Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare
Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in the age-old summer question of whether it's safe to go in the water.
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Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in the age-old summer question of whether it's safe to go in the water.
The most recent shark attack happened on Friday night around 8 p.m. when a 35-year-old man was reported bitten in the foot while fishing on a dock in Summerland Cave.
According to authorities, the shark had reportedly made its way out of the water and onto the dock when it bit the angler.
Officials say a man was hospitalized after being attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys.
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The dog paddled after the 12-foot shark which thrashed as they circled each other
The dog jumped off a dock and went after the shark.
A Coast Guard boat crew saw two of the people fending off sharks, and both of them had injured hands.
His family believes a bull shark bit the 10-year-old while he was snorkeling along a shallow reef
Sharks didn't avoid urban areas and that could impact their health
Sharks didn't avoid urban areas and that could impact their health.
Nicole Lauren reports researchers were surprised by the results since land predators typically avoid urban areas.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with law enforcement, is investigating a reported senior prank gone too far when a dead shark was found hanging in an outdoor hallway at a high school near Jacksonville.
A 2,000-pound, 15-foot great white shark was tracked to South Florida waters.
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A Florida man who dragged a shark on a rope behind a high-speed boat in a 2017 viral video was sentenced to 10 days in jail under a plea deal.
A woman swimming off the shoreline of Panama City Beach got a bit too close for comfort to a pretty big shark and someone in a nearby hotel captured the close encounter on video.
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A Denver Broncos player is under investigation after he hauled in a hammerhead shark while fishing off South Florida.
A California man fought off a hammerhead shark while kayaking in Santa Barbara and the 15-minute ordeal was captured on video.
As state investigators seek more evidence from the public about a growing number of videos that showcase abuse of sharks, legislation may be filed that seeks to better define state wildlife laws.
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