PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water?

They swim silently beneath the surface, unseen and unnerving. Sharks have long been a symbol of fear, danger and mystery. Although it is very rare to be bitten by a shark – a 1-in-3.7 million chance – ...

Shark attacks are rare, but hotspots see more activity due to warm waters, surf conditions, and heavy tourism.

A shark hunt is underway off Australia’s east coast after a father was killed in a “freak” attack at a Sydney beach. Mercury Psillakis was mauled by what police said was a large shark at Long Reef ...

California’s beaches are legendary—hundreds of miles of sun, surf, and sand that draw millions of people every year. Along with all the zen vibes and glamor of the West Coast, though, is the ...

Although rare, shark attacks on humans do happen. Particularly in Australia, where there’s been a rash of attacks of late, with the most recent being the tragic death of 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis, ...