Swimmer who vanished at Lovers Point was wearing a shark deterrent. What science says about what they do — and don’t do

Witnesses reported seeing a shark breach just offshore at Lovers Point that morning, where Fox was leading a group of about a ...
USA Today

Great white shark Ripple spotted off Jersey Shore; here is why he's probably not alone

A great white shark named Ripple was detected off the New Jersey coast. The 800-pound shark is being tracked by researchers at OCEARCH via a GPS tag. Ripple's appearance likely signals the start of ...
Los Angeles Times

What to do if you see a shark in the ocean

Friday marks 50 years since the 1975 film “Jaws” from Steven Spielberg introduced audiences to that infamous John Williams movie score — and the fear that they should clearly feel over the great white ...
Staten Island Advance

What to do if you see a shark while swimming: Experts

Multiple shark sightings in New York City have made headlines this holiday weekend, closing NYC beaches over the busy weekend, according to NBC News. Rockaway Beach in Queens, known for drawing big ...
Yahoo

How many shark attacks in Florida? What to do to reduce chances of being bitten by shark

During the summer, the primo spot for a hot and sunny day is the beach. Even with the calm nature of the beach, some might be wary of going too deep into the ocean for fear of getting bitten by a ...
Charlotte Observer

If you want to avoid a shark bite while swimming in NC, an expert says to do this

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. There are many reasons one might avoid getting in the water at the beach, but among the most common is the fear of sharks. One of the ...
AOL

Do sharks lay eggs? Here's how the fish gives birth and what some eggs look like.

Maybe you've seen a "mermaid's purse" while walking on the beach. Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives. For around 455 ...