Scientists say self-defence bites occur as a response to human threat, like spear fishing or any attempts to grab the shark.

MOLINE, IL — The Jacksonville Sharks have lost two in a row after a fast start to the Indoor Football League season. The ...

MOLINE, IL — The Jacksonville Sharks have lost two in a row after a fast start to the Indoor Football League season. The ...

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Many shark bites are acts of self-defense triggered by human actions like spearfishing or handling. Respecting sharks' space ...

A shark sighting just north of Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad prompted a shark advisory on Friday, officials said.

Though it may be a small percent, learn how some shark bites occur as a self-defense mechanism against human aggression.

Dold, a male great white shark, was tagged by OCEARCH 45 miles off Florida/Georgia coast Feb. 28, 2025. The 11-foot, 2-inch ...

Experts warn that influencer stunts and misleading media headlines may fuel fear and damage shark conservation efforts.

Jaws has managed to traumatize multiple generations of people who are wary about wading into the ocean due to the possibility ...

But researchers have found that - like snakes and spiders - sharks do sometimes bite humans in self-defence. "We show that ...