Nation Sep 01 50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researcher dispels myths about sharks By William Brangham, Jenna Bloom, Jiaya Echevarria
Science Jun 21 It’s been 50 years since the blockbuster movie ‘Jaws,’ but there’s more to be revealed about shark biology A shark expert, whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie "Jaws," explains some of their unique features and the many discoveries made in the decades after its release. By Gareth J. Fraser, The Conversation
Science Mar 16 Watch 5:56 Conservationists track surge in great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod Environmental efforts to protect sharks in recent years have resulted in a huge increase in the great white shark population off the New England coast. It’s a conservation success story, with potentially unnerving implications for beachgoers. Rhode Island PBS Weekly’s… By David Wright, Barbara Dury and Justin Kenny, Rhode Island PBS Weekly
Jul 15 Watch 0:59 A not-so-great day at the beach for this stranded great white shark In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, beachgoers on Cape Cod in Massachusetts rescued a young, stranded great white shark, dousing the animal with water until officials arrived to guide it back into the ocean. By PBS News Hour
Nation Jul 05 Great white shark attacks swimmer off California coast Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Rick Flores told the Associated Press that the victim was bitten on the upper right side of his body and had suffered puncture wounds. By Elisabeth Ponsot
Jun 22 Great white shark population on the rise after years of decline By Xander Landen Although there are now more great whites swimming in U.S. waters, they are still rarely spotted by humans. There have been only 649 confirmed sightings of the great white between 1800 and 2010. Continue reading