A beachgoer in New Jersey was stabbed in the leg while swimming — and officials suspect that it may have been a sting from a needlefish. The Long Beach Township Police Department said that officers ...

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An adult male swimmer was injured in the water at Barnegat Light. Witnesses described a puncture hole in the calf.

“Advanced technology and marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has successfully launched its innovative NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) at an official event with the Kuwaiti Coast Guard (KCG ...

How common are needlefish attacks? Needlefish are much more commonly found near the coastline where surfers would be, Jeanine Sepulveda, a marine biologist at MiraCosta College, told USA TODAY.

Tail-whipping thresher sharks are giving fishermen some thrills on the ocean and plenty of steaks on the grill.

The surfing community is mourning the passing of Italy’s Giulia Manfrini, who died last month after being struck in the chest by a leaping needlefish. The bizarre incident occurred Oct. 18 as ...

Needlefish have a long, narrow body and elongated, pointy jaws with sharp teeth, according to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the Mentawai Islands when she was impaled by a swordfish, Indonesian authorities said. The resort said it was a needlefish.

What is the needlefish? Contrary to initial reports, Giulia Manfrini did not die due to a swordfish but because of a needlefish. Massimo recounts the incident: "We were at sea, assisted by a boat, ...