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.
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.
Great White Sharks: How Many Are There and Why Are They at Risk?
Great whites can grow to lengths of more than 20 feet and weigh up to 4,500 pounds.
Two Shark Attacks Recorded at Myrtle Beach in Just One Day
A South Carolina police officer said one of the swimmers had sustained a "bad bite" to the forearm.
Large Great White Shark Breton Tracked About 40 Miles From Bodie Island
The shark was moving into waters about 40 miles off Virginia, previously pinging off North Carolina's Pamlico Sound and off the coast of South Carolina.
Huge 1,500lb Great White Shark Tracked off Florida Coast
The 13-foot shark, known as "Breton," was previously fitted with a tracking device by marine research organization OCEARCH.
Dead Baby Great White Shark Washes Up On Long Island Beach
Great whites are classified as a "vulnerable" species, having seen a reduction in population worldwide by up to 49 percent over the last 159 years.
Ironbound the Great White Shark Tracked off Nova Scotia Shore
The famous 1,000-pound great white shark has recently pinged off the Canadian coast, at its most northerly location this year so far.
Great White Shark Breton Lurking in Waters Around Florida
Breton, a huge shark, measuring over 13 feet and weighing almost 1,500 pounds, has been swimming around the state recently.
Huge Great White Shark Tracked 3 Miles From North Carolina's Pea Island
Freya, an 11-foot shark weighing 883 pounds, was lurking in the shallows off Pea Island, on the outer banks of the state.
Monster Great White Shark Filmed Off Cape Cod: 'That Thing Is Enormous'
The shark was spotted swimming through the water during a fishing trip in Cape Cod Bay this week, surprising those on board.
Enormous Great White Shark Tracked Just off Florida's Indian River Lagoon
The huge shark, which weighs almost 1,500lbs and measures over 13 feet, pinged on OCEARCH's shark tracker late last night.
Great White Sharks Begin Swarming off Coast of Cape Cod
The great white sharks gather to feast on an abundance of seals in the area.
