Sharks Are Unusually Close To Shore On Kiawah Island What Experts Are Saying

Here’s something you don’t expect to see, sharks close to the shore in tidal pools in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Kiawah Island is a popular local destination for people in both North and South Carolina. The beach town is located right off the coast of South Carolina near Charleston, South Carolina. Many enjoy visiting the area for great food, great hotels, and amazing beaches. Now you have to be on the lookout for "Jaws."

Experts are warning anyone visiting Kiawah Island to be on the lookout for sharks cruising in tidal ponds. What makes this unusual is it's a very unexpected spot for sharks. The sharks in these tidal pools are not very big. They're typically only about four feet long. But still, a shark is a shark and who wants to swim that close next to one? Not I!

Town officials are warning visitors and residents according to Yahoo. They're saying “Although these sharks are relatively small in size (about 4 feet), beachgoers should still use caution and not enter the tidal pools or allow their pets to swim in these areas.” The town hopes that the sharks will leave when the tide is high. So far, they haven’t. But, we have not gotten to the busy part of the summer yet, so hopefully over the next few weeks, they slowly but quickly move away from the shore.

Next stop the sharks will grow legs and start hitting the beach! At least that's how it plays out in my head! Hahaha! Sounds kind of crazy, I know... But seriously, just imagine how insane that could be? Hahaha, love it!

Yikes! I know Shark Week is over, but this story got my attention quickly. Every year, around shark week and during the busy summer months, reports come out about sharks. Whether it's what to do if you see a shark, reports of shark attacks, and where the sharks most likely are. When the summer comes and the beaches get a bit busier, patrol spikes more and everyone is on alert for sharks. I am not a big beach water fan, I will go to enjoy the scenery and layout but actually getting into the water, it's a no for me.

CNN is reporting some of the most shark-filled waters across the world. Just last year, over 50 unprovoked shark attacks were reported, according to CNN. So, what does this all mean? Using data on reported shark attacks, we're looking at what areas had the most shark attacks over some years. Unfortunately, both North and South Carolina made the list with quite a bit of shark attacks over the last few years. Below will only show what US states made the list, but to check out the full report click here.

Of course, Florida was going to make this list. With the state being a peninsula, majority of its coast is nothing but water. Specifically, Florida’s Volusia County is the prime location for shark attacks and sightings across the state. Official reports state that between 2pm and 3 pm on a September afternoon is prime time for sharks in the area. So, be careful!

Another spot that of course has tons of water around it, the island of Hawaii made the list as well. With 76 shark bites, the island of Maui is one of the top places in Hawaii for shark encounters. The under water terrain that the area has to offer is a huge attraction for shark visits. Just this past May, a tiger shark attacked a fisherman in shallow water in a kayak. Scary!

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Here we are talking about the Carolinas. South Carolina making the list with reports of 45 shark bites over the years. Fortunately, none of the unprovoked 45 shark attacks were deadly in South Carolina. Major cities when it comes to these attacks are Charleston, Beufort, and Horry (Myrtle Beach area).  South Carolina has tons of beautiful beaches but sharks are certainly randomly placed in shallow ends of the areas as well.

Did you know San Diego is one of shark bite peak spots in California? Out of the 29 bites, 20 of the shark bites were unprovoked attacks. Although stats show they shark attacks are at a peak in the summer, they can happen throughout the year over there as well.