Although it’s near its end, the mullet run is still in effect all along Florida’s beaches. This past weekend, beach-goers in Panama City were lucky to see an up-close feeding frenzy as 50-60 sharks feed on a large school of mullet. These sharks are most likely BlackTips and/or Spinners, which are the most common along Florida…
Surfer bitten at Playalinda Beach, FL
Aaron Conti was bitten on his heel on Monday by a shark at Playalinda beach. Conti was surfing when the incident occurred. He managed to call emergency services on his cell phone and they arrived soon after. Conti was able to drive himself to the hospital. The attack has not affected Conti’s love for the ocean,…
Surfer bit by Spinner Shark in Riviera Beach, FL
Allen Engelman is recovering from a shark attack at Ocean Reef Park in Riviera Beach, FL on Sunday. Engelman was paddling out when a spinner shark latched onto his left hand. He managed to grab the shark’s dorsal fin to pull him away, and the attack was over in seconds. Engelman received 15 stitches. Read the…
Sharks Helping Unite United States and Cuba
The Cuban government with the help of American scientists has begun an initiative to help protect their shores from overfishing, specifically the over-fishing of sharks. Many of the sharks found in Florida were born born and grew up near the unspoiled coast of Cuba. The partnership hopes to keep Cuba’s shores unspoiled by development, and…
Woman attacked by shark in Cocoa Beach
A 28-year old woman was attacked by a shark in Cocoa Beach on Sunday, while she was wading in about waist deep water. The type of shark is unknown, but most likely, a Blacktip, Spinner, or Bull, which are frequently seen along Florida beaches. The woman managed to punch the shark before calling for help and…