Sharks are among the fiercest and most feared animals in the ocean. Their sharp teeth, large size and fast movement make them frightening creatures. We all see in movies and the news how these ocean giants can tear anyone’s flesh. But sharks are not just about that. This is the reason why Shark Week has been featured by Discovery Channel - in order for people, adults and kids a … [Read more...]
Close Encounter With A Tiger Shark
Michelle Adamson swam within three metres of a tiger shark and lived to tell the tale. The Telina resident encountered the deadly animal while snorkelling with husband Mark off Heron Island at the weekend. The shark did not attack her, and Ms Adamson said she only became aware of how close she was to the shark once she was out of the water. “There were people yelling at us t … [Read more...]
Paua Divers Fear Shark Tour’s Impact
A group of Southern Paua divers is concerned its members' lives are being endangered by a shark tourism operation in Foveaux Strait. The divers are worried the Great White Southern Dive Company operation will encourage shark attacks and endanger divers. The company runs caged diving trips to view sharks. They claim the company drops minced tuna into the sea to attract the … [Read more...]
Avoca Beach Shark Attack
A Central Coast man is in the hospital after being attacked by a shark at Avoca Beach earlier today. The man was bitten by the shark while swimming with his granddaughter close to the shore of the patrolled surf beach. The Copacabana resident fought off the shark by kicking his leg in and out of the water. He was taken to Gosford Hospital with deep cuts to his lower … [Read more...]
Young Lifeguard Vanishes in Shark Attack
A young lifeguard disappeared in a "pool of blood" in the fourth shark attack at a South African beach in two years. Witnesses said the 22-year-old waved his hands frantically in the air before being dragged under by a shark after paddling on a surf board off the coast of Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape. John Costello at the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI ) said the … [Read more...]
Yao Ming Says “No” To Shark Fin Soup
NBA star and Shanghai Sharks owner Yao Ming urged China on Friday to say no to shark fin soup to stop the overfishing of some species amid growing demand for the delicacy. The Houston Rockets centre who recently bought his hometown's professional team, unveiled a television commercial aimed at wealthy Chinese which urges them to stop ordering shark fin soup. "We have species … [Read more...]
Tiger Shark Mortally Wounds Rescued Dolphin
CLEARWATER — Blood was pooling in the water off Stephen McCulloch's boat Tuesday morning. He kept his phone call about the injured dolphin brief. "We've witnessed a tiger shark attack on Dunham. He's mortally wounded," said McCulloch, a Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution director. "There may be a possibility we need to euthanize him." About 400 miles away, Kevin W … [Read more...]
Malibu Great White Shark Video Footage
From Surfline, video courtesy of Oglevision.com. Thursday, July 23rd saw the beginnings of a pumping south swell -- and a white shark spotted about 300 yards off Malibu. This is on the heels of many sightings at both San O and Sunset Beach in LA. Says shark expert Ralph Collier: "Although it would appear that there is an increase in the number of shark encounters, this … [Read more...]
Great White Shark Caught off La Jolla by Fly Fisherman
By Kelly Burgess, Los Angeles Times 'Outposts' A great white shark about 6 feet long and 150 pounds was caught by a fly fisherman off La Jolla last week. It's believed to be the first great white taken off the California coast using a fly rod and reel. Jeff Patterson, director of sales for reel manufacturer Abel Automatics, was testing company products about five miles … [Read more...]
Reader Alert: Sunset Beach Shark Breach
Fear Beneath reader Kim Welsh posted an informational alert this morning that we thought we'd share... "I saw a shark breach southwest of the point at Sunset this morning around 650am The shark came completely out of the water and turned on its back so I coudl see its white bellly and dark gray back, The shark appeared to be about 5-6 feet in length. This is my 2nd … [Read more...]