Two People Bitten by Shark on South Padre Island during Fourth of July Celebrations

South Padre Island, Texas United States of America
Another person was reportedly bitten less than half a mile away from the first attack, but their condition is unknown.
At least two people were bitten by a single shark on South Padre Island during Fourth of July celebrations.
The first incident occurred around 11 a.m. near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill, where a man suffered severe injuries to his leg.
The South Padre Island Fire and Police Departments treated the man at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
The Texas Game Warden's office is investigating the incidents.
Two People Bitten by Shark on South Padre Island during Fourth of July Celebrations

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Tex. - Multiple shark attacks were reported on South Padre Island during the Fourth of July celebrations on July 4, 2024. According to various sources, at least two people were bitten by a single shark believed to be about 6 feet long.

The first incident occurred around 11 a.m., when a man suffered severe injuries from a shark bite to his leg near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill. The man was treated at the scene by the South Padre Island Fire and Police Departments before being transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Another person was also reportedly bitten less than half a mile away from the first attack, but their condition is unknown.

The South Padre Island Beach Patrol, fire, and police departments are currently patrolling the shoreline and utilizing drones to ensure public safety. The Texas Game Warden's office is also investigating the incidents.

One man was severely bitten by a shark near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill on South Padre Island during Fourth of July celebrations.

The last reported shark attack in the area occurred five years ago, according to Texas Game Warden Capt. Chris Dowdy. The Coast Guard has advised beachgoers to avoid the water but has not yet closed any beaches.

Here's a timeline of events based on available information:

  • Around 11 a.m., a man was severely bitten by a shark near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill on South Padre Island.
  • Another person was reportedly bitten less than half a mile away from the first attack, but their condition is unknown.
  • The South Padre Island Fire and Police Departments treated the man at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Sources:

  1. KGNS: Reports of shark attacks on South Padre Island flood social media (https://www.kgns.tv/2024/07/04/reports-shark-attacks-south-padre-island-floodsocialmedia/

  2. ABC News: Shark believed to have injured 4 people in waters off South Padre Island on Fourth of July (https://abcnews.go.com/US/south-padreislandsharkattack/story?id=111677292)

  3. CBS News: 2 swimmers bitten by shark off Texas' South Padre Island, officials say (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-swimmers-bitten-by-shark-texas-southpadreisland/

  4. Fox News: Shark attacks 4 people at Texas beach on Fourth of July: police (https://www.foxnews.com/us/sharkattacks4peopletexasbeachfourthjulypolice)

  5. KHOU: Multiple shark attacks reported on South Padre Island during July Fourth celebrations (https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/south-padreislandsharkbite/285-9f817e84-9ec5-4d8c-9465-589755c2c452)


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  • The condition of the second victim is unknown.
  • The exact number of people bitten by the shark is not clear.

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Reports of shark attacks on South Padre Island flood social media

KGNS-TV Roger Uvalle Thursday, 04 July 2024 20:29
  • Unique Points
    • On Thursday, July 4, a man suffered a severe shark bite at South Padre Island during the morning's Fourth of July celebrations.
    • South Padre Island City Secretary Nikki Soto confirmed one shark attack incident.
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Shark attacks 4 people at Texas beach on Fourth of July: police

Fox News Media Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Friday, 05 July 2024 00:36
  • Unique Points
    • Four people were injured in separate shark attacks at South Padre Island, Texas on the Fourth of July.
    • One male victim was severely bitten in his leg and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
    • Authorities believe a single shark about 6 feet long was responsible for the attacks based on witness reports and images on social media.
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Shark believed to have injured 4 people in waters off South Padre Island on Fourth of July

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Friday, 05 July 2024 00:36
  • Unique Points
    • A shark is believed to have injured 4 people off the southern coast of Texas on the Fourth of July.
    • One man received a severe bite to his leg at around 11 a.m. local time near the 4100 block of Gulf Boulevard.
    • Another person was bitten by the shark, while one was grazed and another injured fending off the shark.
    • The shark has escaped to open waters and there is no plan to contain it at this time.
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2 swimmers bitten by shark off Texas' South Padre Island, officials say

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Mary Cunningham Friday, 05 July 2024 00:37
  • Unique Points
    • At least two swimmers were bitten by a shark off South Padre Island, Texas on July 4, 2024.
    • Two people were bitten by the same shark.
    • The shark is believed to be about 6 feet long.
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Multiple shark attacks reported on South Padre Island during July Fourth celebrations

KHOU News Houston Associated Press Thursday, 04 July 2024 15:40
  • Unique Points
    • A man suffered a severe shark bite to his leg near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill on South Padre Island around 11 a.m. on July Fourth.
    • Another person was treated for shark bites less than half a mile away from the first attack.
    • Two people were bitten by a single shark, believed to be about 6 feet long, during the July Fourth celebrations on South Padre Island.
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    • Four people were injured in separate shark attacks at South Padre Island, Texas on the Fourth of July.
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