Rising ocean temperatures are driving great white sharks further north than ever recorded, with experts warning they are already visiting UK waters. Climate change is forcing shifts in marine habitats, potentially paving the way for tropical species like hammerheads.
The Cronulla Sharks have extended their league-best winning streak to five matches, sparking talk of an elusive second NRL premiership. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon expressed strong belief in his team, which is flying with nine wins from their past 10 outings, as they prepare for upcoming derby matches.
South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett criticized his team's 'rubbish' errors after their 32-16 loss to the Cronulla Sharks, which leaves them precariously placed on the NRL ladder. Separately, Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes set a new club record for consecutive goals, and Parramatta Eels secured a late 16-13 win over Wests Tigers.
Cronulla Sharks defeated South Sydney 32-16, with key performances from Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes. This victory cements their top-four position and positions them to challenge for a top-two finals spot, following a strong round for NRL heavyweights.
Cronulla Sharks defeated South Sydney 32-16, with standout performances from Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes, cementing their top-four position and setting sights on a top-two finish in the NRL finals race. The article also briefly mentions a disallowed try for Wests Tigers' Patrick Herbert.
The Cronulla Sharks lead the South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-6 at half-time in their NRL match at Shark Park. Despite Teig Wilton's sin bin for a high tackle, the Sharks scored 18 unanswered points, with Nicho Hynes setting a club record for consecutive conversions.
The Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs face off in NRL Round 22, with both teams making game day changes, including prop swaps for the Sharks and a second-row adjustment for the Rabbitohs. Wests Tigers also play the Parramatta Eels, and NRLW Magic Round continues in Wagga Wagga.
Australia's men's water polo team, the Sharks, will host the World Aquatics World Cup Finals in Sydney, starting against Spain. Fueled by their Paris 2024 Olympic quarterfinal loss, the team aims to leverage home crowd support for success and long-term program building.
Australian Sharks captain Nathan Power will lead the men's water polo team at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup in Sydney while on parental leave from KPMG. He and teammate Blake Edwards have brought their babies on tour, fostering a positive team culture focused on family support, praised by coach Tim Hamill.
Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is rumored to be a top trade target for the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks after a deal with the Buffalo Sabres fell through. Both teams see Hellebuyck as a key acquisition to boost their playoff aspirations.
A spearfisher reflects on increased shark encounters, particularly great whites, in Australia and New Zealand. The author notes the humbling experience of facing these apex predators and discusses potential links between surging whale populations and shark numbers, while lamenting polarized public discourse on the issue.
Despite increased investment in drones for shark monitoring, experts question their effectiveness as a public safety tool, citing limited visibility and a lack of evidence for increased shark threats. The focus on technology may lead to unnecessary beach closures and economic impact.
A new study from UC Irvine researchers suggests Greenland sharks, previously thought to be blind, may retain good vision into old age. The study found functional rhodopsin in their eyes and a DNA repair mechanism that protects the retina from age-related damage, offering potential insights into human age-related vision loss.
Scientists have filmed live goblin sharks in their natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, expanding the species' known range and pushing its depth limit by nearly 700 meters. The discoveries, made near Jarvis Island and the Tonga Trench, offer new insights into these rare 'living fossils'.
Scientists have filmed live goblin sharks in their natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, expanding the species' known range and pushing its depth limit by nearly 700 meters. The discovery, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, involved two separate sightings in the Pacific Ocean.
Cape Verde secured a spot in the last 32 of the World Cup by drawing with Saudi Arabia, their third consecutive draw. They will face Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami. Saudi Arabia, despite needing a win, delivered an uninspired performance.
The Malaysian Chinese Association's Public Services and Complaints Department is launching a nationwide initiative to help victims of loan shark violence and threats. MCA chief Michael Chong highlighted the escalating severity of loan shark tactics, including petrol bomb attacks, and urged victims to report incidents.
Cape Verde stunned Uruguay with a historic 3-2 victory in the World Cup, securing their first-ever World Cup goal and leaving Uruguay's tournament hopes in serious doubt. The underdog nation's performance has become the early story of the tournament.
Sydney's famed surf breaks are overshadowed by fear following a spate of shark bites, including a critical injury to Leah Stewart. Experts like Rob Harcourt and Daryl McPhee cite rising trends, influenced by warming waters and increased seal populations, while questioning the efficacy of traditional shark control measures.
Wes Streeting revealed his proposal to remove "private equity sharks" from social care was excluded from Labour's manifesto due to concerns it appeared "anti-business." He criticized the government's "overcautiousness" and "Downing Street delay" in reforming the sector, suggesting major changes are unlikely before the next general election.
Following a shark attack in Sydney, former PM Tony Abbott called for shark culling. Experts like Prof. Rob Harcourt and Prof. Culum Brown argue this is unscientific and politically motivated, stating culls won't reduce risk and could harm ecosystems. NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out a cull, citing protected species status and lack of evidence for effectiveness, suggesting technology like drones instead.
A woman was critically injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Restrictions on drone use over the beach will be reviewed to allow rescuers to monitor for sharks, following the incident.
Photographs capturing conservation efforts for northern bald ibises, an algal bloom in Canada, whale shark research in Australia, coral study in Saudi Arabia, and mosquito research in the US won awards in Nature's Scientist at Work competition.
The Boston Bruins are reportedly interested in acquiring Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood ahead of the NHL trade deadline. While Sherwood has had a productive season, analysts question the sustainability of his scoring pace and whether the assets required would be worth the long-term value for the Bruins.
