Great white shark circles boat in Busselton, WA
7 years, 10 months ago

Great white shark circles boat in Busselton, WA

Daily Mail  

A father-and-son duo have captured the petrifying moment a giant five-metre great white shark swam ominous circles around their fishing boat. The man and his 10-year-old son watch on in horror as they film the five-metre creature encircle their boat - as the young boy becomes frightened by the shark. The monster shark slowly swam circles around the small fishing boat off the coast of Busselton, Western Australia 'I'm f***ing shaking right now, that thing is massive,' Mr Hudson can be heard saying in the footage. The man and his 10-year-old son watched on in horror as they film the five-metre creature encircle their boat - as the young boy becomes frightened by the shark The man claims the great white shark was even bigger than his 16ft boat 'My son was very concerned, which you can hear in the video, and I soon left as the shark made a line for the boat and went under the boat.'

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One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark
2 weeks, 1 day ago

One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark

Wired  

I expected to meet a dreaded “man-eater,” but when I saw it, I realized that it was a defenseless animal, more afraid of me than I was of it. I travelled to the island of Guadalupe off the Pacific coast of Mexico to see great white sharks, and I took a small point-and-shoot camera with me. When I managed to …

Police say surfer ‘taken by shark’ in Western Australia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Police say surfer ‘taken by shark’ in Western Australia

Al Jazeera  

Search for missing surfer now a recovery operation after evidence of bite marks found on surf board. Australian police have confirmed that a surfer who went missing was “taken by a shark” after search and rescue teams recovered a surfboard scarred with “bite marks” from the area of the attack. The victim – identified by Australian media as 37-year-old Steven …

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

Surfer's lucky escape after 'tangle' with shark off WA's south coast
2 months ago

Surfer's lucky escape after 'tangle' with shark off WA's south coast

ABC  

A West Australian surfer says he is extremely lucky to have escaped injury after a shark charged at him and bit a chunk out of his surfboard. Albany man Dale Kittow was surfing about 150m off Cheynes Beach, an idyllic tourist spot about 50 kilometres east of the south coast city, when the shark attacked just before 4pm Wednesday. "I …

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

Shark kills man fishing in Australia's Great Barrier Reef
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shark kills man fishing in Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: A shark has attacked and killed a 40-year-old pastor who was fishing with his family in the waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials said. "The man was fishing with family members when he was bitten by a shark," Queensland state police said in a statement. Humpy Island, which lies in the Great Barrier Reef's Keppel Bay Islands National …

Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Hindustan Times  

A shark has attacked and killed a 40-year-old man fishing with his family in the waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials said. While fishing in the Great Barrier Reef seas of Australia with his family, a 40-year-old man was attacked and murdered by a shark The predator struck on Saturday afternoon off Humpy Island on the country's east coast, …

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

Enormous great white shark washes up dead on Cape Cod beach
5 months, 1 week ago

Enormous great white shark washes up dead on Cape Cod beach

Daily Mail  

Massachusetts police had to call in a tow truck to remove a massive and bloodied great white shark that washed up dead on a Cape Cod beach yesterday. Massachusetts police had to call in a tow truck to remove a massive and bloodied great white shark that washed up dead on a Cape Cod beach yesterday The enormous 12-foot, 1,240-pound …

Rare great white shark sighting in WA spurs call for better understanding of enigmatic species
5 months, 1 week ago

Rare great white shark sighting in WA spurs call for better understanding of enigmatic species

ABC  

The sighting of a great white shark near the popular tourist town of Exmouth in Western Australia has created a flurry of excitement online, with one researcher describing it as "weirdly fantastic". University of Western Australia Professor of Marine Science Jessica Meeuwig said it was rare to see white sharks in warmer waters and described the sighting as "weirdly fantastic". …

Children flee water screaming after 10ft shark swims into Cornwall harbour
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Children flee water screaming after 10ft shark swims into Cornwall harbour

The Independent  

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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 …

Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters – study
11 months, 1 week ago

Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters – study

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. Read our privacy policy Baby and teenage great white sharks prefer shallow waters close to the shore, research suggests. …

How a wandering white shark's epic journey could provide clues for protecting them
1 year ago

How a wandering white shark's epic journey could provide clues for protecting them

The Hindu  

As sharks go, LeeBeth is something like a long-haul trucker with gills and giant teeth. Swimmers at the beach might not be excited to see the 14-foot white shark, but scientists following LeeBeth's movements are thrilled that the big fish's epic journey could provide valuable clues to help the species. The shark's presence so far west indicates that this part …

How a wandering white shark's epic journey could provide clues for protecting them
1 year ago

How a wandering white shark's epic journey could provide clues for protecting them

