Geologist Beaten up by 'Angriest Octopus' at Australian Beach, Left With Sting Marks

1 week, 2 days ago

Moment octopus strangles panic-stricken diver who races to the surface with creature's tentacles around his neck after disturbing the animal's home

A snorkeler was nearly strangled by an octopus after he disturbed the creature's home while on a dive off the coast of far-eastern Russia. But the octopus quickly retaliated by releasing a cloud of ink and then wrapping its tentacles around the diver's hands. The mollusc involved in the incident is believed to be a common octopus, scientific name octopus …

Common Octopus Creature Diver His Neck

1 month ago

Man, 29, bitten by shark off Queensland coast in second attack in a month

The Independent

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Shark Queensland

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dream swim in Maldives turns into nightmare: Shark bites woman floating beside it

Hindustan Times

A scary video has surfaced on social media capturing how a fun-filled holiday turned into a nightmare for a woman. Travel vloggers Chels and Antonio shared a video on Instagram showing Chels getting bitten by “one of the most friendly species of Sharks.” “To clarify a few things, no she did not just put her hand in the shark's mouth …

Social Media Video Maldives Instagram Shark Chels

2 months ago

Young boy attacked by a shark while playing in shallow waters near Mandurah, WA

Daily Mail

A young boy has been attacked by a shark while playing in shallow waters. The boy, believed to be 12-years-old, suffered a minor shark bite to his lower body while playing in the shallow waters of the family-friendly beach. The Department of Regional Industries and Regional Development confirmed that 'a young male was bitten by a suspected shark of unknown …

Shark Mandurah Shallow Waters Waters Near Mr Kittow Kittow Shipwreck Cove

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Monster shark comes dangerously close to unsuspecting swimmers at popular Aussie beach in Perth

Daily Mail

Disturbing drone footage from a popular Australian beach has captured the moment a prowling shark comes within metres of unsuspecting swimmers. The close calls were filmed with a drone at Whitfords Beach in northern Perth, Western Australia, a spot known for tiger shark sightings. In another incident, the shark came within four metres of an unsuspecting swimmer before suddenly veering …

Beach Shark Perth

3 months, 1 week ago

Shark shocks beachgoers as it devours a crocodile in chilling viral video. Watch

Hindustan Times

In a chilling and rare encounter, a beachgoer in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia, captured a shark feasting on a crocodile. Without hesitation, the shark attacks the crocodile’s head, thrashing violently for about 10 seconds before securing a firm grip and dragging the carcass into deeper waters. Watch the clip here: Crocs versus sharks: A rare confrontation Sharks and crocodiles are …

Crocodile Shark Shocks

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Snorkeler bitten by shark in Maldives; Social media says, ’just a reminder of who’s boss around here’

Live Mint

Travel influencer and scuba diver Lilian Tagliari’s close encounter with a nurse shark in the Maldives has generated widespread reactions on social media. Despite the unexpected encounter, she reassured her followers that she wasn’t complaining, emphasizing that nurse sharks rarely bite humans and that the incident was just a “weird little accident”. It was just a weird little accident that …

Social Media Maldives Shark Sharks Nurse Sharks Tagliari

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Terrifying moment giant shark clamps its jaws around a diver's head in surprise attack off paradise island

Daily Mail

Terrifying footage has captured the moment a massive shark clamped its jaws around a diver's head in a surprise attack off a paradise island. In a heart-stopping moment, the sneaky shark swiftly opens its jaws before engulfing the diver's head. Terrifying footage captured the moment a diver was approach by a shark while swimming in the Maldives The shark can …

Attack Maldives Shark Head Sharks Jaws Diver

4 months, 1 week ago

German paramedic's narrow brush with death after being stung by the world's most venomous fish in Australia

Daily Mail

A paramedic is lucky to be alive after he was stung by the world's deadliest fish during a dip at a picturesque cove in Western Australia. German national Kacper Krupa, 26, was swimming at Hearson Cove near Karratha, about 1,500km north of Perth, when he was stung by a stonefish. German paramedic Kacper Krupa, 26 was swimming at Hearson Cove, …

German Perth Hand Karratha Krupa Stung Mr Krupa

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ironman athletes are attacked by terrifying sea creatures during swim race off Hawaiian coast

Daily Mail

The annual Ironman World Championship in Hawaii turned treacherous over the weekend as triathletes were forced to navigate a bloom of jellyfish in the Pacific waters surrounding the Big Island. Competitors Menno Koolhaas of the Netherlands and Australia's Matt Burton have both shared their frightening experiences publicly after several rivals were stung on Saturday. Koolhaus, meanwhile, admitted to fearing for …

