts ...

Trawlers off the southern coast of India hauled in their nets and began sorting through their catch. Among the haul was a 1-foot-long ocean predator with “bright” eyes. It turned out to be a new ...