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Shark attack

Posted by George on Pompano on 7/20/2022, 2:02 pm

I just saw a pretty nasty picture of a shark bite to someones leg that was supposed to have taken place in one of our canals. I have also heard reports of bull sharks being spotted here in bayou Vista. Anyone else aware of this?

Re: Shark attack

Posted by George on Pompano on 7/21/2022, 10:00 am, in reply to "Shark attack"

It was a neighbor who showed me the picture on their phone of the shark bite that was supposed to have taken place here in Bayou Vista. I agree that shark attacks are as rare as hens teeth and would made the news.

Re: Shark attack

Posted by P Nelson on 7/21/2022, 9:47 am, in reply to "Shark attack"

I contacted the Mayor, and she stated that she was not aware of any shark bites in BV. I also contacted the Galveston County Sheriff's Dept. They also were not aware of any shark bites in or around Bayou Vista.
Maybe someone was watching too much shark week?

Re: Shark attack

Posted by Carrie on 7/20/2022, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Shark attack"

Shark attacks are rare in Texas. The International Unprovoked Shark Attack File shows 44 shark bites in Texas from 1911-present (https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/maps/na/usa/texas/.)

A few sharks have been caught in our canals but have not been considered a threat to swimmers. I could not find anything in the Gal. Daily News or the above file showing a shark bite in Bayou Vista.

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Posted by BomBomBomBom on 7/20/2022, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Shark attack"

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