Great White Sharks
Great White Sharks are considered apex predators of the ocean. Found in all major oceans, they are typically found in cooler waters near coastlines. They can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh more than 5,000 pounds. While they have been known to attack humans, they mostly feed on sea lions, seals, and other fish.
Shark tracker shows locations around US in wake of attacks
A 13-foot great white was tracked off the coast of Florida, while two other great whites were tracked near Nova Scotia.
Rare sighting of great white shark off Alabama coast
It is the first time a great white shark has been documented swimming in this particular area, making it a unique finding.
Sharks seen "adapting" to different environments for first time
"Sharks are adapting their movements and routines to suit their local environment, rather than behaving the same way everywhere," researcher Oliver Jewell said.
Baby great white sharks are menacing California beaches
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery relating to great white sharks and where the young spend their time.
Great white shark found decapitated on beach
The shark is thought to have been caught out at sea then brought to shore and decapitated, with its head still remaining missing.
Orca consumes great white sharks in "astonishing" video first
The orca was spotted preying on an 8.2-foot juvenile white shark and was observed carrying its liver in its mouth.
First-ever image of a newborn great white shark revealed
"No one has ever been able to pinpoint where they are born, nor has anyone seen a newborn baby shark alive," filmmaker Carlos Gauna said.
Whale with "bite marks" found alive on beach
"Beachgoers reported seeing splashing and aggressive shark activity prior to the whale washing ashore," the City of Huntington Beach said in a statement.
Surfer killed by 13-ft great white shark, witnesses fear: "He grabbed him"
"He pulled him back down, brought him back up, pulled him back down again," one witness told local media.
Orcas rip apart great white shark in rare attack
An analysis by Australian ecologists found that the great white had injuries similar to other sharks attacked by orcas for their fatty livers.
Great white sharks are moving to more American beaches
Warming oceans due to climate change mean that "areas that were not habitable to the animal now are," marine biologist Yannis P. Papastamatiou told Newsweek.
Cape Cod revealed as one of the largest white shark hotspots in the world
Researchers have found that between 2015 and 2018, around 800 individual sharks gathered in the waters off Cape Cod.
Grandfather escapes 6-foot shark attack after punching it in head
"All of a sudden, something hit me, and hit my leg hard, and I thought, 'What is that?'" the 77-year-old said of the wobbegong shark. "I was very frightened."
Boat captain notices problem with great white shark spotted in U.K.
Some scientists anticipate that the predatory fish may change their migratory patterns and begin swimming off the U.K. coast by next summer.
Body of mutilated seal washes ashore after shark attack
The seal was discovered a day after a local uploaded a video of a shark attacking a sea creature at Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Great white sharks meet humans at California beaches "nearly every day"
The risk of bites was low even though people and sharks were sharing the same spaces, according to a study.
Great white sharks filmed feasting on dolphin over Memorial Day weekend
Footage shows a flurry of shark fins surrounding a dolphin as they tear it apart.
Huge great white shark Ironbound pinged off Georgia coast
Ironbound the great white shark was tagged by marine researchers at OCEARCH in 2019, and has swum over 15,000 miles in the four years since.
Hawaii man wrestles out of shark attack and makes it onto nearby boat
The man's left hand and the back of his left leg were injured before he managed to escape.
Florida family catches great white shark while fishing
In what one child called the "best day ever," the family took around 40 minutes to pull the huge great white shark toward the boat.
Great white shark ironbound tracked just off Florida coast
The massive 12-foot-long great white shark has been swimming southwards since the summer, having pinged in Nova Scotia in October 2022.
Great white shark decapitates man, fishing chief says divers risking lives
The great white shark that killed the man was estimated to measure around 19 feet in length by fishermen.
Great white shark with battle scars and scratches filmed by scientists
"Her presence was awe-inspiring," researcher Riley Elliott said of the 10.5-foot-long great white that was tagged in New Zealand as part of a tracking project.
Great white shark Ironbound tracked just 40 miles from Maryland coast
The adult white shark, which measures more than 12 feet in length and weighs just under 1,200 pounds, "pinged" on November 24.
Hundreds of whales wash up on ill-fated island surrounded by sharks
Up to 250 whales could have been involved in the latest stranding, bringing the total number of beached animals to 500 within just a few days.
Great white sharks gather at site of fatal attack
Though a pair of orca whales are hunting them, a marine biologist told Newsweek, while "predator avoidance is a possibility, we cannot discount other factors."
Great White Sharks vs Hurricanes: What Happens During Huge Storms?
Experts tell Newsweek how sharks react when hurricanes strike—and what one 12-footer was doing off the coast of Nova Scotia as Storm Fiona hit last weekend.
Myrtle Beach Shark Attack Was Watched by Victim's Grandson
Karren Sites was bitten on the arm by a shark at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Scuba Diver Reveals How To Stop Shark Attack in Heart-Stopping Footage
"When dealing with top predators like sharks, we also want to act like a predator," said an expert diver.
Great White Shark with Liver Torn out by Orca Washes up on Beach
Alison Towner who has been studying these killings since they began five years ago shared images of the latest kill on Facebook.
