Sharks

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

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

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)

Sharks February 24

Terrifying video gives inside look at what it would be like to be eaten by a shark

A tiger shark swallowed a camera, which gave divers an inside view of its mouth during a feeding, according to reports.

VIDEO February 24

Video shows shark swallowing diver's camera during crazy encounter

A camera shows the inside of a tiger shark's mouth. (Andrea Ramos Nascimento / Peter Strom / Aloha Divers Okinawa & Epic Diving via Storyful)

Sharks February 17

Tourist loses both hands while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos after shark attacks during failed photo op

A woman from Canada lost both her hands when she was attacked by a shark after trying to take a picture with the creature while swimming in Turks and Caicos.

Sharks February 15

American tourists felt 'nudge' before shark attack at popular Bahamas resort

Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.

Sharks February 10

American tourists attacked by shark at luxe Bahamas resort area

Police are investigating after two female American tourists were apparently involved in a shark attack at a popular Bahamas resort over the weekend.

Florida February 7

Largest white shark ever caught, tagged pings near Florida coast

Possibly the largest shark ever tagged by OCEARCH researchers is near Jacksonville, Florida.

Australia February 3

Australian teenager dies in devastating shark attack, nearly 100 yards from popular beach: report

An Australian teenager from near Brisbane died on Monday after being bitten by a shark nearly 100 yards from the beach, according to reports.

US Environment January 12

Massive 1,400-pound great white shark pings off Florida beach 4 times in 1 day

Shark researchers recently reported a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pinged off a Florida beach four times in one day.

Jake Paul December 6

Jake Paul jokes that next opponent is 392-year-old shark

With all the jokes about Jake Paul's opponents, the YouTuber-turned-boxer joined in on the fun, saying his next opponent is a 392-year-old shark.

VIDEO November 30

Orca pods have learned to hunt whale sharks, study shows

Marine biologist Austin Gallagher discusses a new study that orcas have learned to hunt whale sharks and other shark species and explains their techniques.

Sharks November 2

Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say

A shark bit a 61-year-old surfer in the waters near Waiehu Beach Park in Hawaii on Friday morning and severed his leg, Maui County officials said.

Florida October 18

Florida teen surfer attacked by shark, says it ‘could have been so much worse’

Teddy Wittemann is recovering after a shark bit his arm while he was surfing at Floridana Beach in Brevard County, sending him to a hospital.

VIDEO October 18

Florida teen surfer bitten by shark

Florida surfer Teddy Wittemann recounts being bitten by a shark at Floridana Beach on Oct. 11. (Credit: Fox35 Orlando)

Sharks October 16

Shark expert weighs in after massive great white washes up on shore in Cape Cod and is hauled away by truck

A local towing company in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was enlisted by local police to transport a massive great white shark that had washed up on a local beach.

Sharks October 8

Remains of Michigan woman, 68, who disappeared during vacation, found in stomach of shark

Remains believed to belong to Colleen Monfore, 68, were found inside the stomach of shark over a week after she vanished during a dive in the tropical waters of Indonesia.

Spain September 18

Tourist, 30, dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands

A 30-year-old tourist from Germany visiting the Canary Islands died after she was attacked by a shark while swimming next to her catamaran.

Sharks September 4

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

Scientists believe that a pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark was eaten by a much bigger shark in what they say is the first such case of its kind.

US August 10

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old from Colorado was severely injured when a shark attacked her while she was swimming on a family vacation in Belize this week.

Sharks July 29

Australian surfer speaks out after 'biggest shark I've ever seen' ripped his leg off

Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales when his leg was torn off by a great white shark, according to authorities.

World July 26

Australian surfer saved by off-duty police officer after shark ripped off leg, doctors hope to reattach it

Doctors are hoping to reattach a 23-year-old surfer's leg after he was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia.

LIFESTYLE July 26

Massive bull shark weighing nearly 500 pounds caught at Alabama fishing tournament

A fishing team recently reeled in a large 494.5-pound bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – taking home first place and a jackpot prize of $6,000.

Sharks July 23

Shark bite reported at Hilton Head Island resort is first reported shark bite of year on island

A female beachgoer was treated Monday for a probable shark bite at a resort on Hilton Head Island, according to reports from Shore Beach Services.

LIFESTYLE July 23

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

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.