Juvenile Great Hammerhead Sharks Rely on South Florida's Biscayne Bay, Study Shows

Young hammerhead sharks love Biscayne Bay. Leave them alone, humans.

Juvenile critically endangered great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) flock to the waters of Biscayne Bay in southern Florida. While humans come for recreational fishing, boating, and snorkeling, the more than 600 animal species come here for the good eats. In particular, the young hammerheads feast on the small inshore stingrays that dot the sand, fish, and smaller sharks. Now, a multi-year study found that these juvenile hammerheads use th…

Video Hammerhead shark falls from sky onto South Carolina disc golf course

A group of disc golfers witnessed a baby hammerhead shark fall from the sky while in the middle of a game on the morning of May 18 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Hammerhead Shark ‘Literally Fell Out of the Sky’ on Myrtle Beach Disc Golfers

A casual morning round of disc golf turned into something out of a fever dream when a baby hammerhead shark fell from the sky and landed near Hole 11 at Splinter City Disc Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jonathan Marlowe, 44, was playing with three friends when they spotted an osprey overhead carrying something in its talons. “It’s not uncommon to see an osprey carrying something, but you take note because it’s really cool to see,” …

Juvenile great hammerhead sharks rely on South Florida's Biscayne Bay, study shows

An eight-year study highlights Biscayne Bay as a vital nursery and seasonal refuge for great hammerhead sharks, underscoring its importance across life stages and for long-term shark conservation.

Hammerhead shark falls from the sky on unsuspecting golfers in South Carolina

You've probably heard of it raining cats and dogs. But what about it raining sharks?

Juvenile great hammerhead sharks rely on South Florida’s Biscayne Bay - Scientific Inquirer

An eight-year study highlights Biscayne Bay as a vital nursery and seasonal refuge for great hammerhead sharks, underscoring its importance across life stages and for long-term shark conservation. A new study from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science finds that juvenile great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran), a critically endangered species, rely heavily on the resources of Florida’s Biscayne Ba…