Summary
A paddleboarder named Jared from Miami captured video footage of a rare encounter with a scalloped hammerhead shark near Haulover Beach. Hammerhead sharks, which are endangered or threatened, are not frequently seen, making Jared's experience unusual. Jared shared the footage online, where it gained significant attention.
Key Facts
- Jared encountered a hammerhead shark while paddleboarding in Miami.
- Scalloped hammerhead sharks are found in warm coastal waters around the world.
- Hammerhead sightings are rare due to commercial fishing and the shark fin trade.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lists some hammerhead populations as endangered or threatened.
- Jared recorded the encounter and shared the video on social media, gaining over 500,000 views.
- Despite their appearance, hammerhead sharks are not dangerous to humans.
- Jared observed the same shark on two more occasions in the following days.
- A hammerhead shark nursery was recently discovered in nearby Biscayne Bay.
