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NewsYahoo News AustraliaSick beachgoers cheer on disturbing whale shark act
Footage has surfaced of a man taking a knife to a stranded sea creature, to the delight of an excited crowd.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThree saved off coast of Australia after boat attacked by sharks
Three people on board an inflated catamaran headed for Cairns had to set off an emergency distress beacon when sharks attacked the boat. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPhotographer reveals truth behind 'anxiety-inducing' photo at iconic Sydney beach
There's been accusations of fearmongering over an early morning photo taken at a Sydney beach. Find out why.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHarrowing footage shows dolphin caught in controversial Queensland shark trap
The incident has prompted renewed calls for the government to rethink its shark mitigation program. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPhoto shows chilling moment before Aussie dad's horror shark attack
A photographer looking for dolphins captured the shot which appears to show the great white shark seconds before the attack.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHarrowing discovery in Queensland mangroves exposes threat facing endangered species
Video shows first responders using a knife to cut the creature free.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTourists blast 'stupid' beach move after Aussie killed by shark
Authorities have defended the decision, saying the country doesn't want to be known as the 'shark islands'.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSurfer's foot 'ripped off' by great white during horror shark attack
The man, in his 40s, was bitten at a Port Macquarie beach about 10am today.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCalls for Labor minister Tara Moriarty to be replaced over 'juvenile' Instagram post
Exclusive: A now-deleted Instagram post sharing a cartoon of a shark tearing apart a man has led to the minister being criticised by the Liberals, Greens and Animal Justice Party.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAnger at controversial shark net decision: What you need to know
Critics say the nets create a false sense of security, but the authorities maintain they're effective. What do you think?
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWild moment huge 450kg shark comes within inches of swimmers
The brave group stood their ground as the great hammerhead swam directly towards them in the shallows. Watch the amazing video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie fishermen defend hobby after catching giant tiger shark: 'We're caring'
Alex from Darwin told Yahoo News the 4.2 metre animal took about an hour to reel in. Watch the video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSydney's shark program under fire after dolphins, turtles and seal killed
Close to 90 per cent of the creatures caught by the program were not target species.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSwimmers caught in shark encounter off Bondi: 'I don't know about this'
The Sydney swimmers were labelled 'stupid' for their decision on Saturday morning. Watch the moment here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaFootage surfaces of great white shark attack in Western Australia
The young surfer saved his own life after the attack by paddling 600m back to shore despite his deep, bleeding wound. See the video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaFisherman defends reeling in huge tiger shark after surfer bitten: 'It's a sport'
Video showing the mammoth catch was shared hours after a surfer was bitten at a popular surfing spot in WA on Monday.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSurfer attacked by suspected great white shark in WA
A string of beaches in the area have been closed after the incident at a popular surfing spot.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJet ski duo have wild encounter with great white shark near Sydney: 'So lucky!’
While most Aussies hope they don't see a shark when they're on the water, these brothers set out on a mission to find one. See what they discovered.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTourist's 'dumb' move before being bitten by shark in Bora Bora
Little sympathy has been shown for the victim, with his actions slammed as 'dangerous' and 'stupid'. Watch the startling video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussies asked to report 'alien' beach discoveries
A Tasmanian beach find over the weekend is a prime example of what scientists want to be made aware of. Find out more.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaResearchers warn of hidden danger in shark swimming tourism craze
Feeding whale sharks is an increasingly common tourism strategy, but is it causing harm?
NewsYahoo News AustraliaIncredible scenes as shark weaves through stunned swimmers
It’s not exactly the sight you want to see while cooling off at the beach. Watch the video here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaFury as dead shark found on Queensland beach with 'barbaric' wounds
One woman said her kids stumbled across the 'devastating find' while enjoying their school holidays.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPaddleboarder's close encounter with hammerhead shark
Malea Tribble was 'out of sight of land' when a dorsal fin popped out of the water behind her. Read what happened next.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMesmerising footage shows 50 sharks feeding off Aussie coast
The amazing footage highlights the fascinating relationship between sharks and whales. See the video.
