Sascha Schulz
Loic Leferme dead at 36
French diver Loic Leferme, former holder of the world record for free diving, has died in training, rescue officials said on Wednesday.
Leferme, 36, was training off Villefranche-sur-Mer, near the...
Gary Hall and sister attacked by Shark in Florida
Florida Keys, USA.
Swimming champion Gary Hall's sister, Bebe, was bitten on the arm by a Black-tip Reefshark while the two were spearfishing in the Florida Keys.
After Gary held off...
Man bitten by Shark while Scuba Diving
Perth, Australia
A scuba diver was bitten on the elbow by a shark believed to be a 3.5m Great White at City Beach, in Perth, Western Australia. The injuries are...
Woman Dies After Shark Attack
Brisban, Australia.
A woman in her early 20s'died at Princess Alexander Hospital earlier this evening after being bitten by a shark.
The attack occured on North Stradbroke Island. The island is...
South African Man Spears Himself
Buffels Bay, South Africa.
In a freak incident a 33yr old man speared himself with his own speargun.
The shaft entered the right side of the chest, shattering the rib, perforating...
Greenpeace fined for Reef Destruction
Philippines, 01-11-2005
Greenpeace has been fined $15,000 after its flagship, the "Rainbow Warrior II" ran aground at Tubbataha Reef Marine Park.
The ship damaged 160 square metres of reef. Greenpeace campaign...
Fishing for Great White Sharks Banned
Australia, 29-10-2005
After a recent Current Affairs show featuring fishermen deliberately targeting juvenile Great White Sharks, the NSW Fisheries Minister, Ian Macdonald, has moved to ban the practice.
The fishermen,...
Great White Indigestion!
Raglan, New Zealand - 21/10/2005
A professional fisherman got the shock of his career when he found a Great White Shark tangled in his nets.
...
World Record Shark Caught
Queensland, Australia.
Thirteen year old Alex Johnston, already a multiple world-record holder, has added another trophy to his bag.
After battling with the giant, 4.1m Tiger shark for two hours, he...
Puzzling Decision on Southern Bluefin Tuna
Australia, 10-10-2005
Concern over the stock levels of Southern Bluefin Tuna continues to escalate after a puzzling decision by the Federal Environment Minister, Ian Campbell.
Mr Campell had received advice that...