American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother

The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.

• Jun 24

Lifeguard helps save woman critically injured in Australia shark attack

Lifeguard Charlie Verco said he was on his paddleboard when he saw the 11-foot shark emerge and attack a swimmer.

• Jun 13

Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

The 35-year-old man was spearfishing with family when he was attacked by a shark on Saturday, police said.

• Jun 6

New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater

The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

• May 26

Sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition identified through DNA

The identification of the remains also resolved a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration.

• May 14

40-ton whale dies amid wave of strandings off Washington state

The animal was a fin whale, the second-largest animal in the world, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association said.

• May 6

Shark attack survivor helps prevent attacks

When she was 15 years old, Lulu Gribbin lost her right leg and left hand in a shark attack. Now, at 17, the teenager is helping to prevent the next attack by fighting to mandate emergency alerts after an unprovoked shark attack. Nicole Valdes reports.

• Apr 28
• 2:34

Video, images show elite forces searching for U.S. ship's missing crew

New video and photos show the search for the five crewmembers who remain missing after a U.S.-flagged ship capsized in the Pacific Ocean.

• Apr 24

60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show

New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.

• Apr 24

Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified

Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.

• Apr 23

The Sharkman | 60 Minutes Archive

Mike Rutzen, famously dubbed "The Sharkman," free dives with sharks without the safety of a cage, using only his camera as a shield. When he took Anderson Cooper out diving in 2010 near Cape Town, South Africa, he told him he'd be safe if he projected confidence. Great whites may be the most feared predators in the sea, but Rutzen said they are not the man-eating killers they're often made out to be.

• Apr 10
• 12:40

Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine

Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.

• Mar 26

Report: 2015 to 2025 was warmest decade on record

Monday marks World Meteorological Day, with a new U.N. report issuing a stark warning about global climate change. New York Times climate reporter Eric Niiler joins CBS News to discuss.

• Mar 23
• 2:45

Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says

A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.

• Mar 5

1,700-pound great white shark spotted off North Carolina coast

Contender, a 1,700-pound adult great white shark, was seen moving north after spending time in Florida waters.

• Feb 12

Rower in 3,000-mile race rescued in the dark of night, hours after capsizing

Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.

• Jan 23

Massive great white shark named Contender pings off Carolinas

Contender, a nearly 14-foot long white shark, has traveled nearly 5,000 miles since he was tagged by the research group OCEARCH.

• Dec 4, 2025

Nathan Florence on surfing career and fears

Surfer Nathan Florence is known for chasing extreme waves and documenting every outing. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the risks of his career, his fears and his desire to highlight the sport.

• Dec 3, 2025
• 4:44

Massive great white shark pings near New Jersey after visiting Canada

Contender, a 14-foot-long adult great white, has traveled over 4,000 miles since being tagged by a research group in January.

• Nov 13, 2025

Heat wave caused key part of Florida coral reef to become "functionally extinct"

A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, researchers said in a new report.

• Oct 23, 2025

Rare jellyfish that can have 70-foot tentacles wash up on Texas beach

Pink meanie jellyfish can look like cotton candy in the water and have a mild sting, said Jace Tunnell of the Harte Research Institute.

• Sep 24, 2025

Wreck of ship that sank nearly a century ago found 200 feet underwater

The ST Seiner set sail from Connecticut in January 1929. The ship was never seen again — until its wreckage was found off Nantucket.

• Sep 17, 2025

Australia to deploy underwater attack drones dubbed "Ghost Sharks"

Australia said Wednesday it will deploy a $1.1 billion fleet of "Ghost Shark" underwater attack drones to bolster its firepower in a threatening regional landscape.

• Sep 11, 2025

Study finds acidic oceans weaken shark teeth

A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science found that in more acidic ocean waters, sharks' teeth were weak, brittle and more prone to breaking. According to the study, the leading cause of rising pH values is human carbon dioxide emissions. Maximilian Baum, one of the study's authors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Aug 28, 2025
• 2:19

Hurricane Erin brings tropical storm conditions to Outer Banks

Hurricane Erin battered North Carolina's Outer Banks with strong winds and waves that flooded part of the main highway and surged under beachfront homes before slowly moving away.

• Aug 21, 2025

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