This is the incredible moment a woman was saved by an unlikely underwater saviour as a shark menacingly swam towards her. Marine biologist Nan Hauser, 69, says she was left in tears after a heroic 50,000-pound humpback whale came to her rescue. Her extraordinary encounter was caught on camera and has now been broadcast as […]
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The weird creatures coming to beaches as Wales becomes ‘more like the Med’
Sightings of unusual and exotic marine species will become more common on Welsh coasts as sea temperatures rise, a marine biologist has said. Over the coming years, warm-water sharks, turtles and jellyfish will visit in greater numbers and for longer periods if current trends continue. Some creatures may pose a greater risk to beachgoers, prompting […]
Experts reveal the real reason great white sharks aren’t kept in aquariums
If you’ve ever visited an aquarium hoping to catch a glimpse of a great white shark, you’ll have gone home disappointed. The enormous marine animals are practically impossible to keep in captivity, and no one has managed the feat for long. That’s not to say nobody has tried – displaying great whites was a trend […]
Horde of 50 sharks filmed tearing humpback whale to shreds in feeding frenzy
They circle beneath the dead humpback and sink teeth into it for a quick bite. Meanwhile, trained marine rangers can be seen approaching the carcass on an inflatable boat. They towed the carcass away before anchoring it so sharks and other marine animals could feast. Senior ranger Daniel Clifton said in a statement: “Where there […]
Jaw-dropping moment gigantic sea monster devours shark in one gulp
Fishing captain, John Brossard, 57, and his crew were trying to reel in a small shark off the coast of Goodland in Florida, US, when the shark was instantly swallowed whole by a sea creature, in a move that stunned the fishermen. The fishing crew noticed three ominous dark shadows lurking underneath the boat for […]
Body parts of Russian man eaten alive found inside shark after capture
The remains of a Russian tourist who was killed by a shark in Egypt have been recovered after the predator was caught and dissected. Vladimir Popov, 23, screamed ‘papa, save me’ as he was mauled to death in front of his dad and other beachgoers off the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. The tiger shark […]
PREDATOR ALERT Are there great white sharks in UK waters?
There are more than 500 species of sharks across the world. Great white sharks are commonly found in the Pacific waters, but what’s the likelihood of one being found in the UK? Are there great white sharks in UK waters? A “great white shark” is thought to have been spotted lurking off the coast of […]
Hungry sharks chomp on dolphin in terrifying attack as feeding frenzy turn sea bloody
Beach-goers were warned to stay away from the water after a group of sharks were spotted pulling bits off a dead dolphin just off a public beach. The shark sighting was at Torrey Pines State beach in San Diego , California in US and was alerted to park officials on Monday (May 29). Video showed […]