New research reveals the unusual shape, size and pattern of the dermal denticles that cover basking sharks—thought to be ...

Who hasn't wanted to pet a shark? They might be apex predators, but they're still pretty cute. While they look featureless upon first glance, their skin is actually composed of dermal denticles.

Have you ever wondered what makes shark skin so tough and sleek? It's dermal denticles—tiny, tooth-like structures that cover a shark's skin. Made of the same material as teeth and shaped like small ...