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  • Australia's famous Bondi Beach. Picture: Sharon Moreton/Facebook.

    Famous Aussie beaches deserted as shark attacks increase

    Many people are having second thoughts about taking a swim as the summer approaches.

    2469 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.

    Mick Fanning: It's a miracle I got away

    Australian Surfer Mick Fanning who was caught on camera being attacked by a shark speaks about his experience.

    2496 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.

    Shaken Fanning will keep surfing despite shark attack

    On Sunday an unidentified species of shark knocked him off his board.

    2497 days ago
  • FILE: 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.

    ‘Fanning did well to protect himself’

    Mick Fanning escaped being rammed by a shark in the opening minutes of a surfing competition.

    2499 days ago
  • Graphic on major shark attacks worldwide in 2015.

    When sharks attack...

    When sharks attack...

    2499 days ago
  • Youtube screengrab of Australian surfer Mick Fanning being chased by a shark at the J-Bay Open on 19 July, 2015.

    J-Bay Open suspended after shark attack

    Mick Fanning was in the Indian Ocean taking part in the J-Bay Open finals when he was attacked by a shark.

    2499 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.

    2512 days ago
  • File picture: EWN.

    CT beachgoers urged to be cautious after shark attacks

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

    2520 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.

    2521 days ago
  • FILE: The 19-year-old had his right leg bitten off by a shark while surfing in Buffels Bay. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN

    Shark attack survivor in stable condition

    The 19-year-old had his right leg bitten off by a shark while surfing in Buffels Bay.

    2521 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.

    2522 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.

    2522 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.

    2765 days ago
  • FILE: Matthew Smithers sustained multiple lacerations to his legs after he was attacked by a shark while surfing earlier this month. Picture: Zain Johnson.

    Shark attack victim to make full recovery

    Matthew Smithers sustained multiple lacerations to his legs after he was attacked by a shark while surfing.

    2842 days ago
  • The victim of a shark attack at Muizenberg beach on Friday afternoon has been airlifted to hospital and is in a stable condition. Picture: Zain Johnson

    Shark bite victim in recovery

    Matthew Smithers was injured when a shark attacked him at Muizenberg Beach last week.

    2848 days ago
  • The victim of a shark attack at Muizenberg beach on Friday afternoon has been airlifted to hospital and is in a stable condition. Picture: Zain Johnson.

    Surfers not discouraged by shark attack

    A 20-year-old surfer is in a stable condition in hospital after being bitten by a shark yesterday.

    2851 days ago
  • The victim of a shark attack at Muizenberg beach on Friday afternoon has been airlifted to hospital and is in a stable condition. Picture: Zain Johnson

    Shark attack at Muizenberg beach

    The victim has been airlifted to hospital following the incident.

    2852 days ago
  • FILE: The KZN Sharks Board says a spike in shark attacks at Port St Johns has not discouraged beachgoers.

    KZN locals undeterred by shark attacks

    The KZN Sharks Board says a spike in shark attacks at Port St Johns has not discouraged beachgoers.

    2982 days ago
  • The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board says it's unknown why a popular Eastern Cape beach has experienced a spate of shark attacks.

    Spate of shark attacks baffles authorities

    A 72-year-old Austrian tourist died after a shark attack at Port St Johns’ Second Beach on Saturday.

    2983 days ago
  • A shark attack has left a man dead. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Jeffreys Bay beachgoers warned

    Jeffreys Bay tourism has urged for caution after a shark attack left a man dead.

    3142 days ago
  • Shark attack

    Man killed in shark attack

    A great white shark attacked and killed a 74-year-old man near the Albatross beach.

    3145 days ago
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