Jellyfish Ironman Hawaii Burton Koolhaus

7 months ago

‘Humans Are Disgusting’: Internet Fumes Over Fishermen Fighting With Shark Over Tuna

News 18

As humans continue to encroach upon natural habitats, the interactions between people and wildlife have also become more dramatic. The caption, accompanying the video, reads, “A fishing charter crew off the coast of San Diego battled with an opportunistic mako shark in a tense game of tug-of-war over a large tuna.” Watch the viral video here: Since being shared online, …

Food Fish Shark

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Beach near Coral Bay in WA's north to stay open after man bitten by shark

ABC

Fisheries officers in WA's north are closer to identifying the species of shark involved in a bite incident near Coral Bay in the Gascoyne Region. A man was spearfishing approximately two kilometres off the coast at the 14 Mile Beach Camp and was carrying a fish when he was bitten. 'They thought I was dead' Photo shows photo of shark …

Man Near Shark Coral Bay

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Man rushed to hospital after shark attack in Western Australia

The Independent

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Attack Shark Western Australia Shark Attack Fourteen Mile Beach

9 months ago

US Man Killed By 9-foot-tall Shark, Wife Watches Helplessly

News 18

Jumping into the sea is one of the most daring and risky acts that can quickly turn fatal if not careful. Something similar happened to a Florida man, whose one-spot decision not just cost him his dear life, but also the horrifying scene that his wife had to witness up close. When Thadeus jumped into the sea, an unexpected 9-feet …

Florida Water Man His Wife Shark Thadeus

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiama diver Scott Gutterson forms friendship with octopus in rock pool

ABC

Scott Gutterson has dived with sharks, explored the depths of the famous Kiama Blowhole and even found a message in a bottle in the ocean, but he had never befriended an animal with eight arms. "It was March 10 when I first saw her in the rock pool and I've been observing her ever since," he told ABC Illawarra Breakfast …

Rock Scott Eggs Roxy Octopus My Hand Kiama

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Viral video of octopus crawling across a food table sends social media into a frenzy. Watch

Hindustan Times

Imagine sitting down to enjoy a meal in peace, only to have your serenity shattered by an unexpected visitor. This is exactly what happened when a video of an octopus crawling around a dining table went viral on social media, leaving viewers stunned and amazed. The scene depicted in the video is that of a well-decorated dining table adorned with …

Social Media Video Table

1 year, 2 months ago

Australia's most painful creatures

ABC

From the bull ant sting to the 'physical torture' of the irukandji, we asked venom expert Bryan Fry to rank Australia's most painful creatures It might be fitting that Bryan Fry's first memory is of "extraordinary, body-wide, kill-me-now" pain. Stingrays "My personal top-three most painful experiences in my life, number three is a scorpion in the amazon, number two is …

Australia Venom Going Professor Box Fry Stonefish

1 year, 2 months ago

Elliston Surfer drives himself to hospital after being mauled by a 'great white shark' off South Australia's coast

Daily Mail

A surfer has been mauled by a shark off the coast of South Australia. A picture of the man's surfboard shows chunks were bitten out of it during the attack The 64-year-old was about 200 metres off the shore at Elliston in South Australia when he was attacked on Tuesday afternoon Surfing website Beach Grit claimed the victim was 'bitten …

South Australia Elliston Bitten Website Beach

1 year, 3 months ago

Belgian tourist dies in animal attack at Mexico resort

The Independent

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Man Mexico

1 year, 4 months ago

Octopus calmly swims beside woman who came extremely close while recording it

Hindustan Times

A moment of an interaction between a human and an underwater creature was shared on social media. A video of the moment shows a woman swimming extremely close to an octopus. The image shows a woman and an octopus swimming close to each other. Here’s how Instagram users react to this video of the octopus: “Curious why this octopus is …

Video Instagram Octopus

1 year, 4 months ago

Octopus disguises herself as a crab to catch her prey. Watch

Hindustan Times

An incredible moment when an octopus disguised herself as a crab was captured on camera. Instagram user Ahmad Abdella, whose bio says he “rescues and keeps pet octopuses”, shared the video. It’s called bipedal locomotion and rare to see in captivity,” he wrote along with the video. The clip shows how the octopus folds her body in a way that …

