Sharks

A view of the Loch Ness Monster, near Inverness, Scotland, April 19, 1934. The photograph was later exposed as a hoax.

Nessie spotters not swayed by postcard depictions, in 'surprise' study

The house on Soay, which has come up for sale along with a large part of the island. PIC: Strutt & Parker.

Large part of Scottish island owned by famed shark hunter for sale

Sharks' Eben Etzebeth, centre, and Edinburgh's Sam Skinner (No 4) were involved in a heated exchange.

Eben Etzebeth tussle was 'bit of fun' but Edinburgh need that attitude

Signature Group runs more than 20 bars, restaurants, hotels and a brewery. Its venues include The Huxley in Edinburgh's West End.

Scottish hospitality empire makes plea to punters amid extra £1.7m wage bill

Scotland's Dylan Richardson in action during the autumn series match against Australia in November.

Dylan Richardson to Edinburgh update as key obstacle identified

The Maclean brothers with their boat in which they will row across the Pacific ocean. Pictured off Toward, South Cowal, Dunoon. They are, from left- Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan

Countdown for brothers to break world record in 14,000km Pacific row

Dr James Thorburn, associate professor of Marine Ecology at Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science, with a spurdog

Study on sharks in Scotland progresses with 'pivotal' £1m fund

Porbeagle sharks, which eat fish like mackerel and herring, have many more reasons to be afraid of us, than we have of them (Picture: Maddie Meyer)

Steven Spielberg should make a very different Jaws film in Scotland Scotsman comment

Hushinish on the Isle of Harris is included in the snorkelling network.

Wildlife Trust marks completion of Scottish snorkelling trail

Shark’s cordless stick vacuum cleaners are incredibly popular

This top-of-the-range Shark vacuum is still at a ludicrously low price

Nic Wood, managing director of Edinburgh-headquartered hospitality group Signature.

Sharks and ‘juicy lip’ urinals: Hospitality empire riding out storm

Glasgow Warriors' Henco Venter poses with the URC trophy after the victory over the Vodacom Bulls in the final at Loftus Versfeld on June 22. (Photo by Anton Geyser/SNS Group)

‘It sounds cocky but URC win was in the pipeline’ says Glasgow Warriors player

Take a look inside £400k revamp of popular Aberdeen venue

Scottish island off the northwest coast of Skye goes on the market

This £190k 'mystical' island for sale off Skye has a Columba chapel

Adam Hastings of Gloucester throws up his runners-up medal after the EPCR Challenge Cup final defeat by Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Why Glasgow Warriors fans should be excited about Hastings rejoining the club

Traveller Kara Wilbur, 23, bagged trip to the Maldives for “less than £500”.

Watch: Traveller bags trip to the Maldives for “less than £500”

Toulouse full-back Blair Kinghorn escapes from Harlequins' Louis Lynagh during the Investec Champions Cup Semi-Final at Le Stadium in Toulouse. (Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Fraser Brown: Kinghorn is at peak of his powers and a broken nose won't stop him

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Peter Murchie, pictured at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Glasgow urged to take leaf out of Munster’s book as update given on injured trio

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn with fans after the 21-10 win over Hollywoodbets Sharks at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors off on their travels, play-offs in sight and Black Lion fixture

Glasgow Warriors' Kyle Steyn breaks clear during the win over Sharks.

Warriors left wanting more despite beating Sharks as duo come off injured

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 16: Facundo Cordero during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 16, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Sharks make 15 changes for Glasgow Warriors game but Smith is ‘very wary’

Jamie Ritchie during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium, on April 17, 2024. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie outlines target for Edinburgh and uncertainty over summer tour

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 16: Stafford McDowall during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 16, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Glasgow Warriors must disregard Sharks’ league position

Scotland international Magnus Bradbury has been in talks with Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh in talks with Magnus Bradbury as senior pros issued with warning

Glasgow Warriors wing Sebastian Cancelliere dons a tartan snood during a training session at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow unsure of Sharks’ motives as URC run-in throws up South African trio

Edinburgh's Jake Henry on the attack against Sharks full-back Aphelele Fassi during the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kings Park, Durban. (Photo: Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Edinburgh Rugby coach reveals bold URC aim after Challenge Cup exit

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 06: Edinburgh Head Coach Sean Everitt pre-match during an EPCR Challenge Cup match between Edinburgh Rugby and Aviron Bayonnais at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on April 06, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Sean Everitt rues Edinburgh indiscipline and cites 8-1 stat as Sharks fight back

Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks juggles the ball against Edinburgh during the Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kings Park in Durban. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Edinburgh Rugby overpowered by Sharks in EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Devearl Ramsey charges to the basket for Sheffield Sharks against Caledonia Gladiators (Picture: Adam Bates)

