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sharks
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abcnews.go.comworld7 days 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.comfinance7 days 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.
washingtonpost.comworld18 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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news.sky.comscience23 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.
Forbesfinance51 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.