Shark Spotted Near South Padre Island Beach

Travel and adventure are some of my favorite things, and we have lots of that here in Texas. There is so much to do and see as long as you’re up for it, although when it comes to getting in the water near South Padre Island, I am OUT after watching a new video that popped up on TikTok.

Where the Shark Was Spotted

According to My San Antonio, there was a shark spotted near the shoreline. Obviously, it got a lot of attention because this was not a small shark. Plus, it was only a year ago when the last horrible shark attack took place near the same location.

Watch the Viral Shark Video

Onlookers noticed the shark swimming in the shallows off Cameron County Beach Access No. 5, which is near the north end of South Padre Island. The video that was posted online was taken on Saturday, July 19th. The area where the shark was spotted is often one of the most popular areas, as it allows people to drive directly onto the hardpack sand.

@10ve.br3nxy Shark was caught today at south padre island #fypシ #shark #rgv #956 #riograndevalley #ocean #beach #viral #trending #viralvideo #sharkattack ♬ original sound - ℬℯ

Details of Last Year’s Attack

There was an 8-foot-long bull shark that attacked a 48-year-old Celina, Texas woman last year. The shark bit her leg, took a large portion of her calf, and she was in the hospital for weeks.

The shark also bit her husband, who was trying to save his wife. That shark was captured by Texas Parks and Wildlife and relocated to deeper waters.

While shark attacks aren’t very common, just hearing about this and seeing the video is enough for me to stay on land and avoid being a snack for a shark.

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Source: New Video Shows Why I Will Avoid Water at South Padre Island

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