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. Swimmers at the beach might not be excited to …

Astonishing moment orca kills great white shark after slamming into it at high speed is captured in rare footage
1 year ago

Astonishing moment orca kills great white shark after slamming into it at high speed is captured in rare footage

Daily Mail  

This is the moment a killer whale took down a great white shark in a pitched battle in the sea around South Africa. The footage, captured by National Geographic as part of the series 'Queens', shows a 60-year-old grandmother killer whale called Sophie pounding into a great white shark off the coast of South Africa. The footage, captured by National …

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

Yorke Peninsula town shattered after Khai Cowley killed by a great white shark
1 year, 2 months ago

Yorke Peninsula town shattered after Khai Cowley killed by a great white shark

Daily Mail  

Locals from a small beachside town have been left shattered after a teenager was killed by a shark on a popular beach as harrowing new details emerged. Locals have been left shattered following the death of teen surfer Khai Cowley who was mauled by a suspected great white shark 'It's stuff nightmares are made of,' Mr Valente told ABC Radio …

White Sharks Global conference convenes at Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula, in wake of fatal attacks
1 year, 4 months ago

White Sharks Global conference convenes at Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula, in wake of fatal attacks

ABC  

More than 150 Australian and international shark experts are in Port Lincoln for the first White Sharks Global conference to be held in 13 years. Key points: Shark researchers are meeting in Port Lincoln this week to discuss the ocean's apex predator The Eyre Peninsula has experienced two fatal shark attacks this year Academics will discuss all potential measures to …

Woman recovering after she was bitten in the face by great white shark
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Cape Cod surfers reveal horror encounter with 10-foot great white shark
1 year, 4 months ago

Cape Cod surfers reveal horror encounter with 10-foot great white shark

The Independent  

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

Mystery as half-eaten great white shark washes up on beach
1 year, 5 months ago

Mystery as half-eaten great white shark washes up on beach

The Independent  

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A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove
1 year, 6 months ago

A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove

Associated Press  

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut couple’s scuba diving trip in Rhode Island on Monday turned into a mission to rescue a baby shark. Deb and Steve Dauphinais, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, were diving on the sand flats off Jamestown, Rhode Island, when Deb Dauphinais spotted the 16-inch juvenile shark with its head stuck inside a work glove at the bottom of …

Fisherman airlifted to hospital after shark bite off coast of Portugal
1 year, 7 months ago

Fisherman airlifted to hospital after shark bite off coast of Portugal

The Independent  

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Surfer escapes death after fighting off great white shark
1 year, 8 months ago

Surfer escapes death after fighting off great white shark

The Independent  

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

‘Great white shark’ off UK beach terrifies children - after prankster puts fake fin in water
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Great white shark’ off UK beach terrifies children - after prankster puts fake fin in water

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

The Independent  

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Basking shark swims under kayak in ‘surreal’ experience off Irish coast
1 year, 10 months ago

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

The Independent  

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5-year-old sees shark while surfing with his dad in viral video. Internet calls him irresponsible
1 year, 10 months ago

5-year-old sees shark while surfing with his dad in viral video. Internet calls him irresponsible

India Today  

Five-year-old Cali was surfing with his father, Garett, and he had gone a little too far away into the water when he witnessed something unusual. Garrett didn’t believe Cali at first because it’s very rare to see sharks so close to the shore behind our house, but then our neighbour yelled to them: “I just saw a shark near you!”!!! …

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  

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Surfer feared dead after shark attack near Elliston on SA's Eyre Peninsula
1 year, 10 months ago

Surfer feared dead after shark attack near Elliston on SA's Eyre Peninsula

ABC  

Emergency services searching for a surfer believed to have been killed in a shark attack off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula say they have recovered the man's board, and that several people witnessed the incident. Key points: The 46-year-old Elliston man is believed to have died in the attack Emergency services were called to the area about 10:10am A search involving …

Heart-stopping moment hungry shark Brutus clamps razor sharp teeth captured by British photographer
1 year, 11 months ago

Heart-stopping moment hungry shark Brutus clamps razor sharp teeth captured by British photographer

Daily Mail  

Stunning and terrifying in equal measure, dramatic images show two hungry great white sharks closing in for chunks of tuna just a few feet away from a British photographer. The hungry shark Brutus reaches for a chunk of tuna off Guadalupe Island, Mexico The hungry great white sharks were snapped by a British photographer as they fed on Tuna Guadalupe …

Great white shark spotted circling fishing boat off coast near Robe, SA
2 years, 1 month ago

