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The population of sharks is declining because of overfishing and rising ocean temperatures, according to marine experts.

The population of sharks is declining because of overfishing and rising ocean temperatures — and the declining population can greatly impact our planet. NBC 6’s Carlos Suarez reports

Sharks aren’t mindless killers — they are smart, social creatures that play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem. But globally, tens of millions of sharks are killed every year. LX News host Tabitha Lipkin took a swim with some sharks to teach us more about why we should care about their fate, and what we can do to help...

A New York man pleaded guilty to illegally keeping protected sharks in a pool at his Dutchess County home and selling them over the Internet, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday. Joshua Seguine, 40, of LaGrangeville, pleaded guilty to illegal commercialization for having and intending to sell seven sandbar sharks, the AG’s office said in a statement. According...

A hammerhead shark was spotted swimming in waters off Miami Beach Monday morning. Chopper footage shows the shark circling in crystal clear waters in the area near Collins Avenue and 40th street. ⁠

A group of paddle boarders were enjoying their time on Haulover Beach while a shark lurked in the waters nearby.

Unprovoked shark attacks around the world decreased last year, although they rose in the United States, according to researchers.

NBC 6 Investigator Willard Shepard goes on a shark tour and witnesses first-hand the challenges facing the sea’s predators.

The San Jose Sharks are taking a hit on social media over their decision to recruit midrift-baring “ice girls” to sweep away the ice, which some fans say is exploitative of women’s bodies.

While shark attacks are rare, more people are killed by electrocution by Christmas lights each year, here is a guide on what to do if you should find yourself in such a precarious position.

Floating moviegoers can watch “Jaws” at two different locations next week.

With the announcement that Michael Phelps will race a shark for Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week,” we take a look back at five times athletes competed against animals.

Two men living in the Florida Keys were arrested and charged with illegal trafficking of live sharks, including some to zoos around the country.

San Diego scientists are among the research team that discovered how and why some sharks glow deep underwater. They used a special “shark-eye” cam to create amazing images in the waters off San Diego.

Experts say 2015 saw a record-setting 98 unprovoked shark attacks worldwide, including 30 in Florida alone.

The three-year project counts sharks and rays at coral reefs all over the earth.

Some Florida residents have gotten an up close and personal look at some sharks swimming right near where they live.

Nick Bjugstad was given fair warning that he could be part of the shootout gang. It helped get him into the right state of mind.