US EditionSecond Reported Shark Bite on Hilton Head Island in One Week
- Hilton Head Island experienced its second shark bite in a week when a swimmer suffered leg injuries consistent with a shark attack near Coligny Beach on Sunday midday.
- This second event occurred shortly after a June 17 shark attack near Sea Pines Resort, where a 12-year-old girl suffered a leg injury and was flown to a medical facility in Savannah, Georgia.
- Both individuals were promptly treated at the scene by local emergency responders, with their injuries described as leg wounds caused by shark bites that were not considered life-threatening.
- In 2024, the U.S. saw 28 unprovoked shark bites, with Florida reporting 14 and South Carolina two, while officials monitor wildlife activity and raise flags to warn beachgoers of conditions and dangerous marine life.
- These incidents highlight the dynamic nature of beach and marine conditions during summer, underscoring the importance of vigilant wildlife monitoring and public safety measures on Hilton Head Island.
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Second reported shark bite on Hilton Head Island in one week
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue responded to a reported shark bite Sunday afternoon that left a patient with believed non-life-threatening injuries. This was the second reported bite in the week, as the previous bite occurred Wednesday afternoon. Reported shark attack on HHI At approximately 12:10 p.m., HHI Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency at Coligny Beach Park. The incident resulted in a patien…
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