Caledonia fall to first loss in six on tough night in Sheffield

Pierre Schoeman is one of 12 full internationals in the Edinburgh Rugby starting XV to play the Sharks in Durban in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘No excuses: we’ve got to deliver’ – Edinburgh target first Euro semi in 9 years

Edinburgh's Ben Vellacott scored two tries in his side's 33-15 win over Bayonne in the EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 to set up a quarter-final tie against the Sharks. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How to watch Edinburgh Rugby's clash with Sharks on TV

Edinburgh co-captain Grant Gilchrist, centre, speaks to his team in the huddle after the EPCR Challenge Cup win over Aviron Bayonnais at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Grant Gilchrist: his pride at 200 Edinburgh landmark and the best way to mark it

Sam Skinner wants Edinburgh to impose themselves on the Sharks on Saturday. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Sam Skinner tells Edinburgh to stick to the game-plan in South Africa

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 22: Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman during a BKT United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium, on December 22, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Schoeman boost for Edinburgh as prop returns for Sharks quarter-final

Edinburgh's Matt Currie breaks through the Bayonne defence for an impressive solo try in the 33-15 victory over the French side in the EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 tie at Murrayfield. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Sharks win sends Edinburgh to Durban but disruptions will be kept to a minimum

Edinburgh's Ben Vellacott scores the first of his two tries in the 33-15 win over Bayonne in the EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 tie at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Potential return trip to South Africa holds no fears for Edinburgh Rugby

Hamish Watson and Viliame Mata of Edinburgh Rugby celebrate following the team's victory over Bayonne.

How Edinburgh overcame slow start and new surroundings to beat Bayonne

Pierre Schoeman suffered a concussion injury during an Edinburgh Rugby training session. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Freak accident' sidelines Schoeman as youngster drafted in to fill prop void

The Sharks pounce on Edinburgh's Ewan Ashman as he tries to break.

Edinburgh Rugby morale takes big dent as Everitt's men bitten by Sharks

Ali Price moved from Glasgow to Edinburgh on loan until the end of the season and the capital club would like to tie him down on a longer deal. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh boss on Price's future, Springbok-loaded Sharks and World Cup rematch

Sean Everitt and Edinburgh head to South Africa on URC business this weekend.

Edinburgh to give Scotland quintet rest despite travelling to South Africa

The great white shark caught by Blackpool dad Gus Smith while on holiday in New Zealand

Exclusive Watch man catch great white shark while fishing on holiday
In this amazing footage Gus, who is originally from Taupo in New Zealand, his friends and the boat's crew, can be seen wrestling with a big catch on the end of ...

Sean Everitt has signed a new Edinburgh contract extension and has been given the title of head coach. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Everitt earns new Edinburgh deal and job title as reservations evaporate

Inverness-born Tom Roebuck has been in fine form for Sale Sharks. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

Scotland 'sniffing around' Sale trio as Sharks chief alerts England

Ally Connell, 38, was only a mile from shore on a fishing trip when he saw a massive shark fin poking out of the water.

Kayaker spots large shark fin circling around him off UK coast

Edinburgh Rugby 's new coach Sean Everitt at the club's Hive Stadium. He is aiming for a top-eight finish in the new URC season. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh target top-eight return as new coach outlines areas to improve

New Edinburgh senior coach Sean Everitt was involved with the Cell C Sharks in South Africa for 15 years. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Everitt and Edinburgh: Attacking beliefs, coming out of comfort zone, intrigue

Scotland winger Sean Maitland and Tom Roebuck - who may represent the Scots in the future - challenge for the ball.

Saracens win Prem final: Maitland injury, climate activists, Scots hope scores

Siya Kolisi lifts the Web Ellis trophy after South Africa's victory over England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Praying for a miracle’ – Siya Kolisi is a doubt for the Rugby World Cup

Ross Thompson injured his foot in training. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland international stand-off to go under knife for third time

Huge shark spotted off coast of St Ives in Cornwall: Footage captures basking shark ‘longer than some boats’

Watch the moment ‘huge shark’ is spotted by tourists in UK waters

Hamish Watson of Edinburgh is tackled by Dan Davis of Scarlets. Photo by Gruffydd Thomas/Huw Evans/Shutterstock (13773604af)

Hamish Watson on his potential match fitness for Scotland

Hamish Watson starts for Edinburgh at Scarlets after being left out of Scotland's opening two Six Nations victories. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh need the points at Scarlets as Scotland duo return to the side

Nick Haining in action for Edinburgh during the recent BKT United Rugby Championship match against Cell C Sharks. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh’s game in Llanelli is ‘must win’, says Nick Haining

Hamish Watson played the full match for Edinburgh against Sharks.

Watson stakes claim for Scotland start against England after successful return

Edinburgh's Henry Immelman scores a first half try during the URC defeat to Sharks at the DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair 'proud' despite Edinburgh's narrow defeat to Sharks

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries