Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law

President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.

• 12H ago

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

Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time

The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.

• Jun 12

Florida man fights off shark

Warning: disturbing video. A Florida man is in critical condition after fighting off a shark in the Panhandle. Cristian Benavides reports.

• Jun 9
• 2:05

Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting

Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.

• Jun 8

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

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

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

What Happened to the Great White Sharks? | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Great white shark carcasses began washing up on beaches in South Africa. Their massive livers were missing. 60 Minutes reports on a marine mystery, Sunday.

• Apr 10
• 0:29

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

Sharks are taking a bigger bite of fishermen's catch in Hawaii

The growing incidents, known as shark depredation, have grown common in Hawaii's coastal waters and other parts of the Pacific.

• Mar 11

In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers

A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.

• Feb 18

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

Australian boy dies days after being bitten by shark in Sydney Harbor

The Sydney shark attack that killed Nico Antic was one of four recorded in the span of two days.

• Jan 24

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

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10,000 shark fins worth over $11M seized in major wildlife trafficking bust

The bust, in the port outside of Peru's capital, Lima, led to the arrest of three men tied to a transnational criminal network involved in illegal fishing and wildlife smuggling, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

• Nov 20, 2025

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

Australian windsurfer recalls moment shark "hit me like a freight train"

Windsurfer Andy McDonald was pulled under by a shark that took a massive bite out of his board, but he's already replaced it, and now he's got a story to tell.

• Nov 12, 2025

Dramatic video shows woman rescuing beached shark in Oregon

It was lucky timing for the shark, which was suffocating in a low tide area near the shoreline.

• Nov 7, 2025

Woman rescues shark on Oregon shore

An Oregon woman jumped to the rescue of a beached salmon shark struggling to breathe. Video provided to the Associated Press shows how Colleen Dunn managed to save the shark's life.

• Nov 7, 2025
• 1:54

Shark attack survivor on inspiring journey

In May 2023, Ali Truwit ran her first marathon and graduated from Yale University. Just days later, while celebrating her graduation in Turks and Caicos, she was bitten by a shark and lost her foot and part of her leg. Truwit has since competed in the Paris summer Paralympic Games, winning two silver medals. She is running her first marathon since the attack. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her recovery journey.

• Oct 30, 2025
• 6:43

Marine biologist seriously injured in shark attack off Costa Rica

Costa Rica's Fire Department said it rescued 48-year-old Mauricio Hoyos from the attack and carried him on a 36-hour journey from Cocos Island.

• Sep 29, 2025

New study on mislabeled shark meat

New research found that shark meat is being sold under misleading labels across the U.S. The study found that 31% of the samples examined were from an endangered or critically endangered species of shark. Savannah Ryburn, one of the authors of that study and a marine ecologist, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Sep 12, 2025
• 3:38

Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds

Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.

• Sep 10, 2025

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