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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...

Second Shark Attack in Three Days

Sunday, 25th of September, South Australia. A shark attack occured near Kangaroo Island, off South Australias coast. A 25 year-old surfer was bitten on both legs whilst surfing near Kangaroo Island,...

Marine Biology student taken by Shark

Adelaide, Australia. A Marine Biology student researching cuttlefish was attacked by a large shark at 4pm local time. The 20 year old man is missing, presumed dead. The search has...

Test tubes to save Endangered Sharks

3rd of June, 2005. Sydney, Australia. The NSW Primary Industries Minister, the Honourable Ian McDonald, has announced radical plans to ensure the survival of the Grey Nurse Shark. The Grey Nurse...

The Bluewater Classic Results

The Bluewater Classic is held each year in the Northen New South Wales town of Coffs Harbour in Australia. It is a pelgaic-species-only competition and all fish are auctioned...

Whale Shark Protection Forum underway

Whale Shark experts are currently meeting in Perth, Australia. On the agenda: the increased protection required by one of the world's largest fish. Already protected in Australian water's, the...

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