Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It’s not clear why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It’s not clear why

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The Florida Museum of Natural History compiles the International Shark Attack File, which monitors known shark attacks by collaborating with scientists worldwide. Some of them make mistakes.” Joe Miguez, data manager for the International Shark Attack file, said a multitude of factors likely influenced the decrease in attacks in 2024. “Because of this natural variability, we cannot attribute this year’s decline to any single definitive cause.” Australia, which had the second-largest number of shark attacks last year, reported nine unprovoked shark bites and no fatalities. “Yet, the fact that numbers are even lower than last year reinforces the idea that humans aren’t natural prey or even likely targets for sharks.” Greg Skomal, a senior fisheries scientist at the Massachusetts’ Division of Marine Fisheries and author of the book “Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark,” said he thought changes in public behavior had likely contributed to fewer bites off Cape Cod, where he said there had been no incidents since 2018.

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Shark attacked tourist as she tried to take its picture in Turks and Caicos, authorities say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shark attacked tourist as she tried to take its picture in Turks and Caicos, authorities say

CNN  

CNN — A shark attacked and injured a Canadian tourist as she tried to take its picture in the Turks and Caicos Islands earlier this month, according to local authorities. In a press statement posted on social media, the Caribbean territory’s environmental department said that the tourist “had attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt …

Not a tall tale! U.S. saw a massive drop in the number of unprovoked shark attacks in the last year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Not a tall tale! U.S. saw a massive drop in the number of unprovoked shark attacks in the last year

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File database – the world’s only …

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It’s not clear why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It’s not clear why

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The Florida Museum of Natural History compiles the International Shark Attack File, which monitors known shark attacks by collaborating with scientists worldwide. Some of them make mistakes.” Joe Miguez, data manager for the International Shark Attack file, said a multitude of factors likely influenced the decrease in attacks in 2024. “Because of …

Disturbing rise in Bahamas shark attacks as two US tourists become latest prey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Disturbing rise in Bahamas shark attacks as two US tourists become latest prey

Daily Mail  

A disturbing surge in shark attacks has shocked tourists in the Bahamas, as two Americans become the latest prey. A disturbing surge in shark attacks has shocked tourists in the Bahamas, as two Americans become the latest prey after being savagely mauled while swimming at a popular resort Your browser does not support iframes. Experts like Gavin Naylor, director of …

Just how dangerous is your Egyptian getaway? How shark attacks including tourist eaten alive in front of his father have blighted country's Red Sea resorts - as beast mauls Italian EU diplomat to deat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Just how dangerous is your Egyptian getaway? How shark attacks including tourist eaten alive in front of his father have blighted country's Red Sea resorts - as beast mauls Italian EU diplomat to deat

Daily Mail  

Over 20 miles of pristine beaches and glamorous resorts make the Egyptian coastline a prime holiday destination for sunseeking tourists from around the globe. Russian mauled to death by 'meat grinder' tiger shark In June 2023, holidaymakers in one Red Sea resort in Hurghada, Egypt, were violently disturbed by the blood-curdling screams of a 23-year-old shouting 'Papa! Elisabeth Sauer, 68, …

Man recovering from shark bite on the Florida coast in state’s third attack in a month
9 months ago

Man recovering from shark bite on the Florida coast in state’s third attack in a month

Associated Press  

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 morning found the victim in critical condition aboard a boat, losing blood from …

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities are using boats to …

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked

Associated Press  

Authorities are using boats to patrol the ocean and warning swimmers about sharks this weekend along Florida’s Gulf Coast, where a woman and two teenage girls were hurt in two separate shark attacks on Friday. Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the aftermath of recent …

Brit tourist who was savaged by a Bull shark in the Caribbean is 'now able to communicate', his wife reveals as she thanks friends who stayed in the water to 'battle' the predator
11 months ago

Brit tourist who was savaged by a Bull shark in the Caribbean is 'now able to communicate', his wife reveals as she thanks friends who stayed in the water to 'battle' the predator

Daily Mail  

A British tourist who was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being savaged by a bull shark during a Caribbean holiday is now 'aware of what is happening' and 'is able to communicate'. Peter Smith, 64, from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, lost fingers and sustained major limb injuries in the attack by Turtle Beach near the Starfish Hotel in Courland Bay, …

Pictured: Deadly bull shark who attacked British holidaymaker just 10 yards from Tobago shore as 64-year-old fights for life with doctors battling to re-attach his fingers and save his mauled leg
11 months ago

Pictured: Deadly bull shark who attacked British holidaymaker just 10 yards from Tobago shore as 64-year-old fights for life with doctors battling to re-attach his fingers and save his mauled leg

