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Shark scavenging analysis aids the study of human remains

Science News // 6 years ago

Shark scavenging analysis aids the study of human remains

New research into the scavenging behavior of sharks is helping forensic scientists analyze human remains.

Science News // 7 years ago

Shark attacks regressed to the modern mean in 2016

According to the International Shark Attack File, there were 81 unprovoked shark attacks last year -- one less than the average over the last five years.

Shark attacks worldwide reached all-time high in 2015

World News // 8 years ago

Shark attacks worldwide reached all-time high in 2015

Sharks set a record in 2015, with 98 recorded unprovoked attacks on humans, beating the previous record of 88 in 2000.

Great white shark circles father and son's fishing boat in Florida

Odd News // 8 years ago

Great white shark circles father and son's fishing boat in Florida

A Florida man out fishing with his son captured video of what appears to be a 14-foot great white shark circling their boat off the coast of Volusia County.

Science News // 9 years ago

Number of shark attacks expected to rise this summer

Some researchers and shark experts expect the number of shark attacks this summer to exceed last year's total.

Science News // 9 years ago

Great white shark population booming

Scientists say great white shark populations have rebounded dramatically off the coast of the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

Health News // 1 decade ago

72 unprovoked shark attacks worldwide in 2013

In 2013, there 72 unprovoked shark attacks worldwide -- the lowest global total since 2009 when there were 67 attacks, U.S. researchers say.

Science News // 1 decade ago

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U.S. led world in shark attacks in 2012 ... Public to vote on names for Pluto moons ... Dogs may understand human point of view ... Fossil in Serbia suggests human migration ... Science and Technology news from UPI.

Science News // 1 decade ago

U.S. led world in shark attacks in 2012

Shark attacks in the United States in 2012 were the highest since 2000, while worldwide fatalities stayed near average levels, researchers in Florida said.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Shark attack deaths up worldwide

While shark attacks in the United States declined in 2011, worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high, an International Shark Attack File report says.

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There is nothing there that says it isn't a white shark but there is probably not enough to say it is
Fishermen spot suspected great white shark Mar 05, 2011

Not only is it painful, but it presents a difficult circumstance for recovery in the sense that there has to be plastic surgery to close the wound and you have permanent tissue loss
Bite of 'cookiecutter' shark studied Jul 01, 2011

It's basically an analysis of why, where and when in an area that traditionally has had more shark-human interactions than any other stretch of coastline in the world
Most shark attacks, Sunday, new moon Jun 07, 2010