Many beach goers and fisherman near Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula have spotted more sharks in the water. Why? Could be the warmer water temperature that is attracting greater number of schooling fish. MORE INFO: HERE
WHAT CAN YOU DO: The Galveston Island Beach Patrol has some advice for avoiding sharks:
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Don’t swim near areas where water empties into the gulf. Sharks are common in those areas.
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Don’t go in the water if you’re bleeding.
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When wade fishing, don’t keep the bleeding fish you’ve caught near you in the water. That can attract sharks.
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Don’t try to swim through a school of fish. Sharks prey on schooling fish.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed an increase in large shark sightings in the past month or so near Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula.
Posted by FOX 4 News on Friday, June 15, 2018