Daily Mail  

Did YOU see what happened? Email chris.matthews@mailonline.co.uk A shark was spotted further down the coast of Tobago after the attack Tobagonian Chief Secretary Farley Augustine shared footage of the shark to social media Peter Smith, 64, from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, lost some of his left hand's fingers and had his leg mauled in the attack Mr Smith was rushed to hospital …

Expert says shark attacks in Sydney Harbour are 'rare' after woman bitten
1 year, 2 months ago

Expert says shark attacks in Sydney Harbour are 'rare' after woman bitten

ABC  

Questions are being raised on the safety of swimming in Sydney Harbour after a woman was attacked by a bull shark on Monday evening. There have been multiple shark attacks in Sydney Harbour and leading into the Parramatta River since records began, according to the Australian Shark Incident database collated by the NSW Department Of Primary Industries. Amy Smoothey, a …

Surfer dies in suspected shark attack in Hawaii
1 year, 2 months ago

Surfer dies in suspected shark attack in Hawaii

The Independent  

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Shark attacks in spotlight after three surfers killed in South Australia in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Shark attacks in spotlight after three surfers killed in South Australia in 2023

ABC  

Summer is a time for sand, sea and surf. Key points: Five shark attacks, three of which were fatal, occurred in South Australia this year Some in the surfing community have called for responses such as enhanced surveillance The state government says mitigation measures used interstate are impractical in SA That threat is very much in the spotlight in South …

Boston woman killed shark attack while paddleboarding in Bahamas, police say
1 year, 3 months ago

Boston woman killed shark attack while paddleboarding in Bahamas, police say

The Independent  

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Surfer’s leg bloodied in possible shark attack in Northern California, second in weeks
1 year, 5 months ago

Surfer’s leg bloodied in possible shark attack in Northern California, second in weeks

LA Times  

Surfers walk on Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, where a 52-year-old man said his leg was bitten while he was surfing last week. A surfer at a beach south of San Francisco was injured in a possible shark attack last week, days after another apparent attack in Northern California left a man missing. Police and paramedics responded to a report …

Shark attacks swimmer in shallows of popular Spanish holiday beach
1 year, 7 months ago

Shark attacks swimmer in shallows of popular Spanish holiday beach

The Independent  

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Americans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing
1 year, 8 months ago

Americans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing

CNN  

CNN — It’s that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America’s attention. And protections like the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 helped restore the animals sharks feed on, including gray seals in the Northwest Atlantic where white shark populations are, as one outlet put it, “surging.” “These measures were put into place and …

Why do sharks attack humans?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why do sharks attack humans?

The Independent  

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Second shark spotted off popular tourist spot day after swimmers fled in panic
1 year, 9 months ago

Second shark spotted off popular tourist spot day after swimmers fled in panic

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Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they’re very rare
1 year, 10 months ago

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

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? It’s a good idea to remember just how rare shark bites truly are, scientists said. There were only 57 unprovoked bites last year, and …

Man feared dead after shark attack off remote beach in South Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Man feared dead after shark attack off remote beach in South Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities are searching for a …

World's shark attack hotspots REVEALED: Map shows the areas with the most encounters in 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

World's shark attack hotspots REVEALED: Map shows the areas with the most encounters in 2022

Daily Mail  

Most of these were in the USA and Australia, with 16 in the state of Florida alone This is the lowest number in ten years, thought to be the result of shark declines The shark bite capital of the world is Florida, new research has shown, after 16 unprovoked attacks were reported there last year. NUMBER OF UNPROVOKED BITES IN …

British father alerts Australian beachgoers after spotting great white shark with drone
2 years, 2 months ago

British father alerts Australian beachgoers after spotting great white shark with drone

The Independent  

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Two shark bites reported in the past week at popular South Carolina beach
2 years, 7 months ago

Two shark bites reported in the past week at popular South Carolina beach

The Independent  

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Is climate change to blame for a string of shark attacks across America? It’s complicated
2 years, 7 months ago

Is climate change to blame for a string of shark attacks across America? It’s complicated

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. First things first, let’s talk about shark “attacks.” Many who work with marine animals would prefer another word, like …

Snorkeler bitten by shark off Cornwall coast says attack was ‘very scary’
2 years, 7 months ago

Snorkeler bitten by shark off Cornwall coast says attack was ‘very scary’

The Independent  

A swimmer who was bitten by a shark off the coast of Cornwall has described the attack as “very scary”. In a statement released by the tour company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips quotes the victim as saying: “Despite how the trip ended, it was amazing to see such majestic creatures in the wild and I don’t for a second want …

