What is the Fort Lauderdale Shark?
The Fort Lauderdale Shark is a rare, but not unheard of, shark. The shark was first spotted floating in water near Fort Lauderdale in Florida on July 28.
Local news reports state that the shark is an eight-foot long blacktip reef shark. Although this species of shark is not uncommon, it is rarely seen and usually only encountered by divers or by people swimming in close proximity to beaches.
This sighting has led to some speculation about what may have caused the shark’s death.
Although there is no definitive answer, it is possible that the shark was killed by another animal, such as a large fish or dolphin, or that it died due to natural causes such as old age.
Where was it found?
The shark was found floating in water near a pier in Fort Lauderdale.
What kind of shark is it?
The shark is a bull shark.
How many sharks were there?
The shark that was found floating in Fort Lauderdale Water on Nov. 17 was identified as a six