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Fatal Shark Attacks Spike in 2011

Posted Wed Feb 8, 2012 02:56 PM ET | 0

While 2011 continued the downward trend in shark attacks in the United States, other countries weren't so lucky. Read more

Begging Whale Sharks Raise Concern in Philippines

Posted Sat Jan 7, 2012 08:22 AM ET | 0

Marine biologists argue that feeding the giant fish may ultimately be hurting their survival. Read more

First Hybrid Shark Found

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 08:35 AM ET | 0

The first-ever observed hybrid may be a sign the predators are adapting to climate change. Read more

Great White Shark Seen On North Carolina Coast

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 30, 2011 05:08 PM ET | 0

Friends who went out on a Thanksgiving weekend fishing trip have the ultimate shark story to tell. Read more

Great White Shark Seen On North Carolina Coast

The Shark: A Predator Turned Prey?

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 03:21 PM ET | 0

Despite worldwide efforts to protect many species of shark, practices such as finning could force many to extinction. Read more

Back to the Wild: Ocean Animal Releases Still Problematic

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 15, 2011 09:00 AM ET | 0

The death of a great white shark that was released after captivity highlights the unknowns about ocean animal needs. Read more

Prehistoric Whale Done in By Shark, Frozen in Time

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Nov 7, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

A 40-million-year-old shark and whale encounter is found preserved in stone. Read more

Photos Show Fisherman Catching Great White Shark

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Oct 19, 2011 09:23 AM ET | 0

Great white sharks are protected in South Africa, but photos show how fishermen are still brazenly catching them. Read more

Photos Show Fisherman Catching Great White Shark

Cyclops Shark Appears to Be Legit

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Oct 18, 2011 08:10 AM ET | 0

The "Cyclops shark" that went viral on the Net is a real one-eyed dusky shark fetus, according to scientists. Read more

Mystery Behind Virgin Births Explained

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Oct 14, 2011 02:30 PM ET | 0

An eastern diamond rattlesnake gives birth five years after mating. How does she swing it? Read more

Surfer Stands on Great White Shark Instead of Board

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Oct 14, 2011 09:35 AM ET | 0

A surfer has the ride of his life when he ends up standing on top of a thrashing great white instead of his surf board. Read more

Surfer Stands on Great White Shark Instead of Board

Weekly News Wrap

Posted Fri Sep 30, 2011 02:07 PM ET

We come across some seriously weird, wonderful stuff during the week. Make sure you don't miss them -- read this week's news wrap. Read more

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Jellyfish Stings Force Diana Nyad to Quit

Posted Sun Sep 25, 2011 04:27 PM ET | 0

Stinging pain from man o' war stings drive the veteran swimmer to abandon her Cuba to Florida swim attempt. Read more

Diana Nyad Battles Jellyfish on Cuba to Fla. Swim

Posted Sun Sep 25, 2011 07:30 AM ET | 0

The 62-year-old swimmer faced stinging jellyfish, barracudas and a curious shark during her record swim attempt. Read more

Diver Plans to Attract Sharks in Marathon Swim

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:22 PM ET | 0

Scott Cassell wants to attract sharks during his 30-mile dive from Catalina Island to Los Angeles. Read more

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