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Old 04-03-2007, 04:48 PM
 
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Hello,
I Am Writing Because I Am Wondering About How Bad Are Sharks In Destin??? We Are Staying At The Holiday Surf & Racquet Club. Should I Be Worried?WE Have Kids So Thats Why I Am Really Concerned.also Do They Have A Sand Bar?? Thanks.
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Old 04-03-2007, 04:58 PM
 
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Check with the local lifeguard or ask in the front desk for the current status on marine animals. The area does have sharks (don't want to lie), so be aware. A kid die in 2005

The teenager was dragged underwater by the shark at about 11:15 a.m. in front of a campground near the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, near Destin, Florida, according to the South Walton Fire District.

The chances of shark attacks are small, ask the lifeguard they patrol the area and are always keeping an eye on the visitors and any dangers....




Kep an eye on the water...



More info:



Sharks and Swimming

Information provided by the Florida Museum on Natural History.


The relative risk of a shark attack is very small but, risks should always be minimized whenever possible in any activity. The chances of having an interaction with a shark can be reduced if one heeds the following advice:
# Always stay in groups since sharks are more likely to attack a solitary individual.
# Do not wander too far from shore --- this isolates an individual and additionally places one far away from assistance.
# Avoid being in the water during darkness or twilight hours when sharks are most active and have a competitive sensory advantage.
# Do not enter the water if bleeding from an open wound or if menstruating --- a shark's olfactory ability is acute.
# Wearing shiny jewelry is discouraged because the reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales.
# Avoid waters with known effluents or sewage and those being used by sport or commercial fisherman, especially if there are signs of bait fishes or feeding activity. Diving seabirds are good indicators of such action.
# Sightings of porpoises do not indicate the absence of sharks --- both often eat the same food items.
# Use extra caution when waters are murky and avoid uneven tanning and bright colored clothing --- sharks see contrast particularly well.
# Refrain from excess splashing and do not allow pets in the water because of their erratic movements.
# Exercise caution when occupying the area between sandbars or near steep dropoffs --- these are favorite hangouts for sharks.
# Do not enter the water if sharks are known to be present and evacuate the water if sharks are seen while there. And, of course, do not harass a shark if you see one!
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Old 04-04-2007, 09:14 AM
 
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The tampa bay area has one if not the highest shark population in the u.s....if you took a helicopter ride in the gulf, you would not let your kids in the water....

the lifeguards will have the info you need...pay attention to the signs
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Old 04-04-2007, 10:11 AM
 
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The tampa bay area has one if not the highest shark population in the u.s....if you took a helicopter ride in the gulf, you would not let your kids in the water....

the lifeguards will have the info you need...pay attention to the signs
I saw just what you are talking about. I had a friend who did traffic reports and he was always asking me if I wanted to go for a ride in his copter. The one time I went with him I could not believe it. We took a ride along the beach and there were huge shadows in the water just a few hundred yards from where people were swimming. He told me he see them everyday. I guess they just go about their business and don't bother anybody.
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Old 04-04-2007, 10:30 AM
 
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Hello,
I Am Writing Because I Am Wondering About How Bad Are Sharks In Destin??? We Are Staying At The Holiday Surf & Racquet Club. Should I Be Worried?WE Have Kids So Thats Why I Am Really Concerned.also Do They Have A Sand Bar?? Thanks.
Shark attacks can happen anywhere in the FL coasts. It is a risk you have to take.

Honestly, be more afraid of a gator eating you while swimming in a river or lake in FL than sharks.
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Old 04-04-2007, 03:59 PM
 
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View of the beach where, according to newspaper articles, an Austrian visitor was swimming when bitten on the ankle by a shark during the summer of 2005. Note how close it is to Boca Pass, well known for its high population of sharks. Not a good place to swim, particularly if you are in more than knee-deep. Not to mention the swift currents.

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Old 04-04-2007, 06:18 PM
 
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wow, sunrico, those are amazing photos!!!!!!....I showed the one w/the surfer to my son, hes a big skateboarder/surfer, and it even scared him, lol...those kinda waves make me afraid to ever get back in, lol....

thanks again for sharing that, very cool...!!!!!

(p.s. I saw a beer called Landshark at the SuperWalMart, lol...has anyone tried it??...)
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Old 04-04-2007, 06:57 PM
 
Location: Living in Paradise
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wow, sunrico, those are amazing photos!!!!!!....I showed the one w/the surfer to my son, hes a big skateboarder/surfer, and it even scared him, lol...those kinda waves make me afraid to ever get back in, lol....

thanks again for sharing that, very cool...!!!!!

(p.s. I saw a beer called Landshark at the SuperWalMart, lol...has anyone tried it??...)
I found the pictures in shark web sites, not my pictures. Keep an eye open for sharks. About the beer, never had it, I like Amber, Michelob Light, and Adams...
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Old 04-04-2007, 07:00 PM
 
Location: Living in Paradise
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Worldwide data, the pacific ocean is the worst area for shark attacks...




The following will take you to view real pictures of shark attacks, only for the ones that can take it...

http://www.sharkattackphotos.com/Sha...in_Florida.htm

Last edited by sunrico90; 04-04-2007 at 07:13 PM.. Reason: added info
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Old 04-04-2007, 07:40 PM
 
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omg, Sunrico, that poor pregnant gal, wow, how sick, if the shark had bit her any higher, it could have chewed on her baby, what a narrow escape, I saw a bull shark in a river once, I had nightmares about it for a long time... Im a Corona with lime gal myself, lol...but I found the Landshark site...Cheers!...

Landshark beer:
http://www.landsharklager.com/AgeGate.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspx (broken link)
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