Massey University researchers captured some dramatic footage of a nearly 15-foot great white shark on a recent research expedition to the Southwest Pacific. Dr Adam Smith and his team of researchers deployed their Baited Remote Underwater Video system off of North Island in New Zealand. A curious white shark decided to try and sneak away with […]
Australia ready to deploy automated shark-detecting drones
Beginning in September, automated drones will patrol the shores of Australia’s sharkiest beaches in an attempt to give surfers and swimmers advanced notice of potentially dangerous sharks entering the area. The project is a joint venture between the University of Technology Sydney’s School of Software and Little Ripper Group, a commercial UAV company, that began in 2016. […]
Woman Attacked By Shark in Florida Keys
A 40-year-old woman was airlifted to the hospital Saturday after being attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys, officials said. Read more: NBC 6 South Florida
Porn star’s alleged shark attack a hoax in poor taste
A viral marketing video for an adult-oriented webcam service which featured an adult film actress reportedly being bitten by a lemon shark off the coast of Florida is being called out as a hoax and the company behind it, CamSoda.com, is facing potential backlash. The promotional video, which featured porn actress Molly Cavalli, has garnered over 15 […]
Volusia County records fourth shark bite of 2017
A beachgoer wading out in shallow water was bitten on the foot by an unidentified shark on Monday, making it the fourth confirmed unprovoked bite in Volusia County this year. According to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, the victim did not require treatment and was released on the scene. Two incidents at New Smyrna […]
British man saves wife after punching shark
British couple Frankie and Dean Gonsalves were on a snorkeling excursion while aboard a cruise ship that was in port near Ascension Island in the South Atlantic over the weekend when an unidentified shark attacked Frankie approximately 30 yards off shore. The shark repeatedly bit Frankie, a British social worker on the calf and foot […]
Florida leads nation in shark attacks for 2016
With 32 confirmed reports of sharks biting a human unprovoked last year, Florida once again led the United States in shark attacks, according to the International Shark Attack File’s annual report. Volusia County, a surfer’s haven located on the Atlantic Ocean coastline of the state, was the site for 15 of those attacks. The ISAF, which […]
Diver fends off aggressive bull shark on Great Barrier Reef
A Queensland spearfisherman was able to catch a harrowing encounter with an extremely aggressive bull shark on camera. Kerry Daniel was surfacing after a dive on the Great Barrier Reef last week when the approximately five foot bull shark charged directly at him. He was able to use his spear gun to fend off the […]
Florida boy bit by shark despite repellent band
A new Christmas gift that was meant to ward off possible shark attacks didn’t work as intended after a Fort Pierce teenager was bit off the east coast of Florida. Zack Davis, 16, was bit on the lower right arm while surfing near the at Avalon Park Beach in North Hutchison Island on Tuesday. “I have a big […]
Cape Town To Employ Drones As Shark Spotters
The City of Cape Town will add camera-mounted drones to its efforts to keep swimmers at two of South Africa’s busiest beaches, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg. The remotely-operated drones will provide a live video feed of the water below which is used by shark-spotters, who can then warn swimmers about possible sightings. The drones, which will be put […]
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