Ocean Predator Watch

Australian researchers have unlocked detailed shark biographies by analyzing vertebrae with lasers and X-rays, revealing environmental histories...

A 38-year-old man was fatally attacked by a 13-foot great white shark at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island around 9:55 a.m. on Saturday.

• Incident...

Behind-the-scenes footage from OCEARCH's early white shark expeditions captures the crew refining pioneering tagging techniques amid intense field...

Marine Protection Advances

• 🔥 French Polynesia MPA: French Polynesia announced a marine protected area covering nearly its entire...

A great white shark chased a California surfer for a full mile, with his friend capturing the relentless pursuit on video. The dramatic real-time footage highlights serious safety risks for surfers in known great white hotspots along the coast.

• Shallow-water danger: Most attacks hit close to shore during routine activities like surfing, snorkeling, or standing waist-deep.
• Unseen strikes:...

A normal Florida fishing day in Boca Grande quickly flipped when a pop-up storm brought 3-4 ft waves and forced 30 minutes of bilge pumping before...

French Polynesia announced the world's largest marine protected area at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, covering nearly its entire...

Pelagic thresher sharks in the Central Visayan Sea are highly vulnerable, with populations at risk from just a 5.3% annual fishing mortality rate.

An early-season tour off Victoria delivered beyond expectations with a pod of 10 orcas (including babies) and two humpback whales spotted on the same...

The Shark Research and Conservation Program combines satellite and acoustic telemetry to map how sharks use Biscayne Bay habitats, directly informing conservation priorities.

UK families swimming off Cornwall are encountering wild baby sharks, revealing that species like small spotted catsharks and nursehounds thrive along British coasts and turning ordinary beach days into unforgettable wildlife encounters.

El Niño-driven ocean warming since December has advanced great white shark births by two months, increasing juvenile presence in Southern California...

The government now supports relocating two orcas from Loro Parque before the end of June amid continuing welfare concerns.

Dolphin and whale sightings have risen sharply in Cyprus waters, with increased cetacean presence recorded in recent weeks. The trend is prompting heightened marine observation to track these ocean visitors.

Atlantic Shark Institute researchers have tagged the 50th great white shark in Rhode Island waters, marking a key milestone in East Coast predator research and monitoring efforts.

In the cold currents off South Africa and Northern Japan, killer whales have emerged as the new apex predator, dethroning great white sharks that...

Hawaii's Ocean Safety Division coordinated with county officials to close Carlsmith Beach Park and James Kealoha Beach Park for the rest of Friday...

Giant 40-foot basking sharks are expected around UK coasts starting this May, with experts predicting sightings near the Scottish isles.

Marine heat waves are shifting white shark patterns, bringing them to California beaches sooner and sparking more encounters.

• Early arrivals: Baby...