Vacationer bit by shark in Myrtle Beach as officials warn activity is on the rise, By Tyler Fleming first of all, he was swimming when no lifeguard was on duty..2ndly how is anyone suppossed to know if there are sharks in the water if there is no sighting..plus it being near a pier, im sure people were fishing so there was probably blood in the water in the first place,,,,,he was wrong place wrong time. Two people were bitten by sharks in the waters off Myrtle Beach in South Carolina Thursday with one of the victims requiring hundreds of stitches from the vicious attack. All rights reserved. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. To make matters a bit worse, the stingrays have been target of the sharks in shallow water, leaving some of the rays bloodied and others dead. WebA question I get asked all the time is: Are there shark attacks in Myrtle Beach South Carolina? We clear the beach right away when we see the sharks. Myrtle Beach in Horry County Three of the years five attacks have been on Myrtle Beach. The people bitten were all males and were 10, 16, and 52 years old. Daniel Abel, a local shark expert and Coastal Carolina University professor of marine science, believes due to the sharks quick release of Stowers arm, it was likely a blacktip shark a species commonly found along the shores of the Grand Strand. Stowers admitted to feeling like she was a spectacle, with beachgoers snapping photos as she tried to remain calm amid the pain as well as assure her two children that she was fine. Beach In 2019, there was one reported shark bite from a 59-year-old male. Both people were attacked in Myrtle Beach on Monday with one suffering a serious injury to the forearm and the second a more glancing bite to the leg, police told media outlets. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. Officials have no way of knowing whether the same shark is responsible for both bites the other one happened near 84th Ave. N and are the only recorded attacks within the city this year. Reach Nick Masuda at 843-607-0912. Stowers estimated the shark was about 3-4 feetin length, with its full body leaving the ocean to deliver the bite on her arm, just feet away from her 14- and 9-year-old children. In Florida they dont say shark, sharks are referred to as sea pests and who cares about sea pests or understands what they mean or are. In 2021, there have been three reported shark bites through Sept. 17, according to the data. Officials have no way of knowing whether the same shark is responsible for both bites the other one happened near 84th Ave. N and are the only recorded attacks within the city this year. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. Two swimmers survived being bitten by sharks this week at South Carolina's most popular beach. The people bitten were all males and were 10, 16, and 52 years old. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. The answer is not closing the beaches, the answer is educating the people on what to look for and what not to do. They learn to survive.. They prefer the live stuff, Abel said. Between 2000-2019, there were 74 shark bites reported in the Palmetto State. 1165 N. Fraser Street, Unit 12A Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 839-9623; EEO Report. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) Video was caught of some large sharks feeding along the coast of North Myrtle Beach. Period. In 2020, there was one report of contact with a marine animal by a 34-year-old male, but the animal was unknown and its unclear if that person was bitten. Tracking Sharks says there have been two shark attacks in South Carolina in 2022, one on Kiawah Island and one right here in Myrtle Beach. WebNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. An 11-year-old girl visiting North Myrtle Beach sprang to her feet and ran from the surf after a close encounter with a shark -- and her mother captured it all on video. Myrtle Beach is a popular tourist destination, but not unfamiliar with shark sightings. 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WMBF, in South Carolina, reported that the victim was coming out of the water around 7:45 p.m. near the 2nd Avenue Pier, with a shark attached to his foot. The girl was swimming when she was bit by something. Test yourself with our weekly quiz. However, I think officials in Myrle Beach should enforce tighter beach patrol measures to ensure that no one is swimming in dangerous waters. The girl was immediately attended to by lifeguards and had the wound wrapped. Did you stay up-to-date with this week's headlines? Each year there are several fatal encounters. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. A man swimming in the ocean was injured after officials said he was bitten by a shark Saturday evening at Myrtle Beach. Thankfully, it was very quick this time around.. Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue wasn't able to confirm whether it was a shark attack, but said the girl was transported to the hospital for a "marine-life incident" at around 2:55 p.m. on Monday. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Video shows the moment a young girl enjoying the ocean at a South Carolina beach sees a shark's fin coming out of the water and approaching her. Two people were bitten by sharks in the waters off Myrtle Beach in South Carolina Thursday with one of the victims requiring hundreds of stitches from the vicious attack. Shes nervous for sure, but we know that were in their home, so well continue to swim with caution, Oister told WMBF. Officials have no way of knowing whether the same shark is responsible for both bites the other one happened near 84th Ave. N and are the only recorded attacks within the city this year. Although reported shark sightings seem to be spiking, attacks are still rare. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. A Pittsburgh grandmother needed hundreds of stitches after she was bitten on the arm by a shark in Myrtle Beach, one of two attacks that day. The majority of shark attacks involve minor injuries and occur off the Atlantic coast of Florida, where the water is rough and bait fish feed. Sharks use water temperature as cues for their migration, Abel said. Two people were bitten by sharks on the same day this week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with one of the victims receiving hundreds of stitches. A woman who was bitten by a shark on Myrtle Beach in South Carolina has recalled the experience with her grandson, who was standing a few feet away. Say, they had an unwanted litter, theyll dump those animals in areas like that, and theyll just allow them to run free. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. And they arent allowed to catch sharks anyways although I dont know how you stop them if you are putting bait out there that they want to nibble on., Abel said adding any level of opportunity for a sharks exquisite sense of smell to be triggered can create danger for humans, although he cautioned bait is not the sharks preferred form of lunch., When there is a lot of the bait fish in the water, we have a hard time catching them with the bait we use. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The state also recorded four shark attacks in 2021, but only one attack in 2020. The people bitten were all males and were 10, 16, and 52 years old. Ill go back into the water because its not something that happens every day, she said. All rights reserved. Its kind of like a pack of wolves or coyotes. You have permission to edit this article. Cant go in the water or just cant come to the beach period? While Stowers husband, Brad, wrapped a towel around her bleeding arm, a pair of Lacks Beach Service lifeguards responded to Stowers injury around 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 19, calling for emergency back-up. We dont have a big year-around population of sharks, they migrate here when the temperature is warm. And chances are if youve spent much time in this area youve been to Myrtle Beach or one of the nearby beaches. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. While the Discovery Channels Shark Week and National Geographics Shark Fest which Abel was featured on in 2020 have put a newfound focus on sharks interaction with humankind, Abel also warns that shark attacks around the world, much less the Grand Strand, are uncommon., There is no shark commonly found here for which humans are a menu item.. The video, shared on Torres' Facebook page had been viewed over 1.6 million times early Wednesday. I didnt think I was going to be right next to a shark, Sara said. "I glanced [in the water] real fast, I saw a tip of a fin," Torres said. Always be aware of your surroundings at the beach, as shallow areas can serve as nurseries for sharks. According to Myrtle Beach South Carolina News, a teenager was bitten by a shark off the U.S. beach on the 21 st of June, on a private family campground in the Grand Strand. In August, two other non-fatal shark attacks were also reported around Myrtle Better education, but where does one find it? It was like an ax fell on my arm, said Stowers. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. A man swimming in the ocean was injured after officials said he was bitten by a shark Saturday evening at Myrtle Beach. Thankfully people are truly scared of sharks, so when we tell them why, they go, OK, bye!. Beach They are swift-swimming sharks that make rapid decisions about what to bite and what not to bite, said Abel, who also said that the area sees plenty of lemon and bull sharks. Cristy Torres, who was at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday celebrating her husband's birthday, filmed video of the girl being treated for a bite wound on her leg. The good news is hardly good news for someone suffering from a bite but the good news is they have taste receptors right inside their mouth and when they bite on something, they recognize almost instantaneously that its not something on their menu. Its like, Oops, Im sorry. Myrtle Beach is a popular summer destination along the Atlantic Coast, and nearly 40 species of sharks call the local waters home. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) Video was caught of some large sharks feeding along the coast of North Myrtle Beach. Cloudy skies. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Nicole Stowers' arm after being bit by a shark in Myrtle Beach on Aug. 19, 2020. WebA question I get asked all the time is: Are there shark attacks in Myrtle Beach South Carolina? "I heard lots of people on the beach attempting to say the shark wasn't dangerous, one man even said he would jump in and 'punch the shark,' that angered me of course.". 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. People are always go to cross paths with sharks as long as they swim it the waters, thats the chance we all take. Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue wasn't able to confirm whether it was a shark attack, but said the girl was transported to the hospital for a "marine-life incident" at around 2:55 p.m. on Monday. The state also recorded four shark attacks in 2021, but only one attack in 2020. And chances are if youve spent much time in this area youve been to Myrtle Beach or one of the nearby beaches. Both people were attacked in Myrtle Beach on Monday with one suffering a serious injury to the forearm and the second a more glancing bite to the leg, police told media outlets. In South Carolina, there hasnt been a fatal attack since 1852. The U.S. averages just under 45 shark bites per year, according to the Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida, while Abel says that there are near 100 cases reported worldwide, with less than 10 percent being fatal. The swimmers outrank the fishers, Lack-Chickering said. Blacktip sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks are all common to the South Carolina coast, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and can all pose a threat to humans in coastal areas. How would like the enforcement? WebNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. An 11-year-old girl visiting North Myrtle Beach sprang to her feet and ran from the surf after a close encounter with a shark -- and her mother captured it all on video. According to Myrtle Beach South Carolina News, a teenager was bitten by a shark off the U.S. beach on the 21 st of June, on a private family campground in the Grand Strand. In August, two other non-fatal shark attacks were also reported around Myrtle As Stowers stared off while putting up her damp hair, she suddenly felt an excruciating pain near her bicep. