Jack Casey was approached by New Jersey fishermen to "do something on sharks." What he did changed shark science forever.

The rare shark attack on people helped fuel ... powerful jaws on human flesh and bone. The Jersey Shore was the site of two ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Surfer Bethany Hamilton has faced it all — fierce competitions, devastating wipeouts and even the loss of her left arm in a shark attack at just 13 years old — yet continues to ride the waves ...

Social media influencers encouraging travellers to “stroke” sharks are behind a rise in shark attacks, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Frontiers in ...

Scientists are now suggesting that clout-chasing influencers might be fueling a rise in shark attacks by promoting reckless close encounters. New research shows that trying to turn sharks into ...

Scientists are warning that the rising number of shark attacks can be attributed to tourists and influencers eager to capture close-up moments with these powerful predators. These reckless ...

Death by selfie – there’s even a morbid Wikipedia page for it. And when it comes to sharks, and shark attacks, influencers and selfies are being blamed for a rise in numbers. According to a ...

What is the most famous shark attack in history? The most famous shark attacks in history are the “Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916.” Over a 12-day period, five attacks occurred, resulting in four ...

Welcome to Shark ... and New Jersey this summer. Long Island has been the site of at least five shark attacks this summer alone. Another drone pilot recently captured two great white sharks ...

And despite Hollywood’s killer-shark narrative, researchers say many so-called attacks are just defensive moves. The sharks didn’t sign up to be part of anyone’s viral stunt. According to a ...