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Young boy left brain dead by shark attack dies in hospital

World January 24, 2026 By Brooke Davies

Boy, 12, attacked by a shark is 'brain dead and won't wake up'

World January 21, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Boy in critical condition after being attacked by shark at Sydney beach

World January 18, 2026 By Luke Alsford

Arlene Lillis and Dorsch Beach on US Virgin Islands where she was attacked by a shark.

First picture of grandmother killed in shark attack after arm torn off

US January 10, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Marine biologists have documented the first case of a whale shark surviving with a severe spinal deformity. The finding centers on a 20-foot whale shark first encountered in 2010 at Ewing Bank, a known aggregation site off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico. What makes this case extraordinary is not just the severity of the spinal curvature, but the animal's apparent ability to thrive despite the condition. Although last seen eight years ago, a study published in November 2024 is now offering groundbreaking insights into how a whale shark with severe spinal deformities can survive. Photo released 01/01/2026

Scientists find whale shark thriving despite this rare deformity

World January 1, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Body of female triathlete found after 'shark attack' off beach

US December 29, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Woman, 25, killed by shark while diving instructor boyfriend tried to save her

UK November 28, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Ross Noble on Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters stood next to Rachel Riley

ITV series that left viewers 'questioning their sanity' axed after one season

TV October 19, 2025 By Milo Pope

American actress Denise Cheshire on the set of Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Masterpiece thriller that 'changed cinema forever' is now available to stream

Film October 14, 2025 By Rebecca Sayce

Richard Burrows., 8, victim of a shark attack wearing a blue long sleeve t shirt and smiling.

Miracle recovery for boy, 8, mauled by shark after his sister rescued him

US September 4, 2025 By George Hayes

L-R: American actors Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw on board a boat in a still from the film, 'Jaws,' directed by Steven Spielberg, 1975. (Photo by Universal Studios/Courtesy of Getty Images)

Jaws child star reveals staggering amount he earns 50 years after hit film

Film August 29, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock (5886241at) Jaws (1975) Jaws - 1975 Director: Steven Spielberg Universal USA Scene Still Les Dents de la mer

Jaws child star reveals staggering amount he earns 50 years after hit film

Film August 29, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

Metro's Kristina Beanland on boat a boat in the Ninagloo, after swimming with whale sharks.

Forget the Great Barrier — I had the swim of a lifetime at Australia’s lesser-known reef

Travel August 18, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

A composite image of a still from ITV's Shark" Celebrity Infested Waters! and Ross Noble in a foot cast

ITV star reveals gruesome broken bone was kept secret on shark series

TV July 23, 2025 By Asyia Iftikhar

**ALL ROUND PICTURES & VIDEO FROM SOLARPIX.COM** **UK ONLINE USAGE FEE PER PIC 1st ?40.00,2nd ?20,00 INCLUDING VIDEO GRABS. - NO PRICE CAP** **FULL COPY BY NATALIA PENZA natypenza@gmail.com** -TEL: +34 659 567 821** JOB REF:23190 A/NPZ/SM DATE:22.07.2025 Caption: BATHERS have been ordered out of the sea at a Majorca beach after a woman holidaymaker suffered a bad leg wound at the hands of a mystery creature. Lifeguards hoisted the red flag as they warned tourists over a loudspeaker in English: ?Swimming is forbidden in the area for a shark attack, shark attack. It was unclear this afternoon whether a shark, identified as a possible blue shark or tintorera, had been to blame. The 85-year-old victim, an Italian woman, came out of the sea at the beach in Playa de Palma near the island capital around 11.30am this morning with blood dripping from a wound to her left calf. This pic:Emergency services attend to victim after shark bite *SOLARPIX COPYRIGHT WAVER NOTICE** The above fees are for the suppling these internet/web sourced images & videos only and Solarpix accept no responsibility for any breach of copyright, the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion.**All queries email to alert@solarpix.com or call : +34 609568865

Swimmers flee in terror after woman suffers wound from mystery creature

World July 23, 2025 By Barney Davis

Great white shark with open mouth

7 of the most thrilling TV shows to watch for Shark Week

TV July 22, 2025 By Robert Oliver

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters. Paul De Gelder (Picture: ITV)

‘A shark ate my arm and leg - I wouldn’t change a thing’

TV July 20, 2025 By Adam Miller

Lucy Punch, Dougie Poynter & Helen George in Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters

I’m a TV critic - I was so wrong about Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters

TV July 15, 2025 By Adam Miller

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Plimsoll Productions/Adam Lawrence/Shutterstock (15395044l) Helen George 'SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters' TV Show, Series 1, Episode 1, UK - 14 Jul 2025 SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, is a British ITV tv natural history and factual entertainment programme, which dares a group of ocean-phobic celebrities to confront their greatest fear - sharks. Throughout their adrenaline-fueled, challenge-heavy journey in Bimini, the Bahamas - the shark capital of the world - these A-listers will push past their limits to come nose to nose with nature's 'villains.' Their firsthand experiences will provide a perspective to appreciate sharks' valuable place on the food chain. The celebrities are tasked with diving with a different species of shark, with the breeds getting bigger and more dangerous each time. And also face fear inducing challenges whilst learning first hand the important role sharks play in our oceans.

ITV's new series where celebrities meet sharks leaves viewers 'questioning their sanity

TV July 15, 2025 By Laura Harman

The celebrity cast of the ITV show Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters. The celebrities are standing half-submerged in the ocean while wearing wetsuits

What is Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters? All you need to know

TV July 14, 2025 By Robert Oliver