The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.

AN American boy was rushed to hospital after being mauled by a shark in front of his horrified family in the Bahamas. The 12-year-old was in the popular Exuma Cays area when the attack happened, ...

The database lists 30 confirmed attacks in the Bahamas over the past 400 years.

The Bahamas is known as the shark diving capital of the world with over 40 species of sharks swimming the waters.

Lifeguard Charlie Verco said he was on his paddleboard when he saw the 11-foot shark emerge and attack a swimmer.

Attacks in Australia have become more common over the decades as the population has grown and activities such as surfing and scuba diving have gained in popularity.

A woman is in critical condition after a shark attack at a popular Sydney beach Saturday, and she was saved by a nearby lifeguard.

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From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean ...