Though shark attacks are rare, and even more rarely lethal, they aren't unheard of. A dog had a close encounter with a tiger shark off Australia's west coast, for example. Another surfer in South ...

Following four attacks in 48 hours, one scientist has warned that climate change could be increasing the risk of shark bites.

It’s peak bulking-up season for white sharks in Monterey Bay, and over the past week, two animals previously tagged by scientists passed through the waters near Lovers Point — the same area where ...

Experts have long tried to dispel the notion of sharks as bloodthirsty killers of the sea. In reality, these creatures are more curious, and humans are not part of their natural diet. However, in very ...

Shark sightings near Myrtle Beach rise with warmer water. Learn which species appear, why bites are usually accidental and ...

Sharks have fueled nightmares for decades, but most of what people think they know about these creatures is shaped by blockbuster movies and exaggerated news reports. The truth is, that shark attacks ...