Video Instagram Octopus Her Prey

1 year, 4 months ago

Woman recovering after she was bitten in the face by great white shark

The Independent

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Attack Shark Perth Mr Roberts Great White Shark

1 year, 4 months ago

Australian man survives crocodile attack by biting reptile’s eyelid

The Independent

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Crocodile Deveraux Mr Deveraux

1 year, 4 months ago

Granites Beach, South Australia, shark attack: Witness tells how victim was seen disappearing beneath the surf

Daily Mail

A holidaymaker has recalled the gruesome moment a massive shark sank its teeth into a surfer and ripped his body to shreds. Witness Jeff Schmucker rode his jet ski out into the water at Granite Beach after a surfer was mauled by a shark A surfer has been mauled to death by a monster 4.2metre shark at an isolated beach, …

Beach Water Witness Shark Saw South Australia Surf

1 year, 5 months ago

Bizarre-looking mermaid-like creature seen at beach in Papua New Guinea, leaves scientists puzzled

India TV News

A strange-looking mermaid-like creature washed ashore at a beach in Papua New Guinea, leav eft social media users and nautical scientists puzzled and looking for answers. According to New York Post, the mysterious white mass seen at the beach is considered to be a globster, a term used for masses of marine flesh found in varying states of decay. A …

Papua New Guinea

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 …

Attack Man California Shark Possible Shark Attack Mar Beach Linda Mar Beach

1 year, 5 months ago

FACT CHECK: False claims circulate about giant Octopus spotted in Qatar's parking area

India TV News

India TV Fact Check: A peculiar video is making rounds on social media. The video claimed that a giant octopus was spotted in a parking area causing damage to luxurious cars parked there. Image Source : INDIA TVThis video is going viral on social media In the 17-second video, many vehicles were seen in the parking area and then an …

Social Media India Fact Check Video Car Check Fact

1 year, 6 months ago

‘It felt like a bear trap,’ North Carolina surfer recounts horrific shark attack on his face

Hindustan Times

A South Carolina surfer has shared his terrifying experience of being attacked by a suspected shark on his face. Mark Summerset, the North Carolina surfer showing his probable shark bite Mark Summerset, 38, was surfing on September 12 when he felt a sudden and intense pressure on his face. I’m almost 100% certain of that.” He said he still feels …

Attack Shark Mark Face Bit His Face

1 year, 6 months ago

Woman loses arm in shark attack after mistaking predator for tuna fish

The Independent

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Beach Attack Egypt Shark Email Shark Attack Hurghada

1 year, 7 months ago

Warnings as ‘fearsome predator’ Portuguese Man O’War spotted on UK coast

The Independent

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Man Portuguese Man

1 year, 7 months ago

Woman attacked by shark on NYC beach was saved by hero lifeguards’ tourniquet made out of sweatpants

The Independent

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Beach Attack New York Woman Shark York Mcdonnell

1 year, 7 months ago

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at New York City’s Rockaway Beach

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Beach Water New York City Woman Shark Nypd Shark Attack

1 year, 8 months ago

Black creature eating a crab reminds people of Venom

Hindustan Times

The underwater world is stunningly beautiful and there are no questions about that. Case in point, a video showing a black goo-like creature devouring a crab. Towards the end of the video, the goo-like black creature completely devours the crab. Take a look at the video of the creepy underwater creature: The video has gone crazy viral since it was …

Video Venom Twitter Crab Creature Eating Black Underwater

1 year, 8 months ago

Octopus steals GoPro, refuses to give it back

Hindustan Times

Divers often have interesting interactions with aquatic creatures while exploring the underwater world. Maree Clout, a photographer and a diver, shared how she came across an octopus who stole a GoPro from another diver and refused to let it go. She also shared a detailed caption explaining how she came to know about the octopus stealing a camera. I asked …

Video Shared Facebook Octopus Gopro

1 year, 8 months ago

‘It was a bit spooky’: Video shows paddleboarder's chilling enounter with a great white shark in San Diego waters

Hindustan Times

A paddleboarder took to Instagram to share how he had a close encounter with agreat white shark swimming just beneath him as he enjoyed the water off the coast of San Diego. The clip shows a dark shadow swimming in the water just beneath the surface as the man paddled “Such a thrilling and unexpected encounter! I’ll admit it was …

Water Instagram Shark

1 year, 10 months ago

Basking shark swims under kayak in ‘surreal’ experience off Irish coast

The Independent

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Kayak Shark Ms Barker Basking Shark West Cork

