From the first time she saw a shark, German comedy star Wolke Hegenbarth was fascinated by their beauty, grace and amazing abilities. Since she moved to her new home in Cape Town, South Africa, she has been confronted with the threats facing sharks, and resolved to fight for their survival. For the "terrors of the seas" are themselves among the most endangered ocean species. Over 100 mil..

In 1761, a giant monster is pulled from the Oder River: an 820-pound Wels Catfish, the largest sweet-water fish in Europe. Not just any old fish: Until this day, the Wels Catfish remains a curse, a legend, a myth - as well as a tasty dish and prized catch.In 1979, two river policemen observed a Wels Catfish that was almost as long as their 5 m long vessel. But how much of the stories are fact and..