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. A man swimming in the ocean was injured after officials said he was bitten by a shark Saturday evening at Myrtle Beach. Two people were bitten by sharks on the same day this week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with one of the victims receiving hundreds of stitches. A girl swimming at a popular resort town in South Carolina was injured in what was an apparent shark attack on Monday. There is some damage that can be caused, and it can be quite serious. No other information was released. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 839-9623; EEO Report. Follow him on Twitter at @nickmasudaphoto. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. Its prudent not to swim where someone is fishing, or near a pier. Each year there are several fatal encounters. The two incidents on Myrtle Beach take South Carolina's total for 2022 to four. Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark. Both people were attacked in Myrtle Beach on Monday with one suffering a serious injury to the forearm and the second a more glancing bite to the leg, police told media outlets. WebA question I get asked all the time is: Are there shark attacks in Myrtle Beach South Carolina? MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. A Pittsburgh grandmother needed hundreds of stitches after she was bitten on the arm by a shark in Myrtle Beach, one of two attacks that day. Were engaging in aquatic activities that put us at risk, Burgess said. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark. Two people were bitten by sharks in the waters off Myrtle Beach in South Carolina Thursday with one of the victims requiring hundreds of stitches from the vicious attack. Nicole Oister sent WMBF News video of her daughter, Sara, boogie-boarding on Monday along the shoreline near 8th Avenue North. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Abel points to the murky water that lines the Grand Strand as a key contributor to keeping sharks in the area, as well as continued climate change an always controversial topic, although Abel doesnt think so when it comes to shark migration. Beach All I could think about was the pain.. Read moreConway drug-treatment clinic dispute could impact landmark near Myrtle Beach, Donald Gilliard is reviving "God's Trombones" as a Sweet Gilliard Production on March 4, this time at Timberlake Baptist Church in the Burgess community in southern Horry County. As for Sara, she now has a story she can share with her friends. Only one shark attack was recorded on South Carolina beaches in 2021, researchers said. The water was cleared by lifeguards during that incident. Nicole Stowers stood there, waist deep in the ocean with her room at the Myrtle Beach Resort just off in the distance. The two incidents on Myrtle Beach take South Carolina's total for 2022 to four. WebNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. An 11-year-old girl visiting North Myrtle Beach sprang to her feet and ran from the surf after a close encounter with a shark -- and her mother captured it all on video. ABC News' Rachel Katz contributed to this report. Each year there are several fatal encounters. It will restore any closed widgets or categories. You can see it here. A woman who was bitten by a shark on Myrtle Beach in South Carolina has recalled the experience with her grandson, who was standing a few feet away. At only 5-foot-3, wading into the surf has been commonplace on her multiple vacation trips to the Grand Strand from her native Pittsburgh never fearing a thing, more focused on keeping her two children in line and within arms length. The special is titled When Sharks Attack: Deep Dives and it airs at 8 pm on National Geographic. The majority of shark attacks involve minor injuries and occur off the Atlantic coast of Florida, where the water is rough and bait fish feed. "That's when I heard, 'Someone's been bitten by a shark, someone's been bitten by a shark.' Two swimmers at South Carolinas popular Myrtle Beach were bitten by sharks Monday but were expected to survive, police said. I saw the family, they started screaming, 'Shark, shark.'". Net Shark attack at Myrtle Beach. WMBF, in South Carolina, reported that the victim was coming out of the water around 7:45 p.m. near the 2nd Avenue Pier, with a shark attached to his foot. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.. Overcast. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) Video was caught of some large sharks feeding along the coast of North Myrtle Beach. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Shark Year Magazine. Typically they are cases of mistaken identity the shark mistakes the flash of the lighter skin of the palm of a hand or the sole of a foot for its prey, typically a bait fish like a mullet or menhaden.. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) Video was caught of some large sharks feeding along the coast of North Myrtle Beach. The photo of his shark bite was taken by a friend, WMBF reported. The special is titled When Sharks Attack: Deep Dives and it airs at 8 pm on National Geographic. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) A 65-year-old man in Alabama died after being attacked by dogs Tuesday morning, according to the Jefferson County Coroners Office. Witnesses said the victim appeared to be in his late teens or early 20s. Also, try to swim in groups, avoid erratic movements, and leave shiny jewelry behind, as sharks can confuse it for fish scales, experts say. In 2021, there have been three reported shark bites through Sept. 17, according to the data. A post shared by Nicole Oister (@oisterfamily), I was taking video of her, and all of a sudden, she starts running out of water, Nicole Oister said. A woman who was bitten by a shark on Myrtle Beach in South Carolina has recalled the experience with her grandson, who was standing a few feet away. Coastal Carolina professor Daniel Abel with undergraduate Rachel Hildebrand and graduate student Andrew Sitlinger after the research crew hauled in a sandbar shark. 0:00 3:02 Two people suffered shark bites on the same day in Myrtle Beach this week, officials said, and one of them reportedly required hundreds of stiches from the attack. 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