The Dorsal Fin

YouTube user jajapick recently uploaded the above video shot in Tampa Bay. In the never ending battle between tarpon fishermen and great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran), another victory goes to the great hammerhead…but they’re not really keeping score.

My Fox Tampa Bay recently released two video segments about shark attacks, which seem to be in response to Wednesday’s attack at St. Pete Beach involving 19-year old, Jenna James. Kudos to the producers and reporters involved with these segments for taking the high road and reporting the facts of shark attack odds and stressing awareness as opposed to fear when it comes to sharks and swimming in the ocean.
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