Shark that killed man in California on Christmas Eve was likely a great white
The man was pulled from the waves near Morro Bay on Friday after a surfer saw him face down in the water with a boogie board floating nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man was pulled from the waves near Morro Bay on Friday after a surfer saw him face down in the water with a boogie board floating nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shark attack leaves California surfer dead on Christmas Eve
A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.
A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.
Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Hungry sharks don't deter Nokomis beachgoers
The blacktip sharks were busy at the beach in Nokomis on Friday, and a local wildlife expert says that’s a good thing.
The blacktip sharks were busy at the beach in Nokomis on Friday, and a local wildlife expert says that’s a good thing.
VIDEO: Shark leaps out of ocean behind unsuspecting surfer
The video has been viewed over 33,000 on YouTube.
The video has been viewed over 33,000 on YouTube.
2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
Fearless fisherman frees great white shark caught in fishing lines
Video captured a fisherman freeing a great white shark caught in fishing wire off the coast of Southern California.
Video captured a fisherman freeing a great white shark caught in fishing wire off the coast of Southern California.
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
Great white shark count up significantly in Monterey Bay
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
Surfer dies after shark attack in Maui, official says
A man who was bitten by a shark in the water off Maui has died from injuries he suffered in the attack, a hospital official said.
A man who was bitten by a shark in the water off Maui has died from injuries he suffered in the attack, a hospital official said.
Video: Sharks attack school of fish off New York City beach
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
Pregnant woman pulls husband to safety after shark attack in Florida Keys
When a shark attacked her husband during a snorkeling trip in the Florida Keys, his pregnant wife didn't think twice, jumping out of a boat to pull him to safety, a sheriff's deputy said.
When a shark attacked her husband during a snorkeling trip in the Florida Keys, his pregnant wife didn't think twice, jumping out of a boat to pull him to safety, a sheriff's deputy said.
Indictment accuses 12 of illegally trading shark fins, drugs
Federal authorities said Thursday that they have charged 12 people and seized nearly $8 million in cash, jewels and precious metals after disrupting a criminal enterprise that dealt drugs and sold illegally harvested shark fins to buyers overseas.
Federal authorities said Thursday that they have charged 12 people and seized nearly $8 million in cash, jewels and precious metals after disrupting a criminal enterprise that dealt drugs and sold illegally harvested shark fins to buyers overseas.
U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.
Giant great white shark captured on video swimming off of the Florida coast
Kyle Rosenblatt with @indepthmarinefl on Instagram got a video of the shark on Sunday.
Kyle Rosenblatt with @indepthmarinefl on Instagram got a video of the shark on Sunday.
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Swimmer caught on camera catching shark off Delaware coast
A swimmer was recorded over the weekend catching and displaying a shark at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware.
A swimmer was recorded over the weekend catching and displaying a shark at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware.