Did a shark (or sharks) bite four people off Myrtle Beach?

UPDATE: WPED News Channel 15 has since reported that police confirmed “sharks” were responsible for the bites but had no confirmation of species.

According to a WPED News Channel 15, four people were bitten yesterday by an unidentified marine animal (or animals) while swimming/bathing at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The victims suffered various injuries to the legs, feet, and hands. However, none of the injuries were life-threatening.

The species involved in the attacks has/have not been identified. However, other media outlets, including ABC News have reported the incident as a “probable shark attack.”

Myrtle Beach Online reports that the bites took place over a ten-minute span between 72nd Avenue north and 82nd Avenue North, during the early afternoon. The bites were reported around 1:20pm. According to the report, photos of the bite marks are being sent to researchers at the University of Florida for review.

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About George Probst

George T Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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