Every winter, thousands of blacktip sharks migrate to Florida to hunt, mate and give birth along the Atlantic coast. They often travel in large schools and hunt right on the water’s edge, which may further people’s fearful perception of sharks.
Biologist Shari Tellman has a different opinion. She thinks this is something that should celebrated rather than feared. “The fact that the sharks are around and in good numbers means our ecosystem is in balance,” she says. “So in that respect, it’s good news. Definitely good news, not bad news.”
According to the International Shark Attack File, blacktips are responsible for only 20 percent of unprovoked attacks in Florida – none of which were fatal. Regardless of their relatively small threat to human’s, surfers and swimmers should exercise caution before entering the water. This footage, brought to you by Blacktip Fishing, captures firsthand the ferocity and intensity of these amazing predators.
