Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70.

Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

Gansbaai, South Africa Gansbaai, known as the "Great White Shark Capital of the World," offers a unique chance to cage dive ...