Do sharks swim in Tampa Bay?
About a dozen shark species frequent Tampa Bay. Tenants include hammerheads, bonnetheads, nurse sharks, blacktips, lemon sharks and bull sharks to name a few. Sharks migrate in and out of Florida’s waters each year. The first shark on our list of potential dive partners in the sharks of Tampa is the formidable Tiger Shark, a leading predator on Florida’s West Coast. These large sharks are known for their distinctive tiger-like stripes, which fade as they mature.
What month are sharks most active in Florida?
Shark activity in Florida waters peaks between April and October, coinciding with increased human presence in the water. Welcome to New Smyrna Beach — Florida’s spring break hotspot and the Shark Attack Capital of the World. Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante investigates to figure out why this party spot has become so deadly before more blood ends up in the water.