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What you must always bear in mind when diving with sharks
Sharks are among the most fascinating marine creatures: powerful, elegant—and unfairly feared. For many divers, an encounter with them is the highlight of every diving adventure. However, anyone wanting to dive with sharks should follow some important rules. This article explains what beginners and professionals must always pay attention to in order to make this […]
Shark News
German Scientist Survives Shark Attack While Surfing
German scientist Jens Heller survives a shark attack while surfing in California without injury.
Endangered Sharks Caught in Pacific: Greenpeace Sounds Alarm
Spanish Fishing Vessel Accused of Killing Protected Species Greenpeace has raised the alarm over the industrial fishing of endangered sharks in the Pacific Ocean, claiming it puts marine biodiversity at serious risk. Activists aboard the Rainbow Warrior recently...
Mass extinction: Toxic algal bloom threatens marine ecosystem
A deadly algal bloom is currently causing a dramatic mass die-off of marine life along Australia’s south coast. Particularly affected are regions around the state of South Australia, including popular natural paradises like Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula, and...
Florida Fisherman Charged After Shark Stabbing
Viral Clip Leads to Animal Cruelty Charges A Florida Keys fisherman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him repeatedly stabbing a shark. Zane P. Garrett, 26, of Stock Island, was arrested Thursday by the Florida...
Two Turkish long-distance swimmers attacked by shark in Kaiwi Channel
Yasemin Altıntaş and Murat Öz, two Turkish long-distance swimmers who represent their country in international competitions, were attacked by a shark while attempting to cross the Kaiwi Channel off the coast of Hawaii. A risky start under difficult conditions...
Shark Attack at Port Noarlunga Leaves Swimmer Critically Injured
A man in his 60s is in a critical but stable condition after being bitten by a shark near the jetty at Port Noarlunga, about 40 minutes south of Adelaide.
Dramatic Moments on the Beach in Montego Bay – Jamaica
A beach holiday in Jamaica turned into a nightmare for 26-year-old Rachel Smith from Newham, England.
