Alabama is creating a shark bite alert system similar to an Amber Alert to warn beachgoers when a shark has bitten someone in ...

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Surfer Bethany Hamilton has faced it all — fierce competitions, devastating wipeouts and even the loss of her left arm in a shark attack at just 13 years old — yet continues to ride the waves ...

Scientists are warning that the rising number of shark attacks can be attributed to tourists and influencers eager to capture close-up moments with these powerful predators. These reckless ...

Death by selfie – there’s even a morbid Wikipedia page for it. And when it comes to sharks, and shark attacks, influencers and selfies are being blamed for a rise in numbers. According to a ...

Although rare, shark attacks have been on the rise in recent years - and experts say over-excited tourists could be to blame. Despite their fearsome reputation in popular culture, sharks don't ...

"There's an incredibly negative perception bias towards sharks," said Professor Eric Clua of PSL University, lead author of a new study into shark attacks. "They are responsible for fewer than ten ...

Shark attacks are far more rare – and less deadly – than blood-soaked blockbusters like Jaws would have us believe. Research shows that only 100 or so shark attacks happen every year ...

Just when you thought it was safe to Go-Pro back in the water: French scientists have attributed the spike in shark attacks to selfie-taking influencers encouraging tourists to pet the toothy ...