Shark Week floods screens with dramatic bite footage every summer, but the actual numbers tell a completely different story than the one most swimmers fear. Before you avoid the ocean this season, ...

Sharks get a bad rap in most media. On the very rare occasions when a shark attacks a human, even when there are warnings that sharks are in the area, the sharks are at fault and anti-shark campaigns ...

As summer beach season gets underway, shark encounters in U.S. waters are already approaching double digits, raising concerns among some beachgoers while marine experts say the increase is part of a ...

Explainer: A terrifying shark attack on a popular Sydney swimming beach has people asking, are shark attacks getting worse? And what's the reason behind them? Shark attacks are still extremely rare in ...

From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A "Beach closed, shark in water" sign is seen at Coogee beach after a shark attack left a woman in a critical condition. Nadir ...

A shadow appears beneath the surface. At first it is distant, almost harmless. Then it grows closer. A triangular fin cuts through the water, moving steadily in your direction. In that moment, even ...