‘She Could Have Killed Me’: Scientist Survives Shark Bite to His Head

“My whole head was inside of her mouth,” Mauricio Hoyos, a marine scientist from Mexico, said from a hospital in Costa Rica.

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Large Shark Kills Surfer Near Sydney, Police Say

The authorities in Australia closed beaches in the northern Sydney suburbs after the attack.

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Bite Club: The Fraternity That Awaits You After a Shark Attack

Very few people know what it’s like to recover, physically and emotionally, from a shark bite. But some of the ones who do are ready to help.

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As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.

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Don’t Let Shark Panic Spoil Your Fourth of July

Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, experts say.

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Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Scientists Say

The woman had minor cuts to her left foot and leg after being bitten on Wednesday. She was transported to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, officials said.

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‘Jaws’ at 50: Scientists Are Still Studying the Mysteries of Sharks

The film’s release in 1975 haunted the reputation of sharks worldwide. But a generation of scientists helped to turn the tide.

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Florida Fisherman Charged in Shark Stabbing

A video showing a charter fisherman attacking the shark included the caption “bud broke my rod.” The man was charged with animal cruelty.

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A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time

Researchers in New Zealand have recorded what they believe is the first instance of a shark actively making noise.

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Video Shows an Octopus Riding a Mako Shark Near New Zealand

Researchers in New Zealand saw a colorful blob on top of a shark’s head. When they looked closer, they realized it had eight arms.

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