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New York Postworld21 hrs ago
Seven shark attacks recorded in U.S. waters so far in 2026
Beach season has only recently begun, yet seven shark attacks, including one fatality, have already occurred in U.S. waters this year. Sightings have increased along both coasts, and experts attribute the trend to recovering seal populations and warming ocean temperatures.
forbes.comfinance1 day ago
65 Unprovoked Shark Bites Worldwide in 2025, Nine Fatal
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante said shark populations have rebounded in California and Florida due to reduced overfishing. Global unprovoked bites fell below the decade average, Fox News reported.
bbc.co.uksports2 days ago
Cape Verde Team Returns Home After Extra-Time Loss to Argentina in World Cup Round of 32
Cape Verde's national football team returned to Praia on Sunday to a massive airport reception after losing 3-2 to Argentina in extra time. The Blue Sharks had reached the round of 32 in their first World Cup appearance.
Fox Newsworld2 days ago
Shark Attack Survivor Leah Stewart Reads Supporter Messages While Recovering From Arm Amputation
Australian mother Leah Stewart, who lost an arm in a June 13 shark attack at Coogee Beach, has been reading supporter messages during sleepless nights. Her family provided updates on her progress after she awoke from a 10-day coma.
sbs.com.auworld2 days ago
Sydney Woman Loses Arm in Coogee Beach Shark Attack, Remains in Recovery
A 35-year-old Sydney woman suffered severe injuries in a suspected great white shark attack on June 13. She remains in recovery after multiple surgeries and an arm amputation. Her family has shared an update on her progress.
ESPNsports4 days ago
Edmonton Oilers Trade Defenseman Darnell Nurse to San Jose Sharks for Two Defensemen
The Edmonton Oilers traded 31-year-old defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on July 1, 2026. In return, Edmonton acquired defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp while reducing its payroll.
Breaking Defenseworld5 days ago
Australia Awards Ghost Shark Contract and Releases Defence Industry Strategy
Australia announced a contract for the Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle and unveiled the Defence Industry Development Strategy on September 10, 2025. The moves include new funding and oversight reforms aimed at strengthening the domestic defense industrial base.
espn.comsports6 days ago
Jacob Trouba Signs Four-Year Deal with San Jose Sharks
The 32-year-old defenseman agreed to terms worth $8.25 million annually after helping the Anaheim Ducks reach the playoffs. San Jose missed the postseason by four points last season.
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
San Jose Sharks sign Mason Marchment to five-year, $35 million contract
The San Jose Sharks signed free-agent forward Mason Marchment to a five-year deal worth approximately $35 million. The contract carries an average annual value of about $7 million per season.
forbes.comfinance6 days ago
Puerto Rico Study Finds Genetically Distinct Scalloped Hammerhead Population
Researchers collected nearly 400 shark anal fins from two Puerto Rico fish markets over 18 months. DNA analysis showed local scalloped hammerheads belong to the ESA-listed Central and Southwest Atlantic population segment and are genetically separate from groups in Belize and Bra…
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
San Jose Sharks Draft 7-Foot-1 Defenseman Alexander Karmanov
The San Jose Sharks selected 18-year-old Alexander Karmanov with the 201st pick in the 2026 NHL draft in Buffalo. At 7 feet 1 inch, he is the tallest player ever chosen and the first Moldovan-born player selected.
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days ago
Sharks sign defenseman Michael Kesselring to three-year contract
The San Jose Sharks signed newly acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract on Monday. The 26-year-old defenseman was acquired from Buffalo two weeks ago.
world8 days ago
Texas Boy Bitten by Shark in Bahamas Survives After Brother Stops Bleeding
@ABC reported that 12-year-old Parker Roll was attacked on June 23 while swimming off Staniel Cay. His brother Jack wrapped a swimsuit around the wound and carried him to safety. Parker underwent surgery and is expected to recover fully.
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Forbesscience9 days ago
Rediscovered Danish Megalodon Vertebrae Used to Estimate 24.3-Meter Length
Parts of large fossil vertebrae from Otodus megalodon, lost since the 1980s, were found again in museum boxes. Analysis of the specimens from Denmark's Gram Formation produced new size and age estimates for the extinct shark.
rnz.co.nzscience9 days ago
New Shark Species Hemiscyllium dudgeonae Described from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Researchers have formally described Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, the tenth known species of walking shark, from specimens collected in Milne Bay.
washingtonpost.comworld12 days ago
12-Year-Old American Boy Injured in Shark Encounter Off Bahamas
The boy was swimming with his brother near Staniel Cay when the encounter occurred Tuesday. He received treatment and was listed in stable condition, police said.
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washingtonpost.comworld13 days ago
12-Year-Old American Boy Stable After Shark Attack in Bahamas
A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming with his brother in Staniel Cay on Tuesday. He was transported to New Providence for treatment and remained in stable condition Wednesday. CBS News reported the details from police.
nypost.comworld13 days ago
Shark Attack Victim Leah Stewart Briefly Wakes From Coma, Remains in Intensive Care
Leah Stewart, 34, spoke her first words since a June 13 attack at Coogee Beach. She remains in intensive care after arm amputation and multiple surgeries.
business15 days ago
SharkNinja Halts Normal Work for Four-Day AI Hackathon at Boston Headquarters
SharkNinja held a four-day AI hackathon called Jailbreak that paused normal operations. CEO Mark Barrocas organized the event to spread AI use across its 4,000 workers. Business Insider reported details of the initiative and resulting projects.
news.sky.comscience17 days ago
Sydney Shark Bite Leaves Swimmer Critical After Arm Amputation on Patrolled Beach
A 34-year-old woman was bitten by a suspected great white shark while swimming between the flags on a patrolled Sydney beach last Saturday. She remains in critical condition after her arm was amputated.
espn.comsports19 days ago
Sharks acquire defenseman and 27th draft pick from Sabres for 20th selection
The San Jose Sharks obtained defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th pick in next week's NHL Entry Draft from the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. The teams exchanged the 20th overall pick in the deal.
abcnews.go.comworld22 days ago
Goblin shark filmed in the wild twice, study confirms
Researchers recorded the deep-sea species on video in two locations in the Pacific Ocean. The sightings mark the first peer-reviewed confirmation of live goblin sharks in their natural habitat.
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The Independentscience23 days ago
ROV Footage Shows Two Live Goblin Sharks at Record Depths in Pacific
Remotely operated vehicles recorded the species at 1,237 metres near Jarvis Island in 2019 and at 1,997 metres in the Tonga Trench in 2024. Both sightings were published in the Journal of Fish Biology.
gizmodo.comscience24 days ago
Goblin shark filmed alive in natural habitat for first time
Scientists recorded the deep-sea goblin shark in the Tonga Trench in 2024 and near Jarvis Island in 2019. The sightings set new depth records and expand the known range of the species.
themarketherald.com.auworld24 days ago
Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Two Live Goblin-Shark Sightings in Central Pacific
Two separate deep-sea sightings, one in 2019 and one in 2024, have been verified in a Journal of Fish Biology study published June 12, 2026.
Usa Todayscience25 days ago
Goblin sharks filmed at new depths near Jarvis Island and Tonga Trench
Researchers recorded the species alive in its habitat for the first time, extending its known range and depth limits. The findings appear in a new Journal of Fish Biology study.
forbes.comscience25 days ago
Video of Live Goblin Sharks Recorded in Central Pacific at Record Depth
Australian and Hawaiian researchers recorded live goblin sharks at two central Pacific sites, expanding the species’ known range and setting a new depth record.
eonline.comworld25 days ago
Jason Derulo displays $1 million shark aquarium during California mansion tour amid criticism
Singer Jason Derulo displayed an underfloor aquarium with sharks and stingrays during a house tour last month. The installation drew criticism from animal welfare groups and social media users.
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news.sky.comscience26 days ago
Scientists Win Nature Photo Contest With Bald Ibis Migration and Neon Mosquito Images
Winners of the Scientist at Work photography competition captured northern bald ibis migration, algal blooms, whale shark sampling, coral research, and fluorescent mosquitoes.
yahoo.comscience28 days ago
CMS Votes to List Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks on Appendix I After Galápagos Migration Study Presented
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species voted in March 2026 to list scalloped hammerhead sharks in Appendix I. Researchers from the Charles Darwin Foundation supplied satellite-tag evidence of regular, predictable migrations between the Galápagos and Panama.
The Bbcscience29 days ago
Rare Great White Shark Sighted in Mediterranean as Species Nears Local Extinction
A volunteer diver filmed an adult male great white shark many miles offshore between Tunisia and Sicily in May. The encounter occurred during a dive to document ghost fishing nets.
nypost.comworld30 days ago
Father and daughter sail 18,000 nautical miles from Australia toward Norway
An Australian father and his 19-year-old daughter have logged 18,000 nautical miles since departing New South Wales in March 2025. They have faced storms, a cancer diagnosis, and a tiger shark encounter while sailing their 1937 wooden yacht toward Norway.
gamereactor.euworld34 days ago
Wildlife species shortlisted for Britain's next banknotes
Foxes, sharks and puffins are among animals proposed for the next series of British banknotes. The designs would replace images of historic figures such as Winston Churchill, Jane Austen and Alan Turing.
Forbesfinance39 days ago
Researchers Document Patchy Pigmentation in Deep-Sea Sevengill Shark
A sharpnose sevengill shark caught off Puerto Rico showed irregular dark, pale, and pigment-free patches. The specimen weighed 37 percent less than expected and had a liver with 70 percent lower lipid content than normal individuals.
Nbc Newsworld40 days ago
NBC Select Lists Top Hair Dryers for Different Hair Types
The article reviews hair dryers across technologies and price points, citing hairstylist recommendations and editor testing. It covers models from Dyson, Shark, T3, Revlon and others.
usatoday.compolitics42 days ago
Shark Bites 17-Year-Old Boy Fishing Off Galveston Coast
A 17-year-old Texas boy suffered a serious leg wound after a shark bit him while he tried to bring the fish onto a boat two miles off Galveston. The U.S. Coast Guard responded after the father applied a tourniquet and the boat lost power.
france24.comworld43 days ago
Man Killed by Shark While Spearfishing on Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack while spearfishing with friends at Kennedy Shoal off the Queensland coast. The incident marks Australia's third fatal shark attack this year.
BBC Newsworld44 days ago
Spearfisher Dies in Shark Attack on Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man was killed by a shark while spearfishing at Kennedy Shoal on Sunday. The attack marks Australia's second fatal shark incident in just over a week.
BBC Newsworld44 days ago
Man killed in shark attack off Queensland coast
A 39-year-old spearfisher died after a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef. The incident marks Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week.
The Independentworld44 days agoUpdated
Shark Kills Spearfisher at Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died Sunday after a shark attack near Kennedy Shoal off Queensland, the second fatal incident in Australia this month. The victim was brought ashore but could not be saved.
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theyeshivaworld.comtechnology45 days ago
Petition Urges U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Seafood Over Shark Finning
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition this month asking the U.S. government to sanction China for failing to meet American shark conservation standards. If the National Marine Fisheries Service finds a violation of the Moratorium Protection Act, President Trump cou…
Forbesfinance45 days ago
Genetic Study Questions Traditional Shark Family Tree
A new analysis of cartilaginous fish genomes found conflicting signals on whether frilled and cow sharks belong inside or outside the main shark group. The preprint posted to bioRxiv examined 48 species and produced different trees depending on the genomic regions analyzed.
news.google.comworld47 days ago
Walmart Offers Discounts on Fans, Kitchen Appliances and Outdoor Gear
Walmart has added price reductions on cooling devices, kitchen tools and outdoor products ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The retailer listed markdowns on items from Dyson, Shark, Ninja and other brands.
