We’ve all heard of the world’s most massive sharks, both past and present. The megalodon, the great white shark, and the ...

Dwarf lanternsharks are considerably smaller, with adult females stretching a mere 8 inches, teensy enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Males are even smaller, coming in at just under ...

So far, the shark has only been seen in the waters off Colombia and Venezuela. The dwarf lanternshark has a belly lined with photophores — light-emitting organs that help the shark stay camouflaged.

As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, Science News explores the vast range of shark sizes, from megaladon to the dwarf lanternshark.

A dwarf lanternshark. Wikimedia Commons The smallest species of shark on Earth is the dwarf lanternshark or Etmopterus perryi, which grows to about 8.3 inches (21.1 centimeters).

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world's oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They're found from polar waters to the ...

A life-size model of Carcharocles megalodon in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Every week is Shark Week for these creatures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural ...

Then there’s the tiny dwarf lanternshark, which glows in the dark and is small enough to hold in your hand.

Sharks come in all shapes and sizes. The minuscule dwarf lantern shark is the smallest shark alive, being smaller than the human hand, according to Smithsonian. The aptly named megamouth can weigh ...

What is the smallest shark? The smallest shark title goes to the dwarf lanternshark, which is found in the Caribbean Sea. This little creature measures about 8 inches.

There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world’s oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They’re found from polar waters to the equator, ...