Latest Sharks News
Jamaican police suspect a shark killed a teenager found dead by fishermen
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
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
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...
Shark attacks reported at Texas' South Padre Island; 2 people bitten, at least 1 severely
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — Shark attacks disrupted Fourth of July celebrations Thursday at South Padre Island as two people were taken to the hospital with bites, at least one of them severe, authorities said. Police were called for the attack on the man who was severely...
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine
NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You're looking — yes, looking — for a group of hungry sharks to spark a feeding frenzy. To attract them, you shoot out hundreds of gallons of synthetic blood and chum. Then watch them lose...
Man recovering from shark bite on the Florida coast in state's third attack in a month
A man on Florida’s northeast coast was bitten by a shark this weekend but is now recovering, authorities said Sunday, in the third shark attack in state waters over the past month. Officials from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit responding to a distress call Friday...
Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former professional surfer with acting credits to his name, including a role in one of the “Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. Tamayo Perry, 49, was killed Sunday near Goat...
Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former professional surfer with acting credits to his name, including a role in one of the “Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. Tamayo Perry, 49, was killed Sunday near Goat...
Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Stinging jellyfish, rays with their whip-like tails and sharks on the hunt are some ocean hazards that might typically worry beachgoers. But rip currents are the greatest danger and account for the most beach rescues every year. Six people drowned in rip...
