February 1, 2026 Massive great white shark detected by researchers off Mississippi coast in rare Gulf migration A massive great white shark named Ernst is detected in an unusual location off the Mississippi coast, after first being tagged in Nova Scotia by researchers months ago.
January 28, 2026 Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel The Coast Guard's 50-year-old icebreaker Polar Star rescued a cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice on its anniversary. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.
January 21, 2026 Massive great white shark returns to Florida waters after epic year-long Atlantic journey Massive 1,700-pound great white shark returns to Florida after an epic Atlantic migration. Scientists are tracking Contender's movements to unlock mating secrets.
January 9, 2026 Reagan-era iceberg once twice the size of Rhode Island now faces complete disintegration: NASA A giant Antarctic iceberg that was twice the size of Rhode Island faces imminent collapse, turning blue with meltwater and spring leaks across its surface.
January 9, 2026 Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack Minnesota woman reportedly dies after shark attack at U.S. Virgin Islands beach, according to authorities investigating the incident on St. Croix.
January 4, 2026 Giant whale surges through massive bait ball in rare feeding frenzy: Watch the video A massive Bryde's whale suddenly emerged from cloudy waters off Mexico's coast, shocking a freediving instructor and her divers, and giving them an unforgettable experience.
December 21, 2025 Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive Hawaii fisherman survives brutal shark attack after trying to help tangled predator, performs lifesaving first aid on himself in dramatic ocean rescue.
December 3, 2025 Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.
November 24, 2025 California man presumed dead after wave sweeps him away at same beach where girl, father died days earlier Second deadly wave incident in one week at Garrapata State Park leaves man missing after being swept into ocean at dangerous Soberanes Point.
November 23, 2025 Archaeologists retrieve first treasure items from $20B 'Holy Grail' shipwreck off Colombia Colombia has recovered the first artifacts from San José galleon, also known as the legendary "Holy Grail of shipwrecks." It is said to contain $20 billion worth of treasure.