Giant seal pod goes on offense against hungry great white shark A seal pod on the coast of South Africa banded together to drive a hungry great white shark away from the shore. Even in nature, it’s good to have friends. Footage from the first episode of “Planet Earth III” shows a pod of seals …
Increasing ocean temperatures are posing new dangers for sharks, according to recent international studies, which uncovered intriguing insights into these incredible predators. Researchers found that not only do large predators make more frequent deep dives than previously thought, but they are also at risk due to the effects of human activities and changes in the …
This article was originally published by Hakai Magazine. Witnessing a great white shark emerge from the ocean, its powerful jaws gripping a shocked seal, provides a glimpse into the pinnacle of predatory ability. However, this perception was challenged in South Africa when killer whales demonstrated that even great white sharks have reasons to fear. Long …
An extraordinary around-the-world journey teetered on the brink of death, either by drowning or at the mercy of sharks. However, the quick deployment of an emergency beacon became the lifeline for three men who were plucked to safety from their battered inflatable catamaran, swarming with sharks. “An emergency beacon absolutely saved their lives,” proclaimed …
The vast ocean is far less desolate with a companion. Astonishingly, scientists have recently uncovered a dynamic duo of great white sharks named Simon and Jekyll. These remarkable creatures have been embarking on a synchronized journey up the coast of North America, covering a distance of over 4,000 miles. “This discovery has the potential to …
The Problem: President Biden’s Response to the Deaths of US Soldiers in the 2021 Kabul Airport Attack. The editorial titled “Biden’s Snub of Gold Star Families” (Aug. 9) published in The Post was astute and on-point. The callous treatment of Gold Star families who lost their sons and daughters in Afghanistan by the Biden administration …
Skydivers at the San Diego Convention Center. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images It’s “Shark Week,” the annual television-programming event on Discovery Channel that showcases the ocean’s apex predators. And there’s a valuable financial lesson that can be learned from the iconic man-eating great white shark featured in the 1975 thriller “Jaws.” Investors often …
The recent surge in shark encounters has sparked concerns among beachgoers. Five shark bites were reported in just two days off Long Island beaches in New York this week. In Florida, the tranquility of a Pensacola beach turned into a rush to safety as swimmers witnessed a shark’s dorsal fin zipping through shallow waters. A …
A comprehensive survey conducted by scientists in nearly 400 coral reefs on Earth has made an alarming discovery: Five shark species that inhabit these reefs have experienced a devastating decline of 60% to 73% over the past 50 years, as reported by the Washington Post. The study, published in Science, revealed that some species were …