Another shark attack

[Punk19]

SANDESTIN, Fla. - A young person was killed Saturday in a shark attack near a campground on the Gulf of Mexico, authorities said.

"We have had a confirmed shark attack. The scene is still under investigation," said Darlene Drury, spokeswoman for South Walton Fire-Rescue. Area beaches were closed to swimmers immediately afterward.

Details of the attack near Camping on the Gulf Holiday Travel Park in Walton County and the victim's name were not immediately released. Coast Guard spokesman Shawn McGivern in Mobile, Ala., said authorities were trying to track down the victim's relatives.

Patrick O'Neill, the campground's general manager, refused to comment.

The attack came near the height of the summer tourist season in the Florida Panhandle. Crowds were drawn to the beaches Saturday by temperatures in the upper 80s and high humidity.

"There are a lot of people on the beach," said Mike McKee, front desk supervisor at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort and Spa. He said hotels are typically booked to capacity at this time of year.

"This doesn't happen very often at all — very, very seldom," he added.

Florida had the largest number of documented shark attacks worldwide last year with 31.

Jeez how many does this make now?

[BEAST]

punk162 said:

SANDESTIN, Fla. - A young person was killed Saturday in a shark attack near a campground on the Gulf of Mexico, authorities said.

"We have had a confirmed shark attack. The scene is still under investigation," said Darlene Drury, spokeswoman for South Walton Fire-Rescue. Area beaches were closed to swimmers immediately afterward.

Details of the attack near Camping on the Gulf Holiday Travel Park in Walton County and the victim's name were not immediately released. Coast Guard spokesman Shawn McGivern in Mobile, Ala., said authorities were trying to track down the victim's relatives.

Patrick O'Neill, the campground's general manager, refused to comment.

The attack came near the height of the summer tourist season in the Florida Panhandle. Crowds were drawn to the beaches Saturday by temperatures in the upper 80s and high humidity.

"There are a lot of people on the beach," said Mike McKee, front desk supervisor at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort and Spa. He said hotels are typically booked to capacity at this time of year.

"This doesn't happen very often at all — very, very seldom," he added.

Florida had the largest number of documented shark attacks worldwide last year with 31.

Jeez how many does this make now?

This happens less than people getting killed by mosquitoes and perhaps some other small bug that lives in a small hole, but because the shark is seen as a big fearsome animal (Thanks to jaws) it will be treated with fear by people and driven to the point of extinction.

[wildmaven]

thebeast said:

punk162 said:

Jeez how many does this make now?

This happens less than people getting killed by mosquitoes and perhaps some other small bug that lives in a small hole, but because the shark is seen as a big fearsome animal (Thanks to jaws) it will be treated with fear by people and driven to the point of extinction.

You are so right! Serves us right for invading their territory. ;D

Marian

[BEAST]

wildmaven said:

thebeast said:

This happens less than people getting killed by mosquitoes and perhaps some other small bug that lives in a small hole, but because the shark is seen as a big fearsome animal (Thanks to jaws) it will be treated with fear by people and driven to the point of extinction.

You are so right! Serves us right for invading their territory. ;D

Marian

What most people dont see is that there are so many sharks that dont harm people (like nurse etc) and the fact that a great deal of sharks will spit a human out.

Its a shame to see attacks but these are so rare.

[wildmaven]

thebeast said:

What most people dont see is that there are so many sharks that dont harm people (like nurse etc) and the fact that a great deal of sharks will spit a human out. Its a shame to see attacks but these are so rare.

What irks me is when the Discovery channel does their "Shark Week". All year long, they show programs about the good aspects of sharks. But during shark week, they advertise them like they're advertising another Jaws film. They're just undoing all the work they have done the rest of the year.

Marian

[BEAST]

wildmaven said:

thebeast said:

What most people dont see is that there are so many sharks that dont harm people (like nurse etc) and the fact that a great deal of sharks will spit a human out. Its a shame to see attacks but these are so rare.

What irks me is when the Discovery channel does their "Shark Week". All year long, they show programs about the good aspects of sharks. But during shark week, they advertise them like they're advertising another Jaws film. They're just undoing all the work they have done the rest of the year.

Marian

Shock sells TV.

Did anyone see the news about a 12 year old girl in Africa this week that was being attacked by some men and was (Apparently) saved by a lion that kept the men at bay while not attacking the girl?

That will never be shown on TV as its not shock TV

[EXTREME]

that would shock me i would be amazed