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Increased risk of shark attack

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WHEN: September – November 2021

WHERE:

      • California, Texas & Florida Coasts
      • East Coast of U.S.
      • East Coast of S. Africa
      • West & East Coasts of Australia
      • Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos.

WHY: Migration pattern brings Great White sharks of all maturity levels closer to shore as they head to deep waters. As they migrate they will feed on any available prey that they encounter in route.

Be Shark Wise and stay safe!

      • Check the tides before you go into the ocean. If high tide is higher than normal, please stay out of the ocean.
      • Check fishing reports in the area that your considering for your ocean activity. If fish activity is high, please stay out of the ocean.
      • Check the moon phase. If it is at or near a full moon, please stay out of the ocean.
      • Listen to your gut! If something feels off, please stay out of the ocean.

Great white shark attack: Diver’s wife witnesses it, goes into shock

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An Australian diver went missing and his wife was sent to the hospital in shock after what police say was a fatal great white shark attack on Sunday.

No trace of an Australian diver has been found more than 24 hours after what police believe was a fatal great white shark attack on Sunday.

Gary Johnson is believed to have been attacked by…

9 Great white sharks suddenly show up near the Carolinas

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Nine sharks tagged by the ocean data-gathering organization OCEARCH have appeared near the coast in a five-day span, including two that are about 12 feet long.

OUTER BANKS, N.C. (AP) – It’s not officially Shark Week but for trackers along the East Coast, several great white sharks are putting on a show.

The Charlotte Observer reports nine sharks tagged by the ocean data-gathering organization OCEARCH have appeared near the coast in a five-day span, including two that are about 12 feet (3.66 meters) long.

Author: Associated Press
Published: 1:33 PM EST November 19, 2019

Three sharks ping off the coasts of Virginia, North Carolina

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We’re often amazed when we get an OCEARCH ping from just one shark. Well, how about three? Caper, Cabot and Shaw are swimming in the waters off our coasts!  READ MORE

Author: 13News Now Staff
Updated: 6:35 PM EST November 14, 2019

Increased Chance of Shark Attack October & November 2019

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WHEN: October and November 2019

WHERE: Coasts of California, Hawaii, Florida and the entire East Coast of U.S.

WHY:

  • During High Tide the risk increases. The Full moon creates a higher tide than usual. The water level could be 5 to 6 feet higher in some locations, which provides increase depths along shorelines allowing Great White Sharks to come even closer to shore.
  • This time of year Great White Sharks are migrating to location off the coast of Mexico. Migration patterns brings Great White sharks of all maturity levels close to shore for feeding before they venture to deep sea.