Sharks Are Back and Not Here to Hurt You | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Shark populations are rebounding thanks to conservation, bringing more sharks—and more encounters—to beaches in California and Florida. But don’t panic: shark bites are actually down globally, with only 25 in the U.S. last year, mostly in Florida. Most bites are mistaken identity—sharks investigate shiny objects or sounds, not humans. Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante’s new Shark Week special reveals the incredible, glowing, and massive sharks right here in America. Stay safe by avoiding dawn/dusk swims, river mouths, and fishing zones—but there’s no need to fear the ocean. Listen in…