It was a whale of a fail. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water park: A Chinese aquarium was ripped by angry fans after its much-hyped giant shark was revealed to be a robot. The “deep”-fake occurred at the Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen, which opened on Oct. 1 … Read more
A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted. Researchers captured the porbeagle shark near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in late October 2020 and attached two tracker tags – one mounted on the shark’s … Read more
Call it a net positive. A British fisherman managed to hook an incredibly rare shark — a tiny Lego creature belonging to a 1990s set reportedly worth a few hundred clams on the resale market. Richard West, 35, reeled in the pint-sized plastic predator 20 miles off of Cornwall’s coast, near probably pirate-free Penzance. The … Read more
A fishing crew recently set a new state record after reeling in a huge bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The Bon Secour Butchers team on “The Orca” vessel caught the 494.5-pound beast at the tournament on Dauphin Island. “A catch like that coming through our weigh station really galvanizes everyone and every entity involved. … Read more
One culture’s culinary trash can be another’s sought-after treasure, but according to the users of one food website, there are plenty of dishes that shouldn’t even make it to the table. Taste Atlas has released its annual list of the 100 worst-rated foods on the planet — and even to a reporter who’s sampled bull testicle … Read more
Long before Hollywood director Steven Spielberg made the great white shark #1 on summertime ocean frolickers’ Most Wanted lists in the thriller “Jaws,” there was the megalodon — the biggest, baddest shark ever, replete with a movie marquee moniker. Cue the suspenseful Jaws theme. Weighing more than 60 tons — the equivalent of almost eight … Read more
This summer, the team behind Mavericks in Montauk is taking over the space that used to be Cyril’s Fish House — and trying to fill a void that has been left since May 2016, when the legendary spot closed. Many longtime locals and regulars still recount the afternoons they spent at Cyril’s Fish House, a … Read more
Owen Prior is an experienced fisherman, but even he was surprised when he reeled in a 12-foot tiger shark at Jacksonville Beach in Florida last weekend. This is definitely one to remember for sure,” Prior, who runs First Coast Surf Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, told FOX 35 Orlando of his personal record catch. “I’ve caught hundreds of sharks up to a … Read more
A monster great white shark that was spotted violently thrashing in the shallows after washing ashore at a popular beach has been euthanized. Lifeguards first spotted the four-meter shark struggling in the water in front of Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club, near the Queensland border on the New South Wales coast, on Monday morning. Local Suzy … Read more
A shark fishing expert landed a monster on a Florida beach Wednesday when he singlehandedly reeled in a 1,200-pound, 12-foot great white shark. Blaine Kenny, who owns Coastal Worldwide, a shark fishing outfitter and fishing tour group in Pensacola, and his business partner, Dylan Wier, set themselves up on Tuesday night at on Navarre Beach, … Read more
A Florida fisherman showcased “balls of steel” after walking a 12-foot great hammerhead shark back into the sea after reeling it in by accident. Footage of the “Jaws”-dropping encounter is currently making waves online. “I reeled it in as fast as I could, de-hooked it in the water and gave it a proper release back … Read more
This is some real clickbait. A diver has revealed how not to become a shark’s dinner, but her advice — and up-close encounter — may have you trembling in your fins. Kayleigh Nicole Grant, who runs Kaimana Ocean Safari in Hawaii, posted a startling video on TikTok, where she goes by @mermaidkayleigh, showing people how … Read more
He’s sealing his final deal. Businessman Mark Cuban announced Monday that he will be leaving the popular ABC show “Shark Tank” after appearing on the show for 13 seasons. “This is our 15th year, and next year, our 16th year, is gonna be my last year,” Cuban, 65, shared on the “All the Smoke” podcast. “So I … Read more
Fish is often hailed as a nutritional heavy hitter — providing a slew of health benefits. As fish is rich in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals, the seafood can make for a healthy choice in an overall balanced diet. Not every type of fish, … Read more
She don’t need no man. A shark in a Chicago zoo has made history — giving birth despite having no contact with any males. The female epaulette shark lives in a habitat of her own at the Brookfield Zoo, located outside Chicago, where she’s lived since 2019. She hasn’t been housed with a male since … Read more
Beach-goers at a popular Sydney, Australia swimming spot have shared the water with a “law-abiding” shark swimming very close to shore. Video shared by the Manly Observer showed the finned friend swimming leisurely through breaking waves as two men — one with a surf rescue board — paddle casually right next to the beast. One swimmer was … Read more
Something fishy might be happening on Mars. NASA’s Perseverance rover captured an image on the Red Planet of two boulders that resemble, respectively, a shark fin and a crab claw. The car-sized robot arrived on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021, and has been exploring the Jezero Crater, looking for any sign that life on Mars … Read more
Despite never laying eyes on her attacker, a Florida teen recalls the “feeling” of the grisly beast that claimed her right leg. At 17, Addison Bethea was suddenly attacked by what she believes was a 10-foot bull shark while scalloping off the coast of Florida near Keaton Beach one year ago. She was unexpectedly dragged … Read more
Something seems fishy. A salmon shark baffled locals when it was found this week on the banks of the Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho — but authorities say it’s likely a prank. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) said calls and e-mails came “pouring in” about a shark that had washed ashore. The … Read more
If you swim with sharks, don’t expect a dip in the kiddy pool. Therein lies a lesson learned by some entrepreneurs who emerged from “Shark Tank” dispirited, broken and not only “dead” to the likes of Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary (whose standard send-off is, “You’re dead to me”) but deep-sixed in a business sense as … Read more