Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.

The Bahamas has banned commercial longlining and gillnetting since 1993 and declared its waters a shark sanctuary in 2011.

Silky sharks (pictured here in the Bahamas) were among the species being killed around the Cook Islands before marine biologist Jessica Cramp helped launch a sanctuary there. Now she’s gathering ...

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

The two female tourists were swimming in Bimini Bay on Friday around 6:30 p.m. when they were injured in a suspected shark ...

A disturbing surge in shark attacks has shocked tourists in the Bahamas, as two Americans become the latest prey. The Bahamas, known as the shark diving capital of the world and home to over 40 ...

Two American tourists suffered injuries in an apparent shark attack off the Bahamas on Friday evening, according to local authorities. Details about their conditions aren't clear, although one is ...

The two women were reportedly swimming together in the waters off Bimini Bay at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening when the vicious predator struck.

The popular Bahamas island is situated about 48 nautical miles off the coast of South Florida and is home to less than 2,500 people. Bimini has a thriving population of sharks including ...

Two American tourists were bitten by a shark in the Bahamas and needed to be airlifted for their injuries, police said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said police in Bimini, a westernmost district ...

Two American tourists were left injured after being mauled in a reported shark attack while swimming at a popular Bahamas resort. Both women were swimming off Bimini Bay on Friday evening when ...