Sharks

Dozens of Australian east coast beaches closed after four shark attacks in two days

"If you're thinking about going for a swim, think of going to a local pool because at this stage, we're advising that beaches are unsafe," said Steven Pearce, executive chief of Surf Life Saving NSW.

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A lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026.
Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, Neptune Islands, South Australia, Indian Ocean.

Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Meditteranean

The Mediterranean white shark population is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

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Whale shark swimming. (illustration)

Haifa beaches to reopen Saturday after sightings of rare whale shark

At adulthood, the species can reach 12–14 metres and weigh more than 20 tonnes, making it the largest fish on Earth.

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Canadian tourist loses both hands in Turks and Caicos shark attack. Illustration.

Shark sighting forces all Bat Yam beaches to close to the public

Beachgoers were evacuated from the beaches out of caution.

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Earth Day: Why do sharks visit Israel's Hadera stream?

Dusky and Sandbar sharks visit Israel every winter, for a reason scientists are still trying to figure out.

APRIL 22, 2019ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Children watch sharks swim above them in a glass tunnel at the Sydney Aquarium, Australia, September 29, 2015. Shark experts from around the world are meeting at a summit in Sydney today to discuss the best technologies available to stop shark attacks after a numerous attacks and sightings this year

Rare dusky shark spotted near Netanya

The dusky shark spotted near Netanya was around 10 feet long and believed to weigh around 400 pounds.

APRIL 9, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) at SeaWorld, Queensland

A bit missing

As giganto-shark thrillers go, ‘The Meg’ could be a lot sharperץ

AUGUST 23, 2018ByJUSTIN CHANG / LOS ANGELES TIMES
the meg

Sharks are our friends

‘The Meg’ is the latest sharksploitation flick

AUGUST 20, 2018ByHANNAH BROWN
‘THE MEG’ is best when it’s being silly rather than dramatic (August 20, 2018).