Great white shark spotted circling fishing boat off coast near Robe, SA

ABC  

A fisherman who spotted a 4.5-metre great white shark off the coast of South Australia says it has not deterred him from taking to the water. Key points: The shark was spotted off South Australia's south-east coast Local Dylan Coxon was fishing with friends when he captured footage of it Mr Coxon says he still plans to jump into the …

‘Unusually large shark fin’ spotted off UK coast by stunned beachgoer
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Unusually large shark fin’ spotted off UK coast by stunned beachgoer

The Independent  

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Australian swimmer dies in shark attack in New Caledonia
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian swimmer dies in shark attack in New Caledonia

ABC  

A shark has killed a 59-year-old Australian tourist near a crowded beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, authorities say. Key points: Many people who were in the water witnessed the attack at the Chateau-Royal beach Drones were deployed to find sharks in the area An investigation will shed more light on the circumstances of the attack The …

Parents’ tribute to ‘vibrant’ girl mauled to death by shark in front of friends
2 years, 1 month ago

Parents’ tribute to ‘vibrant’ girl mauled to death by shark in front of friends

The Independent  

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Watch: Shark attacks 8-year-old enjoying trout fishing off coast of Queensland in Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Shark attacks 8-year-old enjoying trout fishing off coast of Queensland in Australia

Firstpost  

No matter how calm a sea looks, there is no shortage of threats nearby. In this context, recently, an eight-year-old boy had a surprise encounter with a shark while he was fishing with his father off the coast of Queensland, Australia. This 8-year-old boy was sneak attacked by a small reef shark while fishing with his dad off the coast …

Diver decapitated by Great White shark in front of fishermen off coast of Mexico
2 years, 1 month ago

Diver decapitated by Great White shark in front of fishermen off coast of Mexico

The Independent  

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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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Shark surprise for crab-fisher off Semaphore when great white launches itself at bait
2 years, 2 months ago

Shark surprise for crab-fisher off Semaphore when great white launches itself at bait

ABC  

An Adelaide boatie recently got more than he bargained for when a great white shark emerged from the water metres from his vessel before disappearing into the deep. Key points: Rob Cremasco was out on the water off Adelaide's Semaphore beach on Wednesday A shark emerged from the water, launching itself at the bait Despite his initial shock, the boatie …

Large great white shark swims more than 10,000km in 150 days
2 years, 4 months ago

Large great white shark swims more than 10,000km in 150 days

ABC  

A theory perpetuated by the blockbuster movie Jaws, that large great white sharks will stay put as long as there is food around, could be be dead in the water. It's one of only three larger great whites being tracked by the NSW DPI Data shows it swam 10,000 kms in 150 days Fictional shark scientist Matt Hooper, played by …

Great white shark spotted by kayaker in Spencer Gulf, South Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Great white shark spotted by kayaker in Spencer Gulf, South Australia

Daily Mail  

As Mr Gorne paddles away the shark surfaces and tries to bite onto the oar The professional fisherman filmed the great white shark circling his kayak A three-metre-long great white shark has attacked a terrified kayaker and tried to take a chunk out of his paddle in footage caught on camera. Matthew Gorne was fishing from his kayak in Spencer …

Incredible image shows great white shark jumping out of the water
2 years, 5 months ago

Incredible image shows great white shark jumping out of the water

Daily Mail  

A photographer captures the incredibly moment a great white shark jumped out of the water during a surfing competition. In an amazing shot, Anast captured local surfboard maker Tyler Warren riding the bright blue waves with a long and skinny shark rocketing up behind him. Warren reportedly told Anast later that he didn't even know the shark had popped up …

Shark filmed under kayak: Great white Grange Beach, Adelaide: Andy Burnell
2 years, 5 months ago

Shark filmed under kayak: Great white Grange Beach, Adelaide: Andy Burnell

Daily Mail  

Mr Burnell hopes to register the shark in the name of an Aussie freediver It is estimated the juvenile shark was between 150cm and 200cm long Andy Burnell captured the stunning footage on his GoPro dangled off h is kayak An kayaker only became aware of his close encounter with a 'curious' great white shark hours after going home and …

Shocking video shows New York man wrestling shark out of water on Long Island beach as onlooker screams
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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British boy, 8, attacked by three sharks on holiday in Bahamas ‘like scene from Jaws’
2 years, 7 months ago

British boy, 8, attacked by three sharks on holiday in Bahamas ‘like scene from Jaws’

The Independent  

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‘It was like a scene from Jaws’ says father of Bahamas shark attack boy, eight
2 years, 7 months ago

‘It was like a scene from Jaws’ says father of Bahamas shark attack boy, eight

The Independent  

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Swimmer savaged by 700lb bull shark relives horror moment he was attacked
2 years, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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