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Shout out to the South Carolina Aquarium which helped save a trapped dolphin and baby. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida back in 2021, a mother dolphin and her calf found themselves in a pond near Grand Isle, Louisiana. Really far from their usual home in the Gulf of Mexico. According to the Audubon Nature Institute, it’s not uncommon for marine mammals and sea turtles to end up in inland waterways after a storm. And although the dolphins have been getting along alright in the pond, there was no way for them to get back to the Gulf.
In the years since they were discovered, the Audubon Coastal Wildlife Network (ACWN) kept a close eye on the dolphins. They waited for the calf to mature enough to be safely relocated. Then last month, the time was right and they got to work. The dolphin family was rounded up and gently captured by the ACWN and the Southeast Region Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
A short van ride later, the mom and calf were back in the open sea. The move was a multi-agency effort. Coordinated by NOAA Fisheries Service, working with ACWN, National Marine Mammal Foundation. They also had help from SeaWorld Orlando according to SUNNY SKYZ. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and South Carolina Aquarium also lent services. Everybody is hoping the dolphins have a safe return to their native habitat. They surely have a great story to tell their marine friends.
South Carolina Named One of World’s Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks
If you're like me, then when you go to the beach there is only one thing you think about, SHARKS! If it is one thing we have learned over the years, shark attacks can happen at just about any moment. From movies like Jaws to memorable shark attacks over the years, it's the one thing we fear at the beach. While there are tons of precautions people try to take out nowadays, there are still some areas that are just known for high amounts of shark attacks.
How Stuff Works went through to determine which places are some of the most dangerous for shark attacks. From other countries like Brazil to U.S. spots like South Carolina, attacks happen worldwide. Although shark attacks are rare, it is good to know a bit about the beaches you may visit this summer or in the future. Here are How Stuff Works top 10 most dangerous places for shark attacks. Beware!
10. Papua New Guinea
Welcome to the world's largest tropical island. In the Pacific Ocean, this area has had a record of 48 shark attacks since 1848, according to How Stuff Works.
9. South Carolina
South Carolina has had a record of 107 shark attacks since 1837, says How Stuff Works. With a long stretch of coastline, 37 of those attacks occurred in the Charleston County coastline.
8. Brazil
Brazil is home to most shark attacks throughout South America. According to How Stuff Works, they have had 107 attacks since 1931.
7. California
Since 2012, California has had a record of 29 shark attacks. How Stuff Works says they have had nearly 130 attacks since 1926.
6. Brevard County, Florida
Florida is undeniably one of the most known places for shark attacks. The state has had so many multiple areas within Florida made the list. Brevard County specifically has had 155 shark attacks since 1882, according to How Stuff Works.
5. Hawaii
Headed to Maui or Oahu? Beware of the possibility of a shark attack. 159 of shark attacks in Hawaii have occurred at one of those two islands since 1828, says How Stuff Works.
4. Queensland, Australia
Since 1700, Queensland has had a record of 199 shark attacks. Australia is home to over 150 shark species and the attacks range from all different types of sharks. How Stuff Works reports that some of Australia's beaches are protected by drumlines and baited hooks to help keep beaches safe from sharks.
3. New South Wales, Australia
Another spot in Australia you may want to be cautious about is New South Wales. They have had over 250 shark attacks since 1700, says How Stuff Works. That includes five attacks and one fatality in just 2021.
2. South Africa
South Africa has had over 200 shark attacks since 1905! WOAH! How Stuff Works reports people tend to flock to South Africa beaches to dive with sharks, but that can be highly dangerous for many obvious reasons. The country is the first to formally protect Great White Sharks leading to their population to grow tremendously. Yeah, sounds like I will not be in the waters of South Africa no time soon.
1. Volusia County, Florida
Coming in at the No. 1 spot for the most dangerous place for shark attacks, of course, Florida. Volusia County to be specific. This area has had over 300 shark attacks since 1882. Not only is it the highest for the state, but this one county beats out multiple countries as well! This area is considered the world's shark bite capital! How scary is that!
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