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A screengrab of Michael Phelps about to race a great white shark.

Shark

[WATCH] Close call! Michael Phelps races a shark

By Refilwe Pitjeng

In a video Shark Week released on Twitter, Phelps, with the help of a monofin, closed strong and maintained a speed of about 9,4 kilometres an hour.

  • Picture: Sara Andreotti

    [LISTEN] Cape authorities issue shark warning

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  • Youtube screengrab of Australian surfer Mick Fanning being chased by a shark at the J-Bay Open on 19 July, 2015 at the Eastern Cape.

    Surviving a shark attack

    Troy Henry survived a shark attack and came out unscathed. Henry explains how he survived a shark attack and says his 14-year-old son kept him motivated to keep swimming to shore.

    2166 days ago
  • The last of the Two Oceans Aquarium's ragged-tooth sharks were removed from the I&J Predator Exhibit on Tuesday 31 March 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Two Oceans Aquarium’s shark capture goes swimmingly

    The Two Oceans Aquarium successfully removed the last of its ragged-tooth sharks from the predator exhibit.

    2184 days ago
  • A man dragged a shark out of the water on a Florida beach to take pictures. Picture: Screengrab via The Young Turks/YouTube.

    WATCH: Man pulls shark out of water for pictures

    A video shows a man pulling the shark out of the water, while beachgoers were snapping away.

    2282 days ago
  • FILE. The man was surfing when he encountered the animal yesterday. Picture: Grafixar/morguefile.com

    Surfer survives shark attack in Stilbaai

    He was airlifted to a hospital in George he's recovering after surgery.

    2402 days ago
  • Youtube screengrab of Australian surfer Mick Fanning being chased by a shark at the J-Bay Open on 19 July, 2015 at the Eastern Cape.

    Surfer attacked by shark during televised competition in EC

    In the footage Mick Fanning appeared to be forced off his board but was able to escape the shark.

    2501 days ago
  • A 20-year-old University of Cape Town student who had his leg bitten off by a shark has now been discharged from hospital two weeks after the attack. Picture: Grafixar/morguefile.com.

    Second UCT shark victim discharged from hospital

    Caleb Swanepoel had his right leg bitten off by a shark while surfing at Buffels Bay.

    2513 days ago
  • FILE: 19-year-old Caleb Swanepoel lost his right leg in an attack yesterday while a 23-year-old sustained bite wounds on Friday. Picture: Grafixar/morguefile.com

    ‘Shark attacks may be due to fish migration patterns’

    Two University of Cape Town students were bitten in separate shark encounters this weekend.

    2522 days ago
  • FILE: The student's leg has been bitten off by a shark. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN

    Second UCT student attacked by shark

    Beachgoers in Buffels Bay and Plettenberg Bay have been warned to stay out of the water.

    2523 days ago
  • The University of Cape Town student is recovering in hospital after he was bitten by a shark in the Plettenberg Bay area. Picture: EWN.

    Warning issued after UCT man bitten by shark

    The NSRI has urged the public not to go into the water after a man was bitten by a shark.

    2523 days ago
  • A University of Cape Town student may need to undergo surgery after being attacked by a shark. Picture: EWN.

    UCT student recovering after shark attack

    Dylan Reddering was bitten by a shark while surfing in Plettenberg Bay on Friday & suffered deep lacerations.

    2523 days ago
  • FILE. Cape beachgoers warned of an increase in shark activity as the migration season begins. Picture: EWN

    Cape Shark migration season sets in

    Cape beachgoers are warned of an increase in shark activity as the migration season begins.

    2766 days ago
  • Fish Hoek beaches closed due to an increase in shark activity. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Some CT beaches reopen

    A number of Cape Town beaches had to be closed due to an increase in shark activity.

    3113 days ago
  • A man has lost his life after being attacked by a shark in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. Picture: EWN

    Fatal shark attack at Jeffreys Bay

    The man was snorkelling next to Albatros Beach on Friday afternoon when the attack took place.

    3147 days ago
  • A shark warning flag in Cape Town. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Stellenbosch tests eco-friendly shark barrier

    Scientists have come up with an eco-friendly alternative to shark nets.

    3298 days ago
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