Sharks - Page 26

Hammerhead shark trails paddleboarder in Florida

July 7, 2023

Hammerhead shark trails paddleboarder in Florida

Malea Tribble discussed what happened when a shark was following directly behind her paddleboard and how her focus and calm kept her safe

More New York shark bites force police to increase beach patrols

July 6, 2023

More New York shark bites force police to increase beach patrols

Two more swimmers were reportedly bitten by sharks in the waters off of New York beaches Tuesday afternoon, following two other incidents the day before.

New York beachgoers bitten by sharks on Fourth of July weekend

July 4, 2023

New York beachgoers bitten by sharks on Fourth of July weekend

Two men were reportedly attacked by sharks off the coast of Long Island, New York, on the Fourth of July, according to authorities. Both victims are expected to survive.

Florida paddleboarder trailed by hammerhead shark, video shows: 'Never knew I had it in me to be that calm'

June 30, 2023

Florida paddleboarder trailed by hammerhead shark, video shows: 'Never knew I had it in me to be that calm'

Video caught a hammerhead shark swimming behind a woman's paddleboard last weekend while she was competing in a long distance race from the Bahamas to Florida.

Pennsylvania girl, 12, survives Florida beach shark bite

June 29, 2023

Pennsylvania girl, 12, survives Florida beach shark bite

A 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl was bitten by a shark Monday while swimming in the waters off a Florida beach. She and her family were visiting for a gymnastics competition.

‘Frenzy’ of tiger sharks feast on whale carcass off Australian coast

June 28, 2023

‘Frenzy’ of tiger sharks feast on whale carcass off Australian coast

A shiver of tiger sharks was recently captured on drone footage feasting on the carcass of a humpback whale left floating adrift off the coast of Australia.

Brazil seizes 28.7 tons of endangered shark fins in likely largest confiscation in history

June 22, 2023

Brazil seizes 28.7 tons of endangered shark fins in likely largest confiscation in history

Brazil confiscated nearly 30 tons - equal to more than 63,000 pounds - of shark fins illegally fished this week, which included an endangered species of shark.

Docuseries film crew attacked by tiger sharks: 'Like something out of 'Jaws' '

June 18, 2023

Docuseries film crew attacked by tiger sharks: 'Like something out of 'Jaws' '

A film crew working on a docuseries for Netflix off the coast of Hawaiian islands was reportedly attacked by aggressive tiger sharks during a shoot.

US tourist attacked by shark in the Bahamas

June 17, 2023

US tourist attacked by shark in the Bahamas 

Scuba diver Heidi Ernst dived at a popular site ‘Shark Junction’ before a shark bit her on the boat ladder.

Swimming in a shark's home: Tips from an expert for avoiding and surviving an attack

June 15, 2023

Swimming in a shark's home: Tips from an expert for avoiding and surviving an attack

Shark season begins in April and ends in October but sightings occur year round. Use these tips to get through a shark encounter or avoid one at all costs.