'Cocaine sharks' may be eating dumped drugs
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."
Massive hammerhead shark found dead on Satellite Beach
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.
Beachgoers in Satellite Beach were stunned Monday morning to find a massive shark, estimated at 400 pounds, washed up near Seagull Park.
Great white shark sightings climb along East Coast
Great white shark sightings are becoming more frequent along Florida's East Coast. Shark expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, who studies genomics and population impacts of climate change, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Great white shark sightings are becoming more frequent along Florida's East Coast. Shark expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, who studies genomics and population impacts of climate change, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.
Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Florida spearfisherman attacked by shark minutes after reassuring family: 'Sharks won’t do anything to you'
What began as a routine free-diving trip off Florida’s coast ended with a bull shark bite for a veteran spear fisherman—just minutes after reassuring his visiting family not to worry about the famed predators.
What began as a routine free-diving trip off Florida’s coast ended with a bull shark bite for a veteran spear fisherman—just minutes after reassuring his visiting family not to worry about the famed predators.
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
Shark, stingray fight off coast of Florida beach
Florida beachgoers watched as a shark fought with a stingray on Thursday, July 31, right by the shore at Panama City Beach. The moment was captured on video by Chloe Peterson.
Florida beachgoers watched as a shark fought with a stingray on Thursday, July 31, right by the shore at Panama City Beach. The moment was captured on video by Chloe Peterson.
Florida shark bite survivor shares his story
Last year, Florida saw 14 unprovoked shark bites. So far this year, we've seen six. Tonight, we're hearing from a survivor of one of those attacks.
Last year, Florida saw 14 unprovoked shark bites. So far this year, we've seen six. Tonight, we're hearing from a survivor of one of those attacks.
Florida surf instructor recovering from shark bite
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering after a shark bit his foot off New Smyrna Beach. Sam Hollis says the shark dragged him 10 to 15 feet before he escaped. Hollis joins Good Day Orlando to share his story.
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering after a shark bit his foot off New Smyrna Beach. Sam Hollis says the shark dragged him 10 to 15 feet before he escaped. Hollis joins Good Day Orlando to share his story.
Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Shark bites teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach
An 18-year-old man suffered a shark bite while surfing at New Smyrna Beach on Friday, officials say.
An 18-year-old man suffered a shark bite while surfing at New Smyrna Beach on Friday, officials say.
Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
Surfer bitten by shark in New Smyrna calls recovery a 'miracle,' vows return to water
A Winter Park man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, calling it a miracle that he still has full use of his hand.
A Winter Park man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, calling it a miracle that he still has full use of his hand.
VIP backstage shark encounter tours at SeaWorld
Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is now teaming up with SeaWorld Orlando for its 10-year anniversary celebration. For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, every day starting June 30 through Sept. 2, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to preview the fun.
Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is now teaming up with SeaWorld Orlando for its 10-year anniversary celebration. For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, every day starting June 30 through Sept. 2, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to preview the fun.
2 shark attacks reported in separate vacation hotspots as summer beach season starts
Two Florida shark attacks have been reported less than a month apart and in separate vacation hotspots as the summer beach season kicks off.
Two Florida shark attacks have been reported less than a month apart and in separate vacation hotspots as the summer beach season kicks off.
Florida girl, 9, describes surviving terrifying shark attack while snorkeling near Fort Myers
A 9-year-old Florida girl is recovering after surviving a shark attack earlier this month while snorkeling off the coast of Fort Myers — and she’s now sharing her story of survival.
A 9-year-old Florida girl is recovering after surviving a shark attack earlier this month while snorkeling off the coast of Fort Myers — and she’s now sharing her story of survival.
Florida 9-year-old girl speaks after shark attack
The family of Leah Lendel, the 9-year-old girl who survived a shark attack off Florida?s Gulf Coast, shared their emotional journey and their daughter?s recovery progress. The medical team at Tampa General Hospital also provided details on the lifesaving care and steps to save Leah?s hand.
The family of Leah Lendel, the 9-year-old girl who survived a shark attack off Florida?s Gulf Coast, shared their emotional journey and their daughter?s recovery progress. The medical team at Tampa General Hospital also provided details on the lifesaving care and steps to save Leah?s hand.
Great white shark photobombs FAU's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage ? a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long. Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences at FAU, said the footage was a "rare moment of shark-on-shark action ? or what we?re coining as a ?shark photobomb.?"
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage ? a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long. Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences at FAU, said the footage was a "rare moment of shark-on-shark action ? or what we?re coining as a ?shark photobomb.?"
Florida video: Car theft, alligator attack and sharks
New video today shows the moment that two men were arrested after being accused of breaking into vehicles across Clermont. For the first time, we are also hearing the 911 call for help from Tuesday's alligator attack in Florida. Lastly, caught on camera is a shark's eye view of another shark.
New video today shows the moment that two men were arrested after being accused of breaking into vehicles across Clermont. For the first time, we are also hearing the 911 call for help from Tuesday's alligator attack in Florida. Lastly, caught on camera is a shark's eye view of another shark.
Watch: Great white shark photobombs Florida university's ocean camera
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) made a cool discovery while viewing their underwater ocean camera footage – a great white shark! The shark was estimated to be 10-feet long.