Maui surfer loses part of leg in shark attack, officials say
The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.
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Man attacked by shark twice at the same beach
A surfer in Florida was attacked by a shark at Bathtub Beach near Miami—the same spot where he survived another attack 11 years ago.
Tourist dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands
The German tourist was sailing in a British catamaran in the Atlantic when the shark struck.
Shark attack survivor medals at Paralympics
Just one year ago, U.S. swimmer Ali Truwit lost her leg in a shark attack. She was back in the water just six weeks later, and became a two-time silver medalist at this year's Paralympic Games.
Swimmer goes for gold at Paralympics after losing leg in shark attack
The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
Shark kills 16-year-old high school student in Jamaica
The teen apparently went spearfishing alone, with fishermen finding his body the following day with injuries consistent with a shark attack, police said.
Surfer loses leg in shark attack in Australia
Doctors are rushing to reattach the leg of Australian surfer Kai McKenzie after he was attacked by a shark on Tuesday.
14-year-old bitten by shark during lifeguard training camp in Florida
The 14-year-old boy had been practicing water entries when he landed on a shark, officials said.
North Texas woman recalls horrifying shark attack to CBS News Texas
Celina resident Tabitha Sullivent described how her holiday on South Padre Island turned into a horror movie.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico
Hurricane Beryl has come ashore in Mexico as a Category 2 storm, pelting the Yucatan Peninsula with winds over 110 miles per hour. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from South Padre Island on the Texas Gulf Coast where locals are also reckoning with shark attacks as they prepare for Beryl's potential impact.
What does each beach flag color mean? Your guide to the warning system
Heading to the beach this summer? Check out the beach flag color before going into the waves to help keep safe.
Man critically injured in latest shark attack in Florida
The incident comes after three people – a woman and two teenage girls – were hurt in two separate shark attacks in Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this month
Why and how often do shark attacks happen?
A series of shark attacks has some swimmers second-guessing if they want to hit the beach. Chris Fischer, founder and expedition leader of nonprofit OCEARCH, joins CBS News to explore why these attacks are happening.
Pro surfer Tamayo Perry dies in shark attack
Pro surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a shark attack Sunday off the Hawaiian island of Oahu, authorities said. Perry, who was also a lifeguard and occasional actor, was 49. Tom Griffiths, president and founder of the Aquatic Safety Research Group, joined CBS News to discuss Perry's death and how to stay safe in the water.
"Legendary" surfer Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack in Hawaii
Tamayo Perry, a beloved surfer who appeared in films like "Pirates of the Caribbean," died Sunday after an apparent shark attack.
What does each beach flag color mean?
Headed to the beach? Keep an eye out for flags posted along the sand that will help warn you of any potential dangers, from strong currents to sharks and everything in between. Here's what the different colored flags mean.
Shark attacks in Florida and Hawaii
Two teenagers and a woman were attacked by sharks Friday in separate incidents just a few miles apart along the Florida Panhandle. On the same day, a shark seriously injured a woman off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Shark attacks and seriously injures U.K. tourist in Caribbean
Peter Smith "is aware of what is happening and is able to communicate a little" after the shark attack, his wife. said.
Deadly shark attacks doubled in 2023, global report finds
Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History's shark research program, said that "the fatalities are a bit unnerving this year."
Woman seriously injured in rare shark attack in Sydney Harbor
Neighbors rushed to help the victim, identified by the Sydney Morning Herald as 29-year-old Lauren O'Neill.
10-year-old bitten by shark in Bahamas airlifted back to U.S.
The boy was bitten while participating in an expedition in a shark tank at a local resort, officials said.
U.S. boy airlifted home after Bahamas shark attack
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland was airlifted back to the U.S. Thursday after he was bitten on the leg by a shark at a resort in the Bahamas earlier this week.
Man killed by shark while diving for scallops off Mexican coast
Shark attacks are relatively rare in Mexico but the incident marks at least the third deadly attack in the waters off Mexico in about a month.
Hawaii man surfing off Maui's north shore dies after shark encounter
A local man surfing off Maui's north shore has died after injuries sustained in an encounter with a shark, authorities say.
Man surfing off Maui dies after shark encounter, Hawaii officials say
The 39-year-old man encountered the shark in Maui's Paia Bay Saturday morning and was rushed to shore by Ocean Safety officers.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."
Nation's Report Card shows declining scores for 8th and 12th graders
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
"Brutally savage" Russian strike kills over 20 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted amateur video showing the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian town.
An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.
The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.