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A shark attack is an attack on a human by a shark. Every year, around 80 unprovoked attacks are reported worldwide. Despite their rarity, many people fear shark attacks after occasional serial attacks, such as the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, and horror fiction and films such as the Jaws series.
Shark attacks are still relatively rare occurrences even though humans should be easy prey compared to fast-moving fish and seals. But when they do happen, they can be devastating. So, why do...
Jun 12, 2023 · News World Middle East. Ten foot shark beaten to death after tourist who screamed for ‘papa’ killed in Egypt. Vladimir Popov was relaxing by beach with his father in Egypt when he was dragged...
Jun 8, 2024 · Florida fire officials are still asking beachgoers to exercise caution Sunday after three people were injured Friday in two separate shark attacks within just 90 minutes of each other at...
Jul 7, 2023 · Last year, there were 81 unprovoked shark attacks reported worldwide. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the bloodiest year was 2015, when 111 humans—who did nothing to anger the sharks...
Feb 7, 2024 · In 2023, there were 69 unprovoked shark attacks recorded worldwide where humans did nothing to deliberately initiate the attack — 10 of which were fatal, according to an annual report by...
Jun 9, 2024 · Beachgoers in the Gulf Coast of Florida have been told to be vigilant, after three swimmers were attacked by sharks in two separate attacks. One woman was said to have had part of her arm ...
Jun 3, 2024 · A man who survived being bitten multiple times by a shark while he was swimming at a popular California beach Sunday punched the predator on the nose before quick-thinking fellow swimmers rescued...
Apr 28, 2024 · A coastal town in fear of the sea. Three fatal shark attacks have changed the remote, ocean-loving community of Esperance. BBC World Service. Available for over a year. 28 mins. Shark...
Jun 11, 2024 · The three shark species that can inflict severe injuries are bull sharks, great white sharks and tiger sharks, according to the International Shark Attack File. Most common...
