Tracking shark bites

Gavin Nailer tracks shark bites from around the world and is from the University of Florida.

The many species of sharks

FOX 35 speaks with Jim Gelsleichter, a professor of biology at the University of North Florida, about why residents are seeing sharks coming closer to shore more frequently at local beaches.

VIDEO: Florida man witnesses bear fight with 2 alligators

A bear went paw-to-snout with two alligators as its attempted to cross the St Johns River recently in Florida. Tyler Futrell was kayaking along the river at the time. He pulled out his cell phone, zoomed in as much as he could, and watched nature happen. "Don't fall, there's gators," he said, as he tried to maintain control of his kayak, while recording the encounter.

Bobcat spotted swimming in Gulf of Mexico

You never know what you'll find around Florida. One sight you may not be accustomed to seeing is a bobcat swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. A couple was enjoying a nice day on their boat when they spotted the little fur ball treading water.

Woman recalls capturing gator vs. python fight

An amateur wildlife photographer joins FOX 35 to share her experience capturing a few photos and a video of an alligator devouring a Burmese python in the Florida Everglades. She said, at first, she wasn't sure what she was seeing. But it sure was something she'd never seen before!

Alligator wolfs down python in Florida park

An alligator was caught on camera devouring a python at the Everglades, and the woman who shot the video said it was "something very special." (Video: Alison Joslyn via Storyful)