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Exclusive | California’s top shark tracker has a message for swimmers as great whites multiply: ‘They’re only there for one reason’

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Exclusive | California’s top shark tracker has a message for swimmers as great whites multiply: ‘They’re only there for one reason’

A surge in shark sightings has terrified Southern California beach-goers this summer, but a legendary shark tracker says swimmers can breathe easy. The idea that local beaches are suddenly infested with bloodthirsty man-eating great whites is total “garbage,” according to veteran shark tracer Keith Poe, who has logged more than 33 years tracking one of … Read more

Eating shark has its benefits — but experts warn you should think twice before taking a bite

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Eating shark has its benefits — but experts warn you should think twice before taking a bite

It’s Shark Week — and for all their mystery, power and danger, some shark species are also prized as seafood. Shark is eaten in many parts of the world and is especially popular in Brazil, Iceland, South Korea, Japan, Spain and Portugal. While it’s far less common in the United States due to sustainability and health … Read more

It’s Shark Week—Here’s where you can watch live for free, plus a full schedule

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It’s Shark Week—Here’s where you can watch live for free, plus a full schedule

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Cue the theme from “Jaws,” because it’s Shark Week! The 38th annual Shark Week began yesterday, July 26, but there’s still six whole days of shark-themed programming on the way … Read more

Exclusive | Are NYC swimmers facing more shark attacks than normal this summer? Experts reveal what’s going on

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Exclusive | Are NYC swimmers facing more shark attacks than normal this summer? Experts reveal what’s going on

Is it a sign of the a-jaw-calypse? Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the New York area has seemingly been under siege from a veritable sharknado in 2026 — with a spike in sightings and close encounters of the big fish kind. This month alone, authorities have temporarily … Read more

J.J. Watt joining ‘Shark Tank’ as guest investor for 18th season: ‘Pretty surreal’

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J.J. Watt joining ‘Shark Tank’ as guest investor for 18th season: ‘Pretty surreal’

J.J. Watt accomplished plenty on the football field as a five-time All-Pro. Now, the sack master is trying something different as a shark. Watt, 37, is joining “Shark Tank” for its 18th season as a guest investor in something that is almost a fitting dream come true. J.J. Watt is joining “Shark Tank” for its … Read more

‘Little House on the Prairie’ stars recall bizarre moment the show ‘jumped the shark’

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‘Little House on the Prairie’ stars recall bizarre moment the show ‘jumped the shark’

The “Little House on the Prairie” stars are reminiscing on the western’s most outrages plot lines. The drama, which ran from 1974 to 1983, didn’t always hit the mark over nine seasons. Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder, went on co-star Patrick Labyorteaux’s “The Patrick LabyorSheaux” podcast and called out Season 9, Episode 20, titled, … Read more

Beware of the world’s shark attack hotspots — including one US destination topping the ranks

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Beware of the world’s shark attack hotspots — including one US destination topping the ranks

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into US waters. A recent survey by tide forecasting site Tideschart found that the Home Of The Brave leads the world when it comes to shark attacks, boasting nearly twice as many as runner-up Australia — and over four times as many as third-place holder … Read more

Shark attack has beachgoers in panic as popular Hawaii island goes on high alert

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Shark attack has beachgoers in panic as popular Hawaii island goes on high alert

A popular Hawaiian vacation destination has been closed to the public after a surfer suffered a shark bite earlier this week. The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Nov. 5, when a surfer was bitten by a shark while swimming in Kaua’i island’s Hanalei Bay, the Ocean Safety Bureau (OSB) said in a news release. The surfer, … Read more

Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife speaks out after shark attack: ‘I’m traumatized’

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Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife speaks out after shark attack: ‘I’m traumatized’

Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA star Danilo Gallinari, revealed that she’s still scared after being hospitalized following a recent shark attack in Puerto Rico. “I have to say that I’m traumatized,” Boi said on “Good Morning America” Thursday. “I started crying and screaming, and I was screaming for help in Italian.” Boi … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran has facelifts every 10 years — and gets regular ear filler: Didn’t want to be an ‘invisible lady’

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Exclusive | ‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran has facelifts every 10 years — and gets regular ear filler: Didn’t want to be an ‘invisible lady’

