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American swimmer wins silver in Paralympics 1 year after losing leg in shark attack
Ali Truwit's leg was amputated on her 23rd birthday as a result of the attack.
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Athlete went from losing her leg from shark attack to the Paralympics
Ali Truwit is making history by competing in the para swimming in the 2024 Paris games just one year after she lost her leg.
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15-year-old American loses her leg in Belize shark attack
An American teenager has lost a leg to a shark attack while vacationing in Central America.
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Shark caught on camera near popular East Coast beach
A shark was seen swimming dangerously close to shore in Cape May Point, New Jersey, sending beachgoers running for the sand.
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Swimmer bit by shark at Burkes Beach on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina
A swimmer is recovering after a shark bit him on the foot while wading chest-deep. He was able to get himself out of the water, but needed nine stitches to close the wounds.
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Tiger shark swims within meters of paddleboarder
Drone footage captured the moment a woman paddleboarding off the coast of Australia found herself within meters of a tiger shark, with the predator casually minding its own business.
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New report shows spike in baby sharks along Gulf
Professor Philip Matich and a team of marine ecologists at Texas A&M said the world is seeing a baby shark boom, particularly among bull sharks, in states like Texas and Alabama.
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14-year-old bitten by shark in Florida, the fourth incident in a month
A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a shark Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, local authorities said.
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14-year-old boy bitten by shark while at junior lifeguard camp
A 14-year-old boy was bitten on the leg by a shark while at a junior lifeguard camp in Florida.
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14-year-old injured in another shark attack in Volusia County, Florida
A 14-year-old boy was bitten on the leg by a 5-foot blacktip shark at Ponce Inlet while attending junior lifeguard camp. This is the third reported shark attack in the county in less than a week.
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Several injured in shark attacks over July 4th weekend
A series of shark attacks over the holiday weekend have left wildlife officials on alert across the country.
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Wildlife experts issue warning after recent shark attacks along beaches
After multiple shark attacks and sightings, the U.S. Coast Guard is warning people to stay out of the water off of Texas' South Padre Island.
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Shark attacks man in Texas
New concerns over recent shark sightings and attacks across the nation, including a shark attack in Texas and multiple great white sharks spotted off the coast Cape Cod.
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Shark believed to have injured 4 people in waters off Gulf Coast on Fourth of July
The same shark is believed to have injured four people in waters off South Padre Island on July 4.
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4 shark bite incidents in South Padre Island, Texas
Officials believe that the same shark was responsible for all the incidents, one of which sent the victim to the hospital.
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'Swimming for my life': Shark attack victim reflects
After losing a leg in a brutal shark attack last year, a former Yale swim team member is bouncing back, now competing with Team USA in this summer’s Paralympics. ABC News’ Danny New reports.
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Another shark attack victim hospitalized off Florida's Atlantic coast
A boater is recovering this morning after being bitten, which is the fourth attack in Florida this month.
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Shark attacks man while he's fishing in Florida
A man was fishing in Florida when a shark attacked him, severely injuring his arm, officials said.
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20-year-old tourist injured in potential shark attack in Hawaii
Hawaii Island police said they're investigating a possible shark attack that injured a 20-year-old man visiting the island from Romania.
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Shark attack victim Tamayo Perry remembered by widow and friend
The widow and close friend of Tamayo Perry, a renowned surfer and actor, shared their memories and reflections following his death in a shark attack off the Hawaii coast.
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Widow of surfer killed in Hawaii shark attack speaks out
ABC News' Matt Rivers sits down with the wife and close friend of Tamayo Perry, just days after he was killed in his native Hawaii after being bitten by a shark off the waters of Oahu.
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14-year-old shark attack survivor speaks out
The teen was bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach.
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Shark bites 14-year-old boy on leg: Police
A 14-year-old boy is recovering after a shark bit him on the leg at a North Carolina beach, authorities said.
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14-year-old boy bitten by shark in NC
Blayne Brown, who was attacked at North Topsail Beach, is recovering from leg and ankle injuries.
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World-renowned surfer killed in shark attack in Hawaii: Officials
Tamayo Perry, 49, also known for his appearances in "Hawaii Five-0" and "The Bridge," was attacked in the waters by a shark near Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii.
