Sharks Force Spring Break Beach Closures

Sharks Force Spring Break Beach Closures
Tens of thousands of black tip and spinner sharks migrating from Florida to North Carolina have caused beach closures in South Florida during one of the busiest weeks of the year. Tourists from all over Canada and the US flock to Florida for spring break each year. By mid-March the annual shark migration has usually passed, and the waters are usually a little warmer. This year, the sharks have been observed extremely close to the shore, causing lifeguards to raise danger flags and close beaches to swimmers. While shark sightings are common in Florida, Australia, and South Africa, shark attacks are rare around the world. In 2012, there were 80 recorded human attacks by sharks worldwide, with only seven fatalities. Most shark attacks involve surfers.

1. Beaches are being closed in Florida because there is a massive shark migration taking place. The sharks are swimming close to the shore.
2. The timing of this year’s migration is inconvenient for humans because it’s spring break and many North American tourists are in Florida.
3. The report mentions surfers because these are the most common human victims of shark attacks.