A massive ocean predator, famed for size, speed and apex risks.
Meteorological agencies and the UN have reported a very strong El Niño that has continued to intensify in August 2026. Forecasts show record-warm Pacific sea-surface temperatures, rising global heat and an elevated risk of droughts, floods and food insecurity that will push tens of millions more people into acute hunger this year and next.
Massachusetts fishermen released a juvenile tiger shark after catching it at a Falmouth beach. The five-foot shark, common in warmer southern waters, appears off New England amid rising ocean temperatures, indicating shifts in marine ecosystems.
Dolphins off Australia’s east coast are using empty shells to trap prey, a behavior called shelling. The approach has been observed in Hervey Bay and Queensland’s Great Sandy Marine Park, with footage suggesting maternal transmission. Researchers say this adds to evidence of tool use in dolphins and may illuminate how humans evolved tool use.
Survivors of shark attacks in Sydney and Key West have undergone surgeries and face lengthy recoveries. Fundraising efforts have supported rehabilitation, while authorities warn beachgoers as investigations continue. New updates highlight ongoing medical treatment and a swift response from responders.
Researchers have been tagging great white sharks off Long Island to study nursery habitats and migratory patterns. The effort shows tropical species moving north as waters warm, with drones and acoustic tags tracking movements across the coast.