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July 6, 2026

Newport Beach Police arrested more than 400 people following a massive takeover during the Fourth of July weekend

Mounted police and more officers were seen attempting to curb the chaos at the takeover in the streets of Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula over the weekend. (Jimmy Kelley)

July 6, 2026

Forrest Galante says most shark bites are a case of mistaken identity as Florida attacks lead the US

Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante explains why shark attacks spike every summer and shares simple beach safety tips to avoid a negative encounter.

July 5, 2026

Australian mother healing with 'beautiful messages' after losing arm to shark attack

Leah Stewart reads global supporter messages during sleepless nights as her recovery from the Coogee Beach shark attack and amputation continues.

July 4, 2026

Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now, and experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.

July 1, 2026

Tourists shown in stampede for pool lounge chairs after endless wait at holiday resort

Vacationers are shown sprinting for pool loungers at a Spanish resort in Salou after lining up for an hour before gates open, with chair hogs reserving these spots daily.

June 28, 2026

Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil

An 11-year-old boy discovered an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived 1.8 million years ago on a beach in Suffolk, England, reports say.

June 21, 2026

Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards

New Jersey swimming advisories issued at five coastal beaches and one freshwater lake after water testing found elevated fecal bacteria levels.

June 16, 2026

California co-eds killed after being swept out to sea by dangerous waves while sleeping

Two college students from Fremont, California, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by rising tides while apparently napping near a beach archway.

June 13, 2026

Record seaweed invasion leaves beachgoers gagging as fumes raise health fears

Record sargassum seaweed levels hit South Florida beaches in May, creating foul rotten egg odors and disgusting beachgoers across coastal communities.

June 13, 2026

Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after shark attack at popular Sydney beach

A 30-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, the latest in a string of incidents.