The Blue Zoo Des Moines announced that it is shutting down this month, just two years after opening. The aquarium has faced controversy, as it recorded the state's first shark attack

A young father killed in a devastating shark attack off Rottnest Island has been remembered by loved ones as a 'devoted' dad.

The man was attacked by the great white shark which tore a chunk out of him while he was swimming at a popular destination - despite paramedics' best efforts they could not revive him

The news of the shark attack quickly spread across social media platforms as alleged photos and videos circulated showing beachgoers leaving the area in fear of the shark. According to social media reports,

Contrary to popular belief, shark attacks are quite uncommon, and with help from our friends over at FloridaPanhandle.com, we're here to break down the shark attack statistics in the USA right in time for Shark Week,