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Massive great white shark among several being tracked off Florida coast

Massive great white shark among several being tracked off Florida coast

A non-profit organization focused on monitoring and conserving marine life is tracking several large sharks off the coast of Florida, providing valuable insights into the movements of these giant predators.

March 11, 2025 5:33pm EDT
Two Central Florida women survive shark attack during weekend Bahamas trip

Two Central Florida women survive shark attack during weekend Bahamas trip

What was meant to be a carefree weekend getaway turned into a harrowing ordeal for two young women from Melbourne, Florida, after they were attacked by bull sharks while vacationing in Bimini Bay, Bahamas.

February 11, 2025 9:54pm EST
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast

Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast

Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.

February 7, 2025 8:13am EST
1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say

1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say

Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.

January 11, 2025 12:57pm EST
Teen surfer survives shark attack in Brevard County: 'Could have been so much worse'

Teen surfer survives shark attack in Brevard County: 'Could have been so much worse'

A teenager is recovering after a shark attack in Brevard County.

October 17, 2024 7:59pm EDT
Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.

August 2, 2024 12:25am EDT
Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing said he had just 'one option'

Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing said he had just 'one option'

A spearfisherman in Florida recounted how he survived a lightning-fast shark attack thanks to a friend who confronted the ocean predator.

July 17, 2024 1:51pm EDT
'A bit unusual:' Shark expert weighs in on the Panhandle's 3 attacks on the same day

'A bit unusual:' Shark expert weighs in on the Panhandle's 3 attacks on the same day

While living by the water comes with its perks, there's always the chance of sharks lurking in the gulf. Just last week, three people were injured in separate shark attacks in the Panhandle.

June 10, 2024 9:12pm 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
Florida named the shark attack capital of the world, again

Florida named the shark attack capital of the world, again

It should come as no surprise that the Sunshine State has been recognized as the shark attack capital of the world for 2023 once again.

May 29, 2024 1:46pm EDT
Man reels in massive tiger shark at Florida beach, releases it back into water: 'It was a great experience'

Man reels in massive tiger shark at Florida beach, releases it back into water: 'It was a great experience'

A Florida man caught the catch of a lifetime when he reeled in a massive tiger shark at Jacksonville Beach over the weekend.

May 17, 2024 1:53pm EDT
Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean

Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean

Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.

April 22, 2024 3:11pm EDT
Video: Sharks feast on whale that died after stranding itself off the coast of Venice

Video: Sharks feast on whale that died after stranding itself off the coast of Venice

The circle of life was evident this week after a deceased whale was towed out to sea.

March 14, 2024 1:39pm EDT
White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico

White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico

A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

March 6, 2024 1:31pm EST
15-foot great white shark washes up on Florida beach

15-foot great white shark washes up on Florida beach

A massive female great white shark washed up dead on a Florida panhandle beach over the weekend, according to conservation officials.

February 27, 2024 10:21am EST
2 great white sharks pinged off Florida coast this week

2 great white sharks pinged off Florida coast this week

Two great white sharks were caught swimming near the Florida coast this week.

February 16, 2024 3:31pm EST
Massive 1,437-pound shark pings off Florida's coast

Massive 1,437-pound shark pings off Florida's coast

A massive great white shark has pinged off the coast of Florida.

January 3, 2024 8:36am EST
Shark bites woman near St. Pete Pier: ‘It was the perfect cocktail for the perfect storm’

Shark bites woman near St. Pete Pier: ‘It was the perfect cocktail for the perfect storm’

A woman is recovering after being bitten by a shark near the St. Petersburg Pier. 

August 1, 2023 8:22pm EDT
Florida fishing boat seen 'shaking like an earthquake' as underwater predator pounces

Florida fishing boat seen 'shaking like an earthquake' as underwater predator pounces

A drone-flying Florida fisherman captured amazing footage of a shark attack on his friend's boat at the beginning of Shark Week.

August 1, 2023 10:32am EDT
Are shark interactions on the rise in Florida? Expert weighs in after shark bites man off Anna Maria Island

Are shark interactions on the rise in Florida? Expert weighs in after shark bites man off Anna Maria Island

A man is recovering in the hospital after being bitten by a shark on Anna Maria Island Sunday. It's the latest shark interaction in Florida. 

July 31, 2023 9:45pm EDT
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