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While many fear sharks, they are an important part of our oceans' ecosystem. Marine scientists are studying how the food these predators eat can be seen as a litmus test for the health of the oceans. Elizabeth Cook reports.
While the box office hit "Jaws" sold a lot of tickets, it also instilled extreme fear in people about sharks. Scientists are working hard to change the narrative about the sea creature.
Surfer Darren Kaye said he noticed the spinner shark before the collision, but thought nothing of it until the animal came flying at him.
A shark went airborne and headbutted a Florida surfer, who identified it as a spinner shark. The surfer was relatively unfazed, surfing for another 45 minutes after the incident and writing on Instagram, "Just another day at the inlet!"
A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to receive medical attention after sustaining a shark bite in waters off South Carolina's Hilton Head Island.
A 12-year-old girl was bitten off Hilton Head Island just days after a 9-year-old in Florida nearly lost her hand. Scientists are tracking large sharks off the East Coast as beachgoers head into the season.
Contender, a nearly 14-foot long adult great white male shark, was first tagged by OCEARCH in January 2025.
Anderson Cooper dives unprotected with great white sharks and the South African who's spent more time up close with the ocean's most feared predator than anyone else.
Next Sunday, we begin our 52nd season of "60 Minutes." And we plan to do it with a splash. We’ll voyage off the Atlantic Coast to explore why the ocean's great white sharks have been going to the beach.
Mike Rutzen, a South African who studies the great white shark, makes a practice of swimming with them — unprotected by a cage.
More great white sharks are showing up near coastlines in the North Atlantic Ocean. "60 Minutes" reports on what's bringing them there, Sunday.
Bob Simon traveled to "shark central" at the tip of South Africa, where he got a close-up view of great whites from the vantage of a shark-proof cage.
Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman's longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Trump.
Nate Burleson dives into open waters in Hawaii to swim with Galapagos sharks, challenging his fear and changing his perspective.
Israeli police are scouring coastal waters for a man they fear may have been attacked by a shark in an area that's seen increasing close encounters between sharks and beachgoers.
A body has not been recovered after a surfer was attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia. Police say drone footage that captured the aftermath of the incident.
The number of shark attacks, including deadly bites, dropped substantially worldwide in 2024, according to a new report.
At more than 1,650 pounds, Contender is a "true ocean giant," researchers said.
Paramedics rushed to treat the teenager who was swimming off a beach in Queensland, but say she succumbed to serious injuries to her upper body.
The pup hatched in a tank housing two female sharks who hadn't been around any male sharks in over three years.
Avid angler Jeff Fangman reeled in a nine-and-a-half foot great white shark while fishing off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif. KFMB's Richard Allyn reports.
Breton, who was first tagged in 2020, has previously made trips to Florida around this time of year.
Authorities say there's "been no sign of" a local surfer seen being attacked by a shark off South Australia's coast.
The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a bulging black eyes and a wispy tail.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind the funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said "Israeli raids" hit the only Catholic Church in Gaza, and she condemned attacks on civilians as "unacceptable."
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
Last week's sweeping State Department layoffs gutted some offices unexpectedly and forced staff to scramble, sources told CBS News.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday will consider the nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to serve as a federal circuit judge.
President Trump has decried what he calls the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" and has blamed Democrats and "some stupid Republicans" for doing their work.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
A fire tore through a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing at least 61 people, including women and children, according to officials.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday will consider the nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to serve as a federal circuit judge.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 initially triggered a tsunami warning for the southern Alaska Peninsula. It was later downgraded to an advisory.
Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.
As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Cracked fuel injector in some Ford SUVs may cause leaks inside a vehicle's engine, increasing the risk of a fire, regulators say.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday will consider the nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to serve as a federal circuit judge.
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday and sent it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.
Last week's sweeping State Department layoffs gutted some offices unexpectedly and forced staff to scramble, sources told CBS News.
Friction within the Trump administration has cropped up with the Justice Department team that fights monopolies, sources tell CBS News.
A majority of the people deported by ICE this year were convicted of traffic or immigration offenses, not violent crimes, according to data obtained by CBS News.
President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some experts say.
A federal program credited with helping bring down opioid overdose deaths has stalled due to a delay in receiving its grant money. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and top policy adviser Hannah Anderson.
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
The bear was spotted near the first tee at the Meiji Yasuda Ladies tournament at Sendai Classic Golf Club in northern Japan.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said "Israeli raids" hit the only Catholic Church in Gaza, and she condemned attacks on civilians as "unacceptable."
The woman, identified as Nina Kutina, 40, and her daughters, aged six and four, were found by police during a routine patrol .
A fire tore through a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing at least 61 people, including women and children, according to officials.
A body found early this month in Turks and Caicos has been identified as missing American tourist Brian Tarrence, authorities say.
"Superman" director James Gunn spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the movie's debut, character relationships and how it relates to everyday life.
Emily Ratajkowski talks about how stepping away from Hollywood helped her reclaim creative control.
Rebecca Romijn joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and talk about her role as Lieutenant Una Chin-Riley in the hit Paramount+ series.
Director James Gunn talks about why his new "Superman" film shows the hero as more vulnerable and human, and how themes like kindness, compassion and immigrant identity shaped the story.
Fandango's Erik Davis joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the 2025 Emmy nominations, which were announced on Tuesday. "Severance" was this year's most nominated show, earning 27 nominations.
As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.
Recycling company Redwood Materials is using old electric vehicle batteries to help increase the energy supply for artificial intelligence data centers. Andres Gutierrez reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
A judge in Texas on Wednesday set a new execution date, Oct. 16, for Robert Roberson, the man convicted of violently shaking his 2-year-old daughter to death. Omar Villafranca reports.
California police have arrested a suspect in the double murder of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest from the scene of the crime in Los Angeles.
Police arrested a couple in Southern California for child endangerment after finding 21 children in their home. The police believe the couple was part of a surrogacy scam that involved women from around the country. CBS News Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs, are charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently secure U.S. visas.
An execution date has been set for Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his daughter. He would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for shaken baby syndrome. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Alaska on Wednesday evening triggered tsunami warnings that have since been canceled. The quake could be felt throughout the southern part of the state.
A Tennessee judge is weighing whether to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, once mistakenly deported to El Salvador, as he awaits his human smuggling trial. After arguments in court on Wednesday, the judge said he will not make a decision until next week. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
Tuesday night's exciting Major League Baseball All-Star Game gave fans a glimpse into the future with the use of "robot umpires." The Athletic senior editor Melissa Lockard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the automated ball-strike system and how it performed.
More than six months after deadly wildfires devastated Southern California, Los Angeles County officials are considering implementing a disaster registry to help connect people with disabilities and seniors with emergency responders. Victoria Jump, assistant director at the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Some migrants in the U.S. are relying on apps to tell them where Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents are to avoid arrest. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more details.