Drone Captures A Large Amount Of Sharks Off Tampa Bay Beach
Sharks were spotted off a Tampa Bay beach and it was all captured by a drone. It wasn’t just a few sharks, but many of them. John Yanchoris spotted the large number of sharks swimming near Caladesi Island. There is also people on jet ski’s riding near where all the sharks are. This isn’t the first time John has filmed sharks swimming in the waters Tampa Bay. He also filmed a bunch of sharks swimming near the Dunedin Causeway over the Memorial Day weekend.
Shark Attacks Are Extremely Rare In Florida
The Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission says, “In Florida, sharks typically move inshore and north in the spring and summer, and offshore and south in fall and winter months. This pattern explains why shark activity is at its peak in Florida waters during April through October, which coincidentally, is also the time period that humans are more likely to be in the water. Yet shark bites still remain very rare. Humans are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning in Florida than to be bitten by a shark. Experts agree that the increase in the number of shark bites in recent years is more related to an increase in human visitors than to an increase in shark populations or activity.”
Since 1882 there have only been 14 unprovoked shark attacks in Pinellas County. Manatee County has seen only 5. There are ways to reduce the odds of a shark bite and the FWC has a great list of them. They says to always stay in groups and don’t wander too far from the shore. Also, don’t be in the water at night and don’t enter the water in you are bleeding.
Types Of Sharks Living In Tampa Bay Waters
There are seven different species of sharks living in the waters of Tampa Bay. They are: Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Nurse Shark, Hammerheard Shark, Lemon Shark and Tiger Shark.
[SOURCE: WFLA]
6 Underrated Destinations In Florida
Homosassa
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Homosassa? Yes, Homosassa! It’s an authentic Florida fishing village where manatee watching, angling, kayaking and scalloping will keep you busy for a day, a weekend or the whole week. Don’t miss the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, or the Monkey Island nature preserve
St. Augustine
St. Augustine requires an overnight stay, but it’s worth the time and the cost. There’s no place in Florida like this oldest city in the United States, founded in 1565, more than 200 years before the U.S became a country. Spanish architecture will remind you of its roots, while homes built of coquina shells will remind you St. Augustine is a beach town, and the impressive food scene will keep you grounded in the present. If you can, go at Christmas time. It’s breathtakingly beautiful.
Boca Grande
Boca Grande didn’t make it on world atlas’ list, but we thought to include them. The south west Florida city was recently named the best small beach town in America. One of the big draws of Boca Grande is game fishing for tarpon in the deep-water pass.
