Sharks

Two sharks off Israeli coast named in honor of rescued Hamas hostages

Fernando Marman (61) and Louis Har (70) were rescued in Rafah this week by brave IDF soldiers after the two were held by Hamas terrorists for 129 days.

Shocking moment: Sea Lion brutally tears apart shark in lightning strike

A tourist captures the jaw-dropping scene as a sea lion dominates a shark in a three-minute battle. Watch the viral video with over 5 million views.

By WALLA!
03/12/2023

Sandpaper-like shark skin is unique and may have medical uses for human wounds and burns - study

Sharks differ from other fish in their amazing ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in the wild.

Shark attacks tourist, rips off her arm near Israel's shores

A shocking shark attack near Israel's Red Sea coast severed a woman's arm, prompting beach closures.

WATCH: Hungry sharks sink inflatable boat with 3 men aboard

The sharks caused damage to the ship's hull, leaving the three men in a dangerous situation.

Sandbar shark

This is how you survive if attacked by a shark

Learn how to avoid and respond to shark encounters to ensure your safety while your time at the beach.

By MAARIV
23/07/2023

Haifa U. researchers awarded $100,000 to discover shark survival secrets

78% of shark and ray species in the Red Sea are classified as threatened, including around 40 species on Israel's coast.

Megalodons were slow-swimming, warm-blooded predators – study

The placoid scales are not seen on speedier shark species, as those species have scales with spaced ridges. 

Shark Awareness Day: One-third of sharks and rays at risk of extinction

BioDB CEO says shark and ray species are threatened in Israel’s Mediterranean Sea.

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