Sharks of the South Carolina Coast | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Sharks are everywhere along South Carolina’s coast — from aggressive bull sharks patrolling beaches to the quirky, plant-eating bonnethead, and even the elusive great white. Discover the full roster: lemon sharks, finetooths, blacknoses, tigers, nurse sharks, hammerheads (including the rare Carolina hammerhead), and the gentle whale shark. Learn smart safety tips — stay calm if you spot one, avoid dawn/dusk swims, ditch shiny jewelry, swim with a buddy, and never touch a dead shark. Sharks aren’t your enemy — they’re vital ocean guardians. Know them, respect them, and enjoy the water safely…