Photo Credit: Mark Conlin, SWFSC Large Pelagics Program. Ocearch, a world-renowned shark research team, is back to tagging sharks. This time… in the Gulf of Mexico. They hope to put satellite tracking tags on several different types of gulf sharks like Hammerheads, Makos, and Tigers. The idea is to track the shark’s movements, and overlay them on…
Shark Attack off Playalinda Beach
Read the article here: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/surfer-walks-away-from-shark-attack-at-playalinda-beach/35973360 Warning: The article contains graphic photos A 21-year old man was surfing alone when he was attacked by a 5 ft bull shark Wednesday (Oct 21) afternoon. The shark bit his wrist/hand which required many stitches. He is in good spirits, and will definitely have a cool story to share. …add…
Deerfield Beach Shark Attack
Photo of Spinner Shark, Credit: NEFSC/NOAA 21-Year old Peter Kirn was attacked by a spinner shark Monday afternoon in Deerfield Beach, FL. Reports say that he was bit on the foot and then saw the shark jump and spin (typical feeding behavior for Spinner sharks). The young man needed surgery. [Update 10-21-2015] The day after receiving 50 stitches to…
14 Year old surfer bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach, FL Check out the Orlando Sentinel article here The teenager managed to punch the 4-5 foot blacktip shark before paddling to shore, where he received first-aid from a beach safety officer, and was sent to the hospital. “He suffered pretty significant lacerations” to his left hand” – Capt. Aaron Jenkins, Volusia County…
Permanent Resident Hammerhead Sharks in Riviera Beach, FL
On June 19 of this year, 3 concrete statues of hammerhead sharks were dropped into about 10 feet of water near the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, FL. The goal of the 1500 pound shark figures is to attract divers and snorkelers to the area. The underwater exibit was created and paid for by artist Tom McDonald….