Watch: Pinellas deputies rescue 6-foot shark caught in crab trap
The sheriff's office said after evaluating the situation, the deputies realized they could not safely remove the hook, so they cut as far down on the line as they could in order to set the shark free.
The sheriff's office said after evaluating the situation, the deputies realized they could not safely remove the hook, so they cut as far down on the line as they could in order to set the shark free.
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.
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.
Killer whales hunt 9-foot great white shark in drone video
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
One scientist called this "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."
Three shark attacks reported in Florida in less than a week
Despite there being three shark attacks in Florida in less than a week, experts say there's no need for concern. The chances of being bitten are extremely rare and are about 1 in 4 million.
Despite there being three shark attacks in Florida in less than a week, experts say there's no need for concern. The chances of being bitten are extremely rare and are about 1 in 4 million.
Rare shark usually found in freezing Arctic waters spotted in Caribbean coral reef for the first time
A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters recently turned up in a coral reef off the coast of Belize — marking the first time a shark of its kind has been found in the western Caribbean.
A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters recently turned up in a coral reef off the coast of Belize — marking the first time a shark of its kind has been found in the western Caribbean.
Great White shark washes ashore on Long Island
Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.
Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.
2 shark attacks in a week off Long Island amplifies safety concerns
Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.
Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.
Florida teen attacked by shark takes first steps after having leg amputated, family says
A Florida teenager who fought off a shark that attacked her in Taylor County had to have her leg amputated in the days that followed. On Thursday, Addison Bethea, 17, took her first steps since the procedure.
A Florida teenager who fought off a shark that attacked her in Taylor County had to have her leg amputated in the days that followed. On Thursday, Addison Bethea, 17, took her first steps since the procedure.
Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
The hospital says the girl's injuries to her leg were so extensive that she needs to have it amputated following a devastating shark attack.
Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
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.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Proof of megalodon extinction is in their teeth, scientists say
The megalodon is considered to be one of the largest predators that have ever lived. So why did it go extinct?
The megalodon is considered to be one of the largest predators that have ever lived. So why did it go extinct?
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.
"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.
Deputies warn swimmers of sharks off Pasco County coast
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is warning swimmers to be aware of sharks after its aviation unit captured video of the fish near Anclote Island on Thursday.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is warning swimmers to be aware of sharks after its aviation unit captured video of the fish near Anclote Island on Thursday.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
Snowbird shark: 11-foot great white pings off South Florida coast
An 11-foot, 807-pound great white shark named Sable has decided to come south for the winter. She is pinging along Florida's coast and is expected to swim into the Gulf of Mexico soon.
An 11-foot, 807-pound great white shark named Sable has decided to come south for the winter. She is pinging along Florida's coast and is expected to swim into the Gulf of Mexico soon.
Shark attack leaves California surfer dead on Christmas Eve
A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.
A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.
Sharks and manatees mingle at TECO power plant discharge canal in Apollo Beach
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.