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Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues occur as dangerous surf slams popular beaches this summer

August 1, 2026

Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues occur as dangerous surf slams popular beaches this summer

Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues in one weekend are prompting health and water safety experts to warn about El Niño-driven swells and strong rip currents at beaches.

Shark Week advisory as warming seas push blacktips farther north along East Coast

July 31, 2026

Shark Week advisory as warming seas push blacktips farther north along East Coast

Blacktip sharks are pushing their summer range as far as Long Island as warming waters reshape migration, putting them closer to swimmers and surfers.

Shark Week warnings as experts reveal 6 ways to reduce your risk of a shark bite

July 31, 2026

Shark Week warnings as experts reveal 6 ways to reduce your risk of a shark bite

White shark activity is ramping up along both coasts this August, and experts share six critical tips to avoid a dangerous shark encounter.

'Shark Week' host Forrest Galante explains why crushing beers in the ocean is a bad idea

July 26, 2026

'Shark Week' host Forrest Galante explains why crushing beers in the ocean is a bad idea

Forrest Galante shares simple shark safety tips ahead of his Discovery special, from avoiding dawn swims to why crushing a beer can underwater is risky.

'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'

July 12, 2026

'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'

The 18th-century shipwreck sits 1,970 feet deep in the Skagerrak Strait, its crates of porcelain, chandeliers and possible textiles still intact, say archaeologists.

American 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

July 8, 2026

American 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy dead at age 32 after apparent lake drowning

Erratic behavior was reported before American "looksmaxxing" influencer Connor Murphy apparently drowned in a lake in Thailand. Full autopsy and toxicology results are pending.

Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

June 25, 2026

Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

Filmmakers and archaeologists say they discovered the first shipwrecks linked to real-life pirates who operated from Nassau in the Golden Age of Piracy.

Shark attack survivor wakes from 10-day coma and shares first words with family at her hospital bedside

June 24, 2026

Shark attack survivor wakes from 10-day coma and shares first words with family at her hospital bedside

Leah Stewart awoke from an induced coma after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, sharing her first words 'I love you' with her family.

California co-eds killed after being swept out to sea by dangerous waves while sleeping

June 16, 2026

California co-eds killed after being swept out to sea by dangerous waves while sleeping

Two college students from Fremont, California, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by rising tides while apparently napping near a beach archway.

Record seaweed invasion leaves beachgoers gagging as fumes raise health fears

June 13, 2026

Record seaweed invasion leaves beachgoers gagging as fumes raise health fears

Record sargassum seaweed levels hit South Florida beaches in May, creating foul rotten egg odors and disgusting beachgoers across coastal communities.