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Shark and stingray face off in shallow Florida waters in viral video
According to the San Diego Surf School, the best way to avoid being stung by a stingray is to do the “stingray shuffle.” This means shuffling your feet in the sand instead of taking big steps alerts stingrays to your presence. This gives them time to swim away before you accidentally step on them.
Violent Fight Between Shark and Stingray Near Florida Shore Caught on Camera by Beachgoers
"It happened really fast, and next thing I know my friends on shore are yelling for us to get out," one bystander told PEOPLE
Massive shark visits beach in Florida
Crowds gathered at a safe distance in Panama City Beach in Florida to observe what witnesses believed to be a hammerhead shark in the water on July 31. The shark was eating an eagle ray, beachgoers were shocked at the animal's size.
VIDEO: Shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach, Florida
A shark and stingray were caught on video battling in shallow waters just off Panama City Beach, Florida. Marine experts say shark-stingray interactions are relatively common due to their shared habitats.
See a shark and stingray battle near Florida shore as beachgoers gaze close by
An explorer has pulled back the curtain on the once-illustrious Orlando Sun Resort, which has been left to crumble and rot since 2012. The proposals are still a long way from being realized. The Infantry Squad Vehicle is basically a stretched-out, stripped-down all-terrain vehicle with and seating for up to nine soldiers.
'I didn't see it': Surfer bitten by shark in second attack at Florida beach this month
An 18-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark in Florida, marking the second attack at the same beach this month.
‘Florida’s Death Beach’ and more Shark Week, how to watch for free
"Florida's Death Beach" is airing as part of Shark Week's Friday lineup. Here's everything you need to know to watch for free.
Shark Vs. Stingray Battle Caught on Camera by Beachgoers
A fight between a hammerhead shark and a stingray in the shallow waters off Florida’s Panama City beach was caught on camera by shocked beachgoers before the stingray emerged with a massive chunk missing from its pectoral fin.
Watch: Stingray escapes shark attack in dramatic beach video from Florida
WASHINGTON — Beachgoers in Panama City Beach, Florida, got quite a surprise recently when a shark and a stingray were seen going head-to-head just feet from the shore. The dramatic moment was caught on video,
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How many shark attacks in Florida? What to do to reduce chances of being bitten by shark
There were 14 reported bites in Florida, a slight decrease from 16 in 2023, according to the University of Florida's ...
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." ...
Canadian tourist severely injured after shark bite at Florida beach, officials say
A Canadian tourist was seriously injured and hospitalized in south Florida after a shark attack, according to officials.
Shark bite at South Florida beach leaves man hospitalized with serious injury
A man was hospitalized after he was bitten by a shark in Hollywood on Tuesday afternoon, Hollywood Fire Rescue said.
Shark Week 2025 TV fest airs as shark bites and 'Alligator Alcatraz,' scare Florida
Hollywood celebrated 50th anniversary of 'Jaws,' which instilled terror in the public about sharks, especially in beach-going Florida.
Sharks have become an ‘overwhelming problem' in the Gulf, Florida anglers say
Shark depredation is a major issue facing Gulf coast anglers fishing near and offshore. It's been making waves on social ...
Study finds mysterious DNA split in great white sharks defies current explanations
White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) almost went bottom-up during the last ice age, when sea levels were much lower than they are today and sharks had to get by with less space. The most recent cold ...
Boy, 13, who lost leg in shark attack shares miraculous story of survival: ‘The Lord gave me the strength’
Jameson Reeder Jr. survived a vicious bull shark attack in the Florida Keys that took part of his right leg, and he is now sharing his survival story.