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Florida shark attacks surfer, latched on ‘like a bear trap’ in world’s bite capital
A 40-year-old surfer describes a shark attack at New Smyrna Beach in Florida as feeling "like a bear trap" and "electricity." ...
What everyone gets wrong about the deadliest shark attack in history
The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis is widely known as a shark story—but the truth is much more horrifying.
Wharton Beach fatal shark attack: Coronial inquest into surfer Steven Payne’s death reveals tragic details
The devastating circumstances of a great white shark attack on a surfer who was fatally mauled in front of his girlfriend at ...
Shark bites beach fisherman who dragged thrashing predator back to water after catch
On the same day as the Nantucket incident, a 40-year-old surfer named Matthew Bender of Winter Park, Florida, was attacked by a shark in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Benton suffered a 10-inch bite that ...
Florida surfer recounts shark attack off New Smyrna Beach: "It clamped down like a bear trap"
A surfer was bitten on the arm by a shark at New Smyrna Beach and rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Shark attacks surfer in Florida, victim taken to hospital
The attack took place in water off New Smyrna Beach, a city south of Daytona Beach in northwest Florida popular for its ...
Rising Above: Florida shark attack survivor returns to water with help from amputee mentor
At just 11 years old, Reeder was bitten by a bull shark while snorkeling in the Florida Keys, resulting in the loss of part ...
Inside the science and circumstances behind shark attacks in Florida
A new National Geographic series, "Investigation Shark Attack," takes a closer look at one alarming spate of encounters off the shores of Florida.
‘Investigation Shark Attack’ delivers unprecedented look at the apex predators: Watch free
The brand new limited series "Investigation Shark Attack" provides an unprecedented look inside the mind of the infamous apex ...