Category: Nature
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Scientists Explain the Mysterious Orca Boat Attacks | New Scientist
Imagine you’re sailing the Strait of Gibraltar when suddenly an orca slams into your boat. Since 2020, these apex predators have been biting rudders, ramming and tipping boats, and in some shocking cases, sinking vessels. For sailors here, it’s a terrifying experience. And it’s happening with increasing frequency. A quick internet search suggests an almost…
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Diver Completes Deepest Recreational Cave Dive Using Hydrogen In History In New Zealand | 10 News+
Dr Richard Harris played a pivotal role in the 2018 cave rescue in Thailand, in which he helped save the lives of 12 boys. Now, the recreational diver has completed the deepest recreational cave dive using hydrogen in history, in the Pearse Resurgence in New Zealand. He spoke exclusively to 10 News+ ahead of a…
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How Water Makes This Town Flood-Proof | WSJ Pro Perfected
Many Florida homes can withstand category 5 hurricane winds, but not flooding. Babcock Ranch, a town near Fort Myers and Cape Coral, has stayed mostly unscathed during major storms like Hurricane Irma, Ian, Milton and Helene.
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Ross Noble Reveals Surprising Impact of Swimming With Sharks | Lorraine
He’s one of the UK’s most unpredictable and quick-witted comedians and after more than 35 years of doing stand-up, Ross Noble is back with a brand new tour ‘Cranium of Curiosities’. Ross joins Lorraine to tell us all about what audiences can expect on his 58 date run and how much he is looking forward…
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Swimmer Talks About Shark Attack off Catalina Island Coast | KCAL News
Swimmer Chris Murray, who was visiting from the United Kingdom, was attempting to swim the 20 miles between Catalina Island and the Los Angeles County coast when the shark bit him. Jasmine Viel reports.
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Kayakers Come Face-To-Face With Great White Shark | 9 News Australia
For the second time in just days, a group of kayakers off our northern beaches has come face-to-face with a great white shark.
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New Shark Attack Resistant Wetsuits Put To The Test | 10 News+
The number of recorded shark attacks in Australia is on the rise, and people are looking for a way to stay safe in the water. Scientists from Flinders University have created bite-resistant wetsuits, and put their innovation to the test by feeding the suits to the dangerous predators.
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Long-Distance Swimmer Bitten by Shark off Catalina | KTLA 5
A man was bitten by a shark during a long-distance channel swim from Catalina Island to the mainland early Tuesday morning.
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Swimming With A Snake That Could Swallow A Human Whole | River Monsters
Jeremy Wade plunges into the murky lair of a river beast: a 20-foot Anaconda!