Hammerhead Shark Causes A Stir In Boca Grande Pass, Florida (Video)

A beachgoer in Boca Grande at Boca Pass in the Gulf of Mexico filmed a large hammerhead shark floating on the surface of water on Thursday.

Hammerhead Shark In Boca Grande Pass Florida Causes Stir (Video)

Wendy Donnelly of North Port captured the moment when the shark got a little too close to her and her friend Marica while they were wading in the water.

The shark was in ankle-deep water as onlookers yelled and screamed. On sighting the hammerhead shark, patrons exited the water and stared at the large shark as it continued to cause a scene.

Donnelly said she was “on the beach relaxing when everyone started running”. “I grabbed my phone to take a video then ran down the beach to tell everyone to get out of the water, it was moving very fast”.

She later posted the video of the encounter online. On Monday, the video went viral ragging thousands views and dozens of comments about the unusual sighting.

Donnelly said it was a sight to behold.

It’s unclear based on the video as to why the shark was so close to shore. But according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website, seeing hammerheads is common on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in Florida. Hammerhead sharks are also known to go to shallow, nearshore areas to give live birth to their young.

Hammerhead shark season runs from March until July. The animal is known for feeding on fish like tarpon and stingrays.

A retired Marine Labouratory shark scientist Dr. Robert Hueter says you should do the following if you come across a hammerhead shark:

Exit the water if you see schools of tarpon.
Do not swim at night when sharks can’t distinguish you from food. Sharks are often more common at night, as well.
Do not swim in the middle of where someone is fishing.
Do not wear shiny jewelry in the water. Anything shiny reflects the sun and can simulate scales of a fish.
Brightly coloured bathing suits are also a “no.” Sharks can see them at a distance.

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