Attack of the Samurai Sharks (2026)

A mysterious skeleton unearthed in Japan, dating back 3,000 years, may represent the oldest shark attack victim ever recorded. The remains are marked with unusually deep slash wounds, reminiscent of a violent samurai sword ambush—but new evidence suggests the true culprit lurked beneath the waves. Which shark species could have been responsible for this prehistoric assault? Marine biologists Alyssa White, Gavin Naylor, Kirin Sekito, and Masato Nakatsukasa dive into the case to uncover the truth behind this ancient cold case.