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Media 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.

Travel 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.

VIDEO June 13

Massive great white shark tracked near North Carolina

OCEARCH's chief scientist Dr. Harley Newton joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the value of tagging and tracking Contender, a 14-foot 1,600-pound male great white shark.

VIDEO May 27

Shark expert reveals biggest myth amid recent ocean activity

Shark research program director for Florida Dr. Gavin Naylor joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss recent shark activity seen around the country and share his tips for shark safety. 

Travel May 16

Daredevil to swim shark-filled waters in celebration of 'Jaws' 50th anniversary

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh plans to swim 62 miles around Martha's Vineyard to highlight shark conservation on the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" and to change public perceptions.

Travel March 24

Sharks surround snorkeling tourist during wild encounter: 'They looked terrifying'

A woman had a close encounter with a shiver of nurse sharks while snorkeling in the Maldives. Footage shows the moment when the bottom-dwelling creatures swam in her space.

Science March 21

Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists

The rare sighting of an octopus riding on top of a shark was shared by scientists with the University of Auckland after it was captured off the coast of New Zealand.

VIDEO March 21

Scientists discover 'sharktopus' — an octopus riding a shark

Researchers with the University of Auckland captured the rare sighting in the Hauraki Gulf near Kawau Island in New Zealand. (Credit: University of Auckland)

Florida March 15

Massive shark headed down Florida coast ahead of busy travel season

Florida researchers have identified a record-breaking great white shark as it is tracked down Florida's coastline ahead of spring break.

Sharks February 28, 2025

Philippines shark attack: 2 tourists killed at popular diving spot

Two tourists reportedly were killed by sharks in the Philippines near Verde Island after getting swept away by a current while diving at a popular location

VIDEO February 28, 2025

Philippines shark attack leaves 2 tourists dead

Video shows dive before two tourists reportedly were killed by sharks in the Philippines near Verde Island. (Credit: Viral Press)