Posted in Florida November 28, 2019 by

Great White Sharks Are Heading Toward Florida Waters This Winter—Here’s What You Need To Know

Living in Florida means we don’t have to worry about many things that other parts of the country do. Blizzards, avalanches, and the like. But there is one thing that we do need to worry about that many other states don’t—sharks. Florida has had its fair share of shark attacks, and researchers are saying that this winter might be bringing a few Canadian great whites our way. Here’s everything you need to know about the great white sharks in Florida this winter…

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Researchers are saying that great white sharks have begun their long migration from Canada and have been heading toward South Florida’s coast.
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Data from Ocearch, the shark advocacy group, is able to report the tracking of these great whites as they move south for warmer winter weather.
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During the summer months in Nova Scotia, Ocearch was able to catch and tag 11 white sharks, which they now can track their migration as they head toward Florida.
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While some of the Canadian white sharks have been reported around the Carolinas, a 1,124-pound male named Sydney has surfaced near Daytona Beach just a few weeks back.
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While every winter brings about a few shark sightings, it shouldn’t be alarming for Floridians, as shark interactions are quite rare.
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However, it’s still important to stay in the know about these sharks and to be cautious when entering the water where a shark has been spotted.
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It should be noted that researchers have said that great whites are quite timid around humans and tend to be shyer than one might imagine.
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While great white sharks are extremely large and quite terrifying to some thanks in large part to movies like Jaws and Sharknado, the International Shark Attack File in Gainesville notes that no one in Florida has been attacked by one.
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But it’s still important to take heed of warnings and to also keep an eye out in your local news before you frequent the beach this winter.
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Have any more shark tips for Floridians and visitors to Florida this winter? Share them in the comments section!

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