Shark sightings get more common at New York beaches
2 years, 8 months ago

Shark sightings get more common at New York beaches

The Independent  

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Teen recounts terrifying shark attack off coast of New York’s Fire Island
2 years, 8 months ago

Teen recounts terrifying shark attack off coast of New York’s Fire Island

The Independent  

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Great white shark death: Massive animal washes up on beach
2 years, 8 months ago

Great white shark death: Massive animal washes up on beach

The Independent  

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Sydney reports first fatal shark attack in 60 years: Why these killers of the deep sometimes target swimmers
3 years, 1 month ago

Sydney reports first fatal shark attack in 60 years: Why these killers of the deep sometimes target swimmers

Firstpost  

A 35-year-old British man, identified as Simon Nellist, was killed after a great white shark attacked him at a popular beach in Sydney A shark attack in Sydney Australia, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old British man has once again put the spotlight on the conflict between human being and marine life. On Wednesday, a swimmer was killed in …

Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of decline
3 years, 2 months ago

Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of decline

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shark attacks increased around the …

Great white shark with huge bite scar sparks frenzy of theories on Instagram: What bites a huge shark?
3 years, 2 months ago

Great white shark with huge bite scar sparks frenzy of theories on Instagram: What bites a huge shark?

The Independent  

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California surfer dead in suspected great white shark attack
3 years, 3 months ago

California surfer dead in suspected great white shark attack

The Independent  

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Teen surfer in Florida attacked by shark in chilling video
3 years, 6 months ago

Teen surfer in Florida attacked by shark in chilling video

The Independent  

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Man killed by shark after wading into sea in Brazil
3 years, 8 months ago

Man killed by shark after wading into sea in Brazil

The Independent  

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Australians told to rename shark attacks ‘interactions’
3 years, 8 months ago

Australians told to rename shark attacks ‘interactions’

The Independent  

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Woman dies in first fatal New Zealand shark attack since 2013
4 years, 2 months ago

Woman dies in first fatal New Zealand shark attack since 2013

The Independent  

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Pregnant woman saves husband from shark attack after seeing 'blood filling the water'
4 years, 5 months ago

Pregnant woman saves husband from shark attack after seeing 'blood filling the water'

The Independent  

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Snorkeler attacked by 10ft bull shark in Florida Keys
4 years, 6 months ago

Snorkeler attacked by 10ft bull shark in Florida Keys

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Australian surfer punches shark to save wife in attack
4 years, 7 months ago

Australian surfer punches shark to save wife in attack

The Independent  

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California surfer dies in shark attack after 15 great whites spotted in area
4 years, 10 months ago

California surfer dies in shark attack after 15 great whites spotted in area

The Independent  

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‘We’ve been bullied out of the water by the sharks’: Rise in great white numbers triggers panic on US beaches
5 years, 7 months ago

‘We’ve been bullied out of the water by the sharks’: Rise in great white numbers triggers panic on US beaches

The Independent  

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The real reasons why sharks attack humans
5 years, 7 months ago

The real reasons why sharks attack humans

BBC  

The real reasons why sharks attack humans Getty Images Great white sharks are considered to be the most dangerous species in the oceans today, but we still know very little about their life cycle and behaviour Shark attacks are still relatively rare occurrences even though humans should be easy prey compared to fast-moving fish and seals. The eastern US and …

Surfer bitten by shark heads to the bar for drinks instead of hospital
5 years, 8 months ago

Surfer bitten by shark heads to the bar for drinks instead of hospital

The Independent  

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Man killed in shark attack while swimming 60 yards off Hawaii beach
5 years, 10 months ago

Man killed in shark attack while swimming 60 yards off Hawaii beach

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Shark attacks double in 20 years across densely populated coastlines
6 years, 1 month ago

Shark attacks double in 20 years across densely populated coastlines

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Instead of sharks becoming more aggressive, the increase in attacks across regions like southern Australia and the US East …

Shark attacks surfer at Australia's Byron Bay
6 years, 1 month ago

Shark attacks surfer at Australia's Byron Bay

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Sharks to be hunted down and killed after two attacks in consecutive days
6 years, 6 months ago

Sharks to be hunted down and killed after two attacks in consecutive days

The Independent  

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Column: My close encounter with a shark got me out of the water — but not for long
7 years, 7 months ago

Column: My close encounter with a shark got me out of the water — but not for long

LA Times  

It was not a dolphin, that much I knew. Spooked, but exhilarated “That’s a shark,” I said, stating the obvious to my daughter as we both walked backwards toward the sand, eyes fixed on the fin about 40 or 50 feet away. Lowe said some have argued that we don’t have more sharks, we simply have more people with paddle …

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