{"id":59773,"date":"2024-07-09T15:46:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T19:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=59773"},"modified":"2024-07-09T15:46:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T19:46:28","slug":"did-you-know-220","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2024\/07\/did-you-know-220\/","title":{"rendered":"Did you Know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Paul Waldmiller<\/p>\n\n\n

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Did you know that there has been an increase in shark attacks here in Florida?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just last year, Smyrna Beach was designated by some experts as the \u201cshark bite capital of the world.\u201d In 2023, there were 16 confirmed bites in Florida, with 8 of them occurring in Volusia County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, we have seen a steady increase in bites. In just June, alone, there were more than 3 shark attacks on swimmers. One in Nassau County, specifically near the Amelia River and Fernandina Beach, three more bites reported on Beaches in Walton County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some scientists are attributing the warmer weather and ocean waters dure to the increase in bites from sharks. Some also attribute the ocean temperature rise to \u201cclimate change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the increase in heat this year, there is no doubt many will seek relief at our beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission offers the following tips to avoid shark bites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Always stay in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Don\u2019t wander too far from shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Avoid being in the water at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Don\u2019t enter the water if you are bleeding or menstruating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Be careful what you where, don\u2019t wear bright clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Don\u2019t splash too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Don\u2019t swim too far from shore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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