CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WAVY) – Contender is a 14-foot-long Great White Shark hanging out off the shore of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Ocearch is tracking him as part of a larger conservation effort ...

Summertime in Florida is, for many Floridians, defined by long days at the beach, on the lake or splashing around in one of the state's many natural waterways. But there are dangers that come with ...

There is a 1 in 11.5 million chance of being attacked by a shark. There have been 76 shark bites, two of which have been fatal, on the Treasure Coast. In 2024, a Florida man got bit by a shark for a ...

A wildlife biologist and "Shark Week" host says the ocean's most feared predators must be respected, but family vacationers shouldn't buy into the latest "hysteria" about summer attacks. "This year ...

How to Survive reveals shark survival tactics that actually work, based on expert knowledge and real encounters. Learn how to reduce risk and defend yourself if attacked. These moves improve your odds ...

Shark attacks are rare, with 47 confirmed unprovoked bites globally in 2024. Volusia County, Florida, is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." Following safety guidelines can reduce the risk ...

Shark activity in Florida waters peaks between April and October, coinciding with increased human presence in the water. In 2024, there were 14 recorded shark bites in Florida, representing 30% of ...