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Surfer who appeared in 'Blue Crush' killed in shark attack, officials say
Tamayo Perry, 49, was attacked in the water off Goat Island midday on Sunday, the Honolulu Emergency Services Department said in a statement.
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Popular surfer Tamayo Perry killed by shark in Hawaii
Officials say professional surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry was killed in a shark attack off the coast of Oahu. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
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Multiple shark attacks reported in Florida just miles apart
Three victims are recovering after each of them was bitten by a shark while in the Florida panhandle. The two incidents happened 4 miles and 90 minutes apart.
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Florida beach hotspot closed after multiple shark attacks
The decision follows three shark-related injuries in Gulf Coast waters.
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Shark attacks close Florida beaches
Florida shutdown beaches this weekend after multiple people were seriously injured in a string of shark attacks.
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19-year-old speaks out after surviving shark attack in Texas
Damiana Humphrey, 19, said she punched the shark until she was free.
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3 swimmers attacked by sharks off Florida Panhandle
Three swimmers, including two teens, were attacked by sharks in two separate incidents while they were at beaches in Walton County, Florida, the authorities said.
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25-year-old woman attacked by shark in Hawaii
The woman, attacked on Oahu's North Shore, is in serious condition. Attacks have also been reported along part of the Florida Gulf Coast.
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19-year-old speaks out following shark attack in Texas
The quick-thinking teenager was able to fight off a shark in the waters off Galveston, Texas.
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Shark attack prompts closure of Del Mar beaches in San Diego
The incident occurred Sunday morning when a shark bit a 46-year-old man on a weekly group swim. Del Mar city officials say a water closure will remain in effect until Tuesday morning.
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Man attacked by shark off coast of California
A 46-year-old man was bitten by a shark off the coast of Del Mar, sustaining injuries to his torso, left arm and hand on Sunday morning.
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How officials plan to keep swimmers safe from sharks during beach season
As the summer season heats up, lifeguards are on high alert as experts expect to see a rise in shark sightings from coast-to-coast.
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Florida fisherman details shark attack
Marlin Wakeman, 24, was on a fishing trip in the Southern Bahamas last month when he fell into the waters in Clarence Town’s Flying Fish Marina, which are infested with dozens of sharks.
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7-foot shark bites 24-year-old who fell into water in the Bahamas
Marlin Wakeman addressed reporters Thursday at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he was treated for his shark bite.
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How researchers are experimenting with curbing human-shark interactions
Shark conservation efforts in the last two decades have been so successful that researchers are testing ways to mitigate human-shark conflict as populations rise.
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11-year-old possibly bitten by a shark in Honolulu
Officials said the girl was close to shore when the bite occurred.
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10 killed in unprovoked shark attacks worldwide in 2023, report finds
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File also found that the U.S. had the most unprovoked shark bites last year.
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This state saw the most unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, study shows
Ten people died from unprovoked shark attacks globally in 2023, a slight uptick over the five-year average, according to a Florida-based database.
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10-year-old Maryland boy returns home after shark attack in Bahamas
The boy, who was bitten by a shark during an incident at the Atlantis Resort, underwent surgery in the Bahamas before he was airlifted to a hospital in his home state.
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Bahamas shark experience temporarily closes after 10-year-old boy bitten by shark
A 10-year-old boy from the United States is in stable condition after he was bitten by a shark at a resort in the Bahamas, police said.
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10-year-old shark victim expected to be airlifted to Maryland
The boy, who was attacked by the shark while in the Bahamas, is listed in serious but stable condition.
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10-year-old Maryland boy bitten by shark in Bahamas
The child is in stable condition after being bitten while at the popular Atlantis resort.
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Boy recovering after shark attack in Bahamas
Authorities say the boy was bitten on the right leg while taking part in a "shark tank" exhibition at a resort on Paradise Island.
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Authorities investigate possible deadly shark attack in Hawaii
A surfer was badly bitten near a popular beach off Maui.
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10 months ago
New details on surfer killed by shark in Hawaii
Jason Carter was bitten by a shark at a popular Maui surfing spot and was rushed to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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