Irish Star on MSN

Beloved Iowa zoo to close after shark bit employee in state's first ever attack

Blue Zoo Des Moines, the interactive aquarium that made national headlines in 2024 after an employee was bitten by a shark, is set to permanently close its doors on Memorial Day, May 25, citing a ...
The Mirror US on MSN

Iowa zoo shuts down after landlocked state records first ever shark attack

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

When it comes to shark attacks, there’s a grim reason California stands out in the U.S.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to the latest ...
Men's Journal

Unprovoked Shark Attacks Spiked Globally Last Year, International Shark Attack File Finds

The International Shark Attack File recorded 105 total incidents last year—and unprovoked attacks were way up from 2024. Unprovoked global shark attacks rose in 2025, totaling 65 out of 105 incidents.