Beach Travel News - Page 12

July 12, 2024

10 fast-paced books to read on the beach

We've got romance, thrillers and philosophical book options for a long day at the beach.

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.

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.

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.

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)

July 11, 2024

Woman swept out to sea off Japanese beach is rescued 37 hours later -- and 50 miles offshore

Japan's coast guard reported that a woman who was swept out to sea while swimming was rescued 37 hours later, having drifted more than 50 miles in the Pacific Ocean.

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.

July 10, 2024

New mom at popular vacation spot swings into action seconds before tragedy strikes

A Massachusetts woman soaked up the rays and played with her family, including her newborn baby, on a Cape Cod beach when she heard a drowning man yelling for help.

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.

July 8, 2024

Sharks: 12 interesting facts about the marine fish

Sharks have been spotted in American waters in recent months. Here are 12 facts about the fish species, circumstances of attacks, population information and more.