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LIFESTYLE July 23, 2024

Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast

Scientists have found cocaine in the muscle tissue of sharks off the coast of Brazil in a study that shows marine animals are ingesting illicit drugs that end up in the ocean.

Sharks July 17, 2024

Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing said he had just 'one option'

Jose Abreu says he had no time to react when a bull shark attacked him off the coast of Key West, Florida, crediting his survival to a quick-thinking friend.

US July 12, 2024

Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths

A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25.

New York City July 11, 2024

Portions of New York City beach temporarily closed after shark spotted, NYPD drone footage reveals

A stretch of beach in Queens, New York, was closed Thursday afternoon after two sharks were spotted in the murky waters by law enforcement.

VIDEO July 11, 2024

NYPD helicopter flies over NYC beach where shark spotted

Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, were closed on Thursday afternoon after a shark was spotted by police.

VIDEO July 11, 2024

Shark spotted in water at New York City beach

A shark was spotted in the waters off of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, on Thursday afternoon. (@NYPDDaughtry)

Sharks July 11, 2024

Shark bites another teen in Florida; 4th incident in 6 days

A shark bit a 14-year-old, visiting from Missouri, while he was in knee-deep water in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, on Wednesday, officials said.

Florida July 10, 2024

Florida teen bitten by shark says there's nothing to be afraid of after 'really rare' incident

Dempsey Manhart, a 14-year-old lifeguard trainee, is speaking out after being bitten by a shark in Volusia County, which is described as the shark capital of the world.

VIDEO July 10, 2024

14-year-old Florida shark attack victim says there's nothing to be afraid of following 'really rare' incident

Dempsey Manhart, a lifeguard trainee who was bitten by a shark in Ponce Inlet, Florida, speaks out on the incident. (Credit: WOFL)

Sharks July 10, 2024

Shark Watch: American on Bahamas vacation yanks shark's mouth open and 'arm just flies out'

A woman who was snorkeling in the Bahamas said she "turned to my right to see what I had bumped into, I was face to face with the shark" that bit her arm off.

Florida July 8, 2024

Florida teen bitten during lifeguard training camp: 'Shark capital of the world'

Officials in Florida confirmed that a 14-year-old boy was bitten in the leg by a shark during a lifeguard training camp in Volusia County on Monday morning.