Shark Attacks Prompt Caution on Florida's Gulf Coast
Three Injured in Separate Incidents
WEB Florida fire officials are still asking beachgoers to exercise caution Sunday after three people were injured Friday in two separate shark attacks. Authorities are warning of shark dangers along Floridas Gulf Coast after three people were hurt in two separate attacks on Friday, June 7.
Most Attacks by Requiem Sharks
In Florida, the majority of shark attacks are by requiem sharks, a family of sharks that like warm seas and include species such as bull sharks or blacktip. Along Floridas Gulf Coast people were hurt in two shark attacks prompting some beach closures.
This June 2, 2024 photo shows Del Mar City. A pair of shark attacks Friday in Walton County, Florida resulted in three people going to local hospitals with one woman losing her left hand.
Conclusion
As summer tourism ramps up in Florida, beachgoers are urged to be aware of the potential for shark attacks and to take precautions to stay safe. This includes swimming in designated areas, avoiding swimming at dawn or dusk, and not swimming with open wounds. If you see a shark, do not panic. Stay calm and swim slowly back to shore.
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