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MacDill airmen rescue 8 civilians from sharks circling their capsized boat

July 15, 2022

MacDill airmen rescue 8 civilians from sharks circling their capsized boat

Servicemen with MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Bay, Florida rescued eight civilians circled by a shark after their small boat capsized during stormy weather.

New York shark attack off Long Island marks fifth in 2 weeks

July 14, 2022

New York shark attack off Long Island marks fifth in 2 weeks

A second shark attack was reported late Wednesday off the coast of Long Island, New York. A morning attack had forced officials to temporarily close another beach.

Shark attacks surfer near New York beach, authorities close swimming

July 13, 2022

Shark attacks surfer near New York beach, authorities close swimming

Swimming at a New York beach has been temporarily suspended on the heels of another Long Island shark attack. A man on a paddle board was bitten Wednesday morning.

Shark activity near East Coast beaches on the rise

July 12, 2022

Shark activity near East Coast beaches on the rise

Sharks have been active in East Coast waters in recent weeks and sightings off of Massachusetts' Cape Cod shoreline have spiked. Unprovoked bites increased in 2021.

Shark attack in summer: Here's what to do and how to stabilize a victim in real time

July 8, 2022

Shark attack in summer: Here's what to do and how to stabilize a victim in real time

Chance encounters with sharks tend to increase in summer with more people in the water, so — in the unlikely event of an attack — experts shared key advice on stabilizing a victim.

New York beaches reopen following Long Island shark attack

July 5, 2022

New York beaches reopen following Long Island shark attack

New York beaches reopened on Monday following a shark attack on Sunday morning that injured a lifeguard. The U.S. recorded the most unprovoked shark bites last year.

Southern California juvenile white sharks are 'hanging out' near beaches but not concerned about humans: study

July 3, 2022

Southern California juvenile white sharks are 'hanging out' near beaches but not concerned about humans: study

According to one researcher, juvenile white sharks are "hanging out" near coastal Southern California beaches, but beachgoers shouldn't necessarily be concerned.

Shark watch: NY beaches step up vigilance after recent sightings, possible encounter

July 2, 2022

Shark watch: NY beaches step up vigilance after recent sightings, possible encounter

New York officials are stepping up safety protocols and manpower on Nassau County beaches after a man was taken to a hospital due to a likely shark bite.

Florida shark attack leaves teen with 'serious injuries'

July 1, 2022

Florida shark attack leaves teen with 'serious injuries'

A teenage girl is expected to lose her leg after sustaining "serious injuries" in a shark attack Thursday at a Florida beach, the second attack in the nation this week.

Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way

June 30, 2022

Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way

Massachusetts researchers cautioned that great white sharks are expected to be present in the waters near Cape Cod this summer due to warm weather and a large seal population.