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Sharks

Stories about or involving sharks, including shark sightings and shark attacks.

Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach

Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach

A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.

September 6, 2025 4:24pm EDT
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say

8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say

An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.

September 2, 2025 9:19am EDT
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach

WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.

August 7, 2025 9:52am EDT
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.

October 1, 2024 1:53pm EDT
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.

June 8, 2024 9:42am EDT
Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.

May 26, 2023 9:51am EDT
Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures

Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures

Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.

August 5, 2022 11:51am EDT
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl

Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl

A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.

July 1, 2022 6:13pm EDT
Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way

Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way

One local beach temporarily closed due to a sighting.

July 1, 2022 10:46am EDT
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says

Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says

"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.

June 22, 2022 10:49am EDT
2 people bitten by sharks minutes apart at New Smyrna beach in Florida

2 people bitten by sharks minutes apart at New Smyrna beach in Florida

Authorities say two people were bitten by sharks minutes apart at the same Florida beach.

August 5, 2019 8:34am EDT

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