Latest Sharks News

Jamaican police suspect a shark killed a teenager found dead by fishermen

Aug. 28, 2024 12:59 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A shark attacked and killed a 16-year-old Jamaican high school student whose body was found in waters just north of the island, authorities said. Police identified the victim as Jahmari Reid from the northern parish of Trelawny, located just east of the...

Swimmer Ali Truwit makes Paralympics a year after losing lower leg in shark attack while snorkeling

Aug. 26, 2024 10:50 AM EDT

The first step for swimmer Ali Truwit was overcoming her newfound fear of the one place she had always felt safe — the water. Because the sound of water, any sound involving water, instantly triggered flashbacks to the day she swam for her life after being bitten by a shark. ...

Florida teen bitten by a shark during a lifeguard training camp

Jul. 08, 2024 19:49 PM EDT

PONCE INLET, Fla. (AP) — A shark bit a Florida teen on the leg during a lifeguard training camp Monday morning, officials said. The attack occurred near the Ponce Inlet lifeguard tower shortly before noon, Volusia County Beach Safety officials said. The 14-year-old boy had been...