Great white sharks are returning to California's coastline in record numbers, raising fresh questions about changing ocean ecosystems. Scientists say warming waters, recovering marine life and conservation efforts may all be driving the surge. Here's why researchers believe great whites are making a dramatic comeback.

California's shark invasion: Great Whites return in record numbers

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that Neolithic communities were hunting and consuming sharks as early as 7,000 years ago. The discovery offers rare insight into ancient diets, coastal survival skills, and early human interaction with marine predators.


Ancient humans ate sharks 7000 years ago, detailed evidence of diets of Neolithic communities 

Australia has reported four shark attacks within just 48 hours, prompting authorities to deploy shark surveillance drones across popular beaches. The move aims to monitor shark activity, enhance public safety, and prevent further incidents. Officials are urging beachgoers to remain cautious as investigations continue into the spike in attacks. Watch for the latest updates, safety measures, and expert insights on the situation.

Australia Reports Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours, Drones Deployed

Most shark attacks occur during surfing, but experts suggest preventive measures such as avoiding peak feeding times, staying in groups, and using shark deterrents to reduce encounters and ensure safer ocean experiences.

Most Shark Attacks Associated With People Surfing, What Can Prevent Shark Encounters?

Scientists have recorded for the first time ever an incident where a predatory shark was eaten up by another much larger shark. The shark that itself fell prey was the Porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus).

Shark eats shark: 12-foot pregnant predator gobbled up by a bigger shark

Marine biologists studying 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from waters near Rio de Janeiro discovered high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. Watch in for more details!

Cocaine found in all 13 Brazilian sharpnose shark samples

People were left stunned when a beast-sized shark washed up on a beach in the United Kingdom over the weekend and a forklift was required to haul the shark off the shore.

Enormous 24-foot shark washes up on UK beach, officials use a forklift to remove the beast

'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor Tamayo Perry died at 49 after being attacked by a shark. The actor worked as a safety lifeguard and surfing instructor in Hawaii.

'Pirates of Caribbean' actor killed in Hawaii shark attack, Tamayo Perry dies at 49

Tamayo Perry dies at 49 in shark attack

Australian scientists were stunned after they spotted a giant tiger shark spitting out a spiky land-loving echidna off the country's northeast coast. Researchers from James Cook University revealed Thursday (Jun 6) that they spotted a shark regurgitating the spiny, hedgehog-like creature back in May 2022.

A shark swallowed this brutal animal off Australian coast, then immediately regretted

While fishing for bony fish off the Chilean coast, some fishermen made an unexpected discovery in their gill nets—they had captured a species believed to be lost.

Rare ocean predator missing since 1800s found in Chilean fishers' net

In an "astonishing" attack, seen for the first time, a solitary killer whale or orca was filmed hunting and then killing a great white shark. The scientists called the hunt "unprecedented" and said that it displayed the exceptional predatory skills of killer whales.

In a two-minute hunt, a lone orca kills a great white shark, raising concerns about ecological shift: Video

A shocking yet daring video going viral on social media shows a fisherman single-handedly battling a monstrous great white shark and emerging victorious at a Florida beach in the USA.

US man catches giant 540kg great white shark single-handedly | WATCH

In a “shocking” incident off the coast of the US state of Florida, a silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) regrew a section of its fin a year after suffering a traumatic injury, researchers have found.

In shocking first, shark’s fin regenerates less than a year after being ‘torn by humans’

A man filmed what he thought were his last moments after a shark attacked him at the 1770 Beach in Queensland, Australia. However, Matteo Mariotti survived and uploaded the video of the bloody shark attack on his Instagram handle.

VIDEO | Diver thought shark attack would kill him, so he recorded a video saying goodbye

In a historic moment for marine biology, a pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines last month.

In a first, pregnant megamouth shark spotted on Philippines beach

A horrific shark attack that involved the creature "launch and bite" a surfer before taking him under water and reappearing with lifeless "body in his mouth" has prompted authorities to up vigil at a known shark hotspot in South Australia, said media reports.

Witness describes deadly, horrific 'launch and bite' shark attack 

An incredible video has gone viral on social media which shows a surfer in New South Wales, Australia riding a wave with what appears to be a dead shark on his board.

Australian surfer rides wave with large shark on paddleboard | Video

Sharks seem like the closest you can get to real-life blockbuster monsters. But why we are talking about sharks today because July 14 is celebrated as shark awareness day.

July 14 is celebrated as the 'shark awareness day'

Brazilian authorities announced on Monday (June 19) the seizure of 28.7 metric tonnes of illegally acquired shark fins set to be exported to Asia. This confiscation is deemed the largest of its kind at the source, according to officials, as reported by Reuters.

Brazil's epic bust: Country seizes record-breaking illegal shark fin shipment

Recently, the video of a kayak fisherman's harrowing encounter with a shark has surfaced online. The footage, captured by fisherman Scott Haraguchi's GoPro camera, showed how the giant fish attacked his kayak while he was sitting with his left foot swinging over the side.

WATCH | Fisherman in Hawaii captures dramatic video of harrowing encounter with tiger shark

The 46-year-old man was attacked while surfing Walkers Beach on the Eyre Peninsula. Rescuers arrived around 10:10am, and as of yet, the body has not been recovered.

Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

Experts and conservationists have been advocating for the removal of shark nets permanently from all east coast beaches in Australia. It has been understood that shark nets are more or less ineffective and harmful to other endangered species.

Experts advocate for removing shark nets from Australia’s beaches permanently

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