Oceans - Page 7

July 8

Divers identify 19th century shipwreck after discovering Cunard Line plate in wreckage

Divers recently identified the SS Nantes shipwreck after 140 years using a broken Cunard Line plate, revealing more about the tragic 1888 collision. (Credit: Jam Press)

July 8

Florida shark attacks surfer, latched on ‘like a bear trap’ in world’s bite capital

A 40-year-old surfer describes a shark attack at New Smyrna Beach in Florida as feeling "like a bear trap" and "electricity."

July 8

Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable'

Turkish underwater archaeologists recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with hundreds of intact plates and bowls. The ceramics maintained their deep red colors due to ancient packaging.

July 7

Former Army captain critically injured in Bahamas boating hit-and-run during family vacation: report

A family vacation turned tragic when Brent Slough was severely injured by a boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas, with witnesses reporting the boat never stopped.

July 2

Honolulu water board sues Navy for $1.2B over fuel leak that contaminated drinking water

Honolulu water utility files lawsuit against Navy seeking $1.2 billion after petroleum contamination of Oʻahu's drinking water, calling litigation "last resort" after failed talks.

July 2

Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

June 26

Beach visitor accidentally picks up shell of venomous snail that can kill a human in moments

Viral TikTok shows woman's panic in Japan after she handled the shell of one of the world's deadliest snails. Cone snails use harpoon-like teeth to inject venom that immobilizes their victims.

June 20

Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years

The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.

June 20

‘Jaws’ at 50: How ‘perfect film’ drove public fascination with sharks and still makes us afraid to swim

Film critics and Wendy Benchley, the wife of late "Jaws" author Peter Benchley, told Fox News Digital about what made the film adaptation such a cultural phenomenon.

June 20

Beaches with most shark attacks as Americans pay tribute to 'Jaws' and activist weighs in

As the blockbuster film "Jaws" turns 50, recent shark attacks are making headlines as experts share that increased sightings reflect better technology and more people in water, not more sharks.