There’s only one question that the outspoken property guru Barbara Corcoran won’t answer. Just how much does she spend on her plastic surgery? “I’m not going to tell you,” she laughed. “I know exactly how much, but I hesitate to say it out loud.” The 76-year-old, who has amassed an estimated fortune of $100 million, … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Shark Week’ and ‘Sharkfest’ execs reveal how sharks took over summer TV – and if there’s a rivalry

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Exclusive | ‘Shark Week’ and ‘Sharkfest’ execs reveal how sharks took over summer TV – and if there’s a rivalry

They take a bite out of summer TV.   Between Discovery’s Shark Week and National Geographic’s SharkFest, for decades, shark-related programming has been the apex predator dominating TV in the hot season. “It is our Super Bowl,” Joseph Schneier, the SVP of Production and Development at Discovery, told The Post. A photo from Discovery’s “Air Jaws The … Read more

Exclusive | Tom Bergeron teases a possible ‘DWTS’ return as he prepares for his wild new shark show

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Exclusive | Tom Bergeron teases a possible ‘DWTS’ return as he prepares for his wild new shark show

Under the sea.   Former “Dancing With the Stars” host Tom Bergeron, 70, hosts a Shark Week special called “Dancing With Sharks.”  “I had two reactions,” Bergeron, 70, exclusively told The Post. Tom Bergeron on “Dancing With Sharks.” tombergeron/Instagram “The first one was, ‘What are you smoking?’ And the second one was ‘Where do I sign?’ … Read more

Long Island’s ‘monster’ shark hunter legend may have inspired ‘Jaws,’ iconic Capt. Quint

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Long Island’s ‘monster’ shark hunter legend may have inspired ‘Jaws,’ iconic Capt. Quint

Sometimes they get it right, sometimes they wouldn’t get it right. The Steven Spielberg classic “Jaws” takes place in a fictional small town in New England — but Long Islanders claim the blockbuster movie and novel that inspired it owes a hat tip to a late local legend. “Monster” hunter fisherman Frank Mundus — a … Read more

Mark Cuban eyeing new sports investing venture after ‘Shark Tank’ exit

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Mark Cuban eyeing new sports investing venture after ‘Shark Tank’ exit

Mark Cuban’s post-“Shark Tank” plans appear to be taking shape. As the Dallas Mavericks minority owner wraps his 14-year run on the popular ABC program Friday, a new report says he’s teaming up with sports insiders to invest in major American sports clubs. Cuban is a part of a group of professional sports team insiders … Read more

How influencers are the reason for rise in shark attacks — experts shocked that they have to issue warning

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How influencers are the reason for rise in shark attacks — experts shocked that they have to issue warning

Jaws and effect. Just when you thought it was safe to Go-Pro back in the water: French scientists have attributed the spike in shark attacks to selfie-taking influencers encouraging tourists to pet the toothy predators, per a “Jaws”-dropping study in the journal Frontiers in Conservation. Contrary to sharks’ portrayal as mindless killing machines in movies, … Read more

Bride catches shark while taking wedding photos at beach in unforgettable moment

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Bride catches shark while taking wedding photos at beach in unforgettable moment

So much for your predictable tale of vows and roses.  Turns out, the real catch of the day wasn’t waiting for bride Miccala Toms at the altar but lurking beneath the waves with a toothy grin. Decked out in her stunning white gown, Toms decided to cast a line for some unique wedding photos Saturday … Read more

Airbnb with huge shark plunging into roof faces closure after official backlash: ‘Come while you can’ 

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Airbnb with huge shark plunging into roof faces closure after official backlash: ‘Come while you can’ 

The owner of a world-famous Airbnb with a 25-foot shark sticking out of the roof has hit out at a local decision to enforce its closure. UK resident Dr. Magnus Hanson-Heine has lost a planning appeal from Oxford Council to ban the use of short-let accommodation for the quirky property known as the Shark House. … Read more

Aquarium’s star whale shark shocks visitors — because it turned out to be a robot

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Aquarium’s star whale shark shocks visitors — because it turned out to be a robot

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

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

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7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

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

Fisherman snags rare shark — from lost Lego set swept out to sea 27 years ago: ‘It’s treasure’

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Fisherman snags rare shark — from lost Lego set swept out to sea 27 years ago: ‘It’s treasure’

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