Hamilton’s friend and fellow pro surfer Alana Blanchard was 12 when the attack occurred near Tunnels Beach in Kauai, Hawaii.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about the world of biology. Numerous shark species are capable of inflicting mortal harm on humans. Here are ten species that ..

Sharks are magnificent creatures whose lives are still a mystery to us. Some patterns in shark breeding, migration, and feeding have helped researchers better understand the marine predators, but much ...

Whether it's due to their predatory nature or their instinct for self-defense, these wild animals can pose a formidable ...

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While scientists say increasing electronic monitoring of white sharks across South Australia's coastline could help warn ...

The researchers say it is also important to see whether the LED lighting is effective in deterring other shark species known to attack humans, including bull sharks and tiger sharks. Most attacks ...