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Sharks

Stories about or involving sharks, including shark sightings and shark attacks.

Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach

Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach

A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.

September 6, 2025 4:24pm EDT
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say

8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say

An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.

September 2, 2025 9:19am EDT
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.

August 7, 2025 9:52am EDT
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast

Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast

Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.

February 7, 2025 8:13am EST
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.

October 1, 2024 1:53pm EDT
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.

June 8, 2024 9:42am EDT
Video: Florida scuba diver frees trapped nurse shark from fishing line caught in artificial reef

Video: Florida scuba diver frees trapped nurse shark from fishing line caught in artificial reef

A Florida diver came face-to-face with an entangled nurse shark as he worked to free the animal from the coral blue waters of Destin.

July 27, 2023 11:49am EDT
Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.

May 26, 2023 9:51am EDT
Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare

Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare

Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii, and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in the age-old summer question of whether it's safe to go in the water.

May 24, 2023 6:46am EDT
Second shark attack reported in Hawaii days after woman disappeared while snorkeling

Second shark attack reported in Hawaii days after woman disappeared while snorkeling

The shark released the man after he used a diving knife to defend himself, authorities said.

December 14, 2022 12:30pm EST
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian

Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian

Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.

October 20, 2022 11:20am EDT
Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas

Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas

Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.

September 7, 2022 6:41am EDT
New Jersey shore town bans fishing for sharks from the beach
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New Jersey shore town bans fishing for sharks from the beach

August 16, 2022 9:41am EDT
Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures

Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures

Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.

August 5, 2022 11:51am EDT
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl

Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl

A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.

July 1, 2022 6:13pm EDT
Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way

Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way

One local beach temporarily closed due to a sighting.

July 1, 2022 10:46am EDT
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says

Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says

"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.

June 22, 2022 10:49am EDT
10-foot great white shark pings off coast of New Jersey
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10-foot great white shark pings off coast of New Jersey

July 28, 2020 6:13pm EDT
10-foot great white shark pings off coast of New Jersey

10-foot great white shark pings off coast of New Jersey

The shark, a female sub-adult named Miss May, has been measured at over 10-feet long.

July 28, 2020 2:10pm EDT
Swimmer killed in apparent shark attack off coast of Maine

Swimmer killed in apparent shark attack off coast of Maine

Maine Marine Patrol said a witness saw the woman swimming off the shore of Bailey Island when she was injured in what appeared to be a shark attack.

July 28, 2020 7:22am EDT
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