New York Postworld48 days ago
Finnish Divers Recover Final Bodies of Italian Tourists from Maldives Cave
An elite squad of Finnish divers recovered the last two bodies of Italian tourists trapped in a shark-infested underwater cave in the Maldives. Recovery operations concluded six days after the group disappeared during a dive near Alimathaa island.
entrepreneur.comfinance49 days ago
Shark Tank Investor Describes Sleep Habits From His 20s
Robert Herjavec discussed the limited sleep he accepted while building businesses in his 20s. He said the trade-off was worth it at the time and that success requires sustained effort over years.
nbcnews.comworld50 days ago
Shark Kills Spearfishing Diver Off Western Australia Island
A 38-year-old man died after a shark attack while spearfishing near Rottnest Island on Saturday. Police and state officials confirmed the incident as Australia's second fatal shark attack this year.
science50 days ago
Shark Attack Kills Spearfisher Off Rottnest Island
A 38-year-old man died after a shark attack while spearfishing near Rottnest Island. Officials responded with emergency services but could not revive him. The incident marks the first fatal shark attack in the area since March last year.
Newsweekworld51 days ago
Diver Dies After Great White Shark Attack Near Perth
A 38-year-old man died after being bitten by a 16-foot great white shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island near Perth on May 16. Authorities confirmed prior shark sightings in the area and issued safety warnings.
bbc.co.ukworld52 days ago
Man Dies After Shark Attack Off Western Australia
A 38-year-old man died after a great white shark attacked him near Rottnest Island on Saturday morning. Authorities confirmed the shark measured four metres and identified it as a great white. The incident marks the first fatal shark attack in Western Australia since March 2025.
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sixcolors.comworld56 days ago
UK Updates Maldives Travel Advice After Rare Shark Attack on Spanish Tourist
The Foreign Office issued an urgent alert this afternoon highlighting dangers from diving safaris that may include shark encounters. The notice references three hyperbaric chambers in the country and notes that many resort islands lie more than an hour from the nearest one. It fo…
ndtv.comfinance56 days ago
Titan Triggerfish Aggressively Approached and Bit Tiger Sharks in All Ten Documented Encounters at Fuvahmulah Atoll
Divers recorded ten separate interactions in which the much smaller titan triggerfish approached, bit or chased tiger sharks, which retreated each time. The encounters occurred both near and away from provisioning sites at one of the world's largest tiger shark aggregations. Forb…
Forbesfinance59 days ago
Study Finds Drones Do Not Alter Whale Shark Behavior
Researchers at Murdoch University attached motion-sensing tags to 13 whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef to measure responses to drone flights at altitudes between 10 and 60 meters. The tags recorded swimming effort, tail beat frequency and diving patterns both with and without drones…
BBC Newsworld61 days ago
England's Illegal Money Lending Team Seizes Weapons and Passports in Raids, Makes 33 Arrests from 597 Reports
Investigators gave the BBC rare access to their operations and evidence store as they pursue loan sharks who have moved online since the Covid pandemic. Victims described spiraling debts, threats and ruined lives after borrowing small sums. The team received 597 reports in the pa…
New York Postworld64 days ago
Shark Appliances See Discounts Up to 50% on Amazon and Official Site
Shark has discounted multiple hair tools, vacuums, fans, and air purifiers, with savings reaching 50% on select models. CNN Underscored identified nine deals on tested products, including the SilkiPro Straight at $230 and the PowerDetect robot vacuum at $600. These promotions coi…
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UK Student Iestyn Morgan Freedives at Night to Document Marine Life off Wales Coast
Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old geography student from Pembrokeshire, Wales, uses freediving to film nocturnal marine species off the UK coast and shares the videos on TikTok. He encounters species such as squid, garfish, cuttlefish, stingrays, and cat sharks during night dives.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld89 days ago
Dyson Launches HushJet Mini Cool, Its First Handheld Fan
Dyson has introduced the HushJet Mini Cool, a portable handheld fan weighing 212 grams and available in three colors. The device generates air speeds up to 25 meters per second and offers up to six hours of battery life. It includes accessories for wearable use and competes with…
Nbc Newsworld93 days ago
Study Detects Cocaine, Caffeine and Other Substances in Sharks off The Bahamas
Researchers analyzed 82 sharks from five species in Bahamian waters and found cocaine, caffeine, acetaminophen and diclofenac in 23 of them. The study marks the first detection of caffeine and acetaminophen in any shark species worldwide. It also reports the first instances of di…