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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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 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...