1 year, 10 months ago

Florida Teen Survives After Getting Bitten By Shark, Punching It In The Face

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING A 13-year-old girl is on the mend after fighting a shark swimming off the coast of Fort Pierce, Florida. Ella Reed recounted her ordeal on the “Today” show Monday, saying her encounter with what she believes was a bull shark left her with 19 stitches and a new outlook on life. “I remember just breathing really heavily, …

Shark Ella Bit

1 year, 11 months ago

Fake video of sharks destroying ships shared as real. Post sparked laughter

Hindustan Times

“Two Ships in the middle of the #AtlanticOcean was fully destroyed by an #Angry Jumbo Whale/Shark,” this is what a Twitter user wrote while sharing a video that shows two huge sharks tearing apart a few ships. The video that the Twitter user shared assuming that it depicts a real-life incident is actually created using CGI created by an artist …

Video Ship Post Twitter Cgi

1 year, 11 months ago

'Water was red': Hawaii surfer recalls costly shark attack

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Right Shark Morita Red Hawaii

1 year, 11 months ago

Spearfisher recovering after being bitten multiple times in Queensland croc attack

ABC

A 36-year-old man who was attacked by a crocodile while spearfishing in Queensland is "extremely lucky" to be alive, a paramedic says. Key points: The victim was dragged to the sea floor before he repeatedly poked the crocodile's eyes and escaped The man had to swim to shore then climb rocks to get help He suffered multiple injuries and is …

Man Supplied Queensland Hartley Crocodile Croc Qas

1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: 10-year-old girl keeps stranded octopus alive by pouring water on US beach

Firstpost

One of the rescuers, Annie England, said that it wasn’t being expected that the octopus will be found so alive and healthy. But the little girl reportedly poured water on the octopus from a toy pail until the wildlife officials arrived, which likely kept it alive. Have a look at this video here: A giant Pacific octopus that had gotten …

England Water Twitter Sea Octopus Alive

2 years ago

Teen hits out at bystanders who filmed her rather than helping when her arm was ripped off by a shark

The Independent

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Attack Shark Arm Her Arm Kaylanne

2 years, 1 month ago

Paddleboarder’s Encounter With Giant Whale Caught On Camera

News 18

There is nothing quite like the experience of witnessing the marvels of nature with your own eyes. A mesmerizing footage was captured on camera when a paddleboarder encountered a giant whale up and close. The giant whale was right underneath the paddleboard, and its massive size could leave anyone stunned for a moment. When it comes to giant whale encounters, …

Experience Giant Whale Giant Whale

2 years, 2 months ago

Dead marine life washes onto south coast beaches near mouth of flooding River Murray

ABC

Dead octopuses, sea cucumbers and other marine life has washed up on South Australia's south coast, not far from the mouth of the River Murray. Key points: High flows are heading towards the end of the River Murray at the south coast Dead marine animals have been found on beaches around Port Elliot An expert says it could be linked …

Animals Beach Water Port Marine South East

2 years, 3 months ago

Bondi Beach swimmer taken to hospital after teen swallowed bluebottle on Christmas Day

Daily Mail

A young beachgoer has been rushed to hospital after he swallowed a bluebottle while going for a dip at a packed-out Bondi Beach in Sydney on Christmas Day. It's unclear how the sea creature known for its nasty stingers, came to end up in the 18-year-old man's mouth, but he made his way back to shore where he was treated …

Christmas Day Bondi Beach

2 years, 3 months ago

Man beats shark with hammer, then drags it across Florida beach | Video

India Today

A video of a man dragging a dead shark around a Florida beach with a hammer in his hand has surfaced on social media. The video shows a man holding a hammer as he tosses around what is believed to be a protected Lemon shark, reported Fox News. The Indian Harbour Beach Police Department Indian Harbour Beach Police Department posted …

Florida Video Beach Shark Fox News

2 years, 7 months ago

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

The Independent

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South Carolina Shark Bite Carolina Beach Shark Bites

2 years, 7 months ago

Rare giant squid with parrot-like beak and ‘largest eye of any animal’ washes up on South African beach

The Independent

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Scarborough Dee

2 years, 7 months ago

Shocking video shows New York man wrestling shark out of water on Long Island beach as onlooker screams

The Independent

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Beach Independent Man New York Murray Long Island

2 years, 7 months ago

Swimmer savaged by 700lb bull shark relives horror moment he was attacked

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Geologist Beaten up by 'Angriest Octopus' at Australian Beach, Left With Sting Marks

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