Sharks /tags/sharks Sharks en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT A new job for sharks: Oceanographers improving climate forecasts /environment/2026-06-09/a-new-job-for-sharks-oceanographers-improving-climate-forecasts Researchers at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School found temperature data collected from wayfaring sharks helped improve short-term climate forecasts. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-09/a-new-job-for-sharks-oceanographers-improving-climate-forecasts Jenny Staletovich Sharks might be spending less time in Florida. That’s actually not good /environment/2025-07-21/sharks-might-be-spending-less-time-in-florida-thats-actually-not-good Fishermen sometimes complain that they munch their catch before they can get it into their boat, and every so often, one might bite a swimmer or surfer. But as far as the health of our oceans go, sharks are vital — and seeing fewer of them, as new research projects, might have “catastrophic” consequences. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:15:00 GMT /environment/2025-07-21/sharks-might-be-spending-less-time-in-florida-thats-actually-not-good Denise Hruby | Miami Herald In search of bull sharks, where manatees roam /environment/2024-09-10/in-search-of-bull-sharks-where-manatees-roam Crystal River is famous for its manatees, when hundreds flock snout to snout in the warm waters of Three Sisters Spring during winter cold snaps. But there's also a key species hiding in its waters that most people never heard of. We go on a trip to Crystal River, where two scientists are researching bull sharks. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-09-10/in-search-of-bull-sharks-where-manatees-roam Steve Newborn, Daylina Miller Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no /environment/2024-07-22/shark-attacks-bites-florida A shark attack off Key West and one off Key Biscayne are the latest to have been reported in the state this summer. But while reports might suggest that they are on the rise, experts say that the number of incidents this year are in line with the annual average. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-07-22/shark-attacks-bites-florida Jimena Romero Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you do encounter a shark, here's what to do /npr-breaking-news/2024-07-10/shark-attacks-are-incredibly-rare-but-if-you-do-encounter-a-shark-heres-what-to-do At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but experts say to stay calm and move away slowly if a shark approaches. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:00:09 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2024-07-10/shark-attacks-are-incredibly-rare-but-if-you-do-encounter-a-shark-heres-what-to-do Joe Hernandez Shark teeth fossils are hard to find in South Florida — but not impossible /environment/2024-07-10/shark-teeth-hunters-south-florida-beach South Florida beach-goers might stumble upon some buried treasure — or at least shark teeth. Experts have some tips to increase your odds. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-07-10/shark-teeth-hunters-south-florida-beach Anita Li Teens get up-close and personal with wild sharks to encourage careers in science /education/2024-03-28/teens-get-up-close-and-personal-with-wild-sharks-to-encourage-careers-in-science A program at the University of Miami pairs teen girls with female researchers as they catch 300-pound sharks. The idea it to encourage more girls to enter STEM careers. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:20:20 GMT /education/2024-03-28/teens-get-up-close-and-personal-with-wild-sharks-to-encourage-careers-in-science Bill Kearney | Sun Sentinel South Florida director tells the story of Miami Beach's wild shark hunters of the 1970s /podcast/sundial/2023-07-10/robert-requejo-ramos-miami-shark-hunters-1970s We’re joined by the director of the film South Beach Shark Club, Robert Requejo Ramos. He grew up in Miami Beach and was inspired to make the film after hearing family lore about a group of Cuban exiles and shark fishermen in the 1970s. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:09:05 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-07-10/robert-requejo-ramos-miami-shark-hunters-1970s Carlos FrĂ­as, Elisa Baena, Helen Acevedo Florida still leads in global shark attack tally /state/2023-02-07/florida-still-leads-in-global-shark-attack-tally Florida remains a world leader in shark bites, even as the number of bites globally declines, according to a new report by the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-07/florida-still-leads-in-global-shark-attack-tally Amy Green Gulf of Mexico’s smalltail shark, hammerhead numbers have declined by 80 percent /environment/2022-11-04/gulf-of-mexicos-smalltail-shark-hammerhead-numbers-have-declined-by-80-percent A small shark that hangs together by gender in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s West Coast, and at first glance doesn’t appear to do anything noteworthy, is one of the latest creatures to be recommended for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-11-04/gulf-of-mexicos-smalltail-shark-hammerhead-numbers-have-declined-by-80-percent Tom Bayles