When author Peter Benchley’s 1974 book was going to print, he needed to choose a title. He has juggled various titles — ...

With its ominous score and “shark-that-you-don’t-see” terror, “Jaws” tapped into a primal fear and changed how movies reached ...

The film’s release in 1975 haunted the reputation of sharks worldwide. But a generation of scientists helped to turn the tide.

Many behaviourists believe shark attacks on humans are a case of mistaken identity. Few reach the gigantic proportions described in Jaws; a section of the book discusses the extinct giant shark ...

"I was holding her hand in my hand and I didn’t think there was any chance at all of saving it,” her father said.

A Florida family’s day at the beach turned into a nightmare when 9-year-old Leah Lendel was bitten by a shark. They described ...

As kids start to move from picture books to chapter books, these engaging series will help ease the transition. And once they're hooked on the characters and setting in Book 1, kids will be hungry to ...

Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film, his second feature, left such a imprint on culture and Hollywood that barely any trip to the ...

At bedtime or circle time, kids this age are looking for fun, exciting reads that keep them engaged. From alphabet books to animal tales, fractured fairy tales to classic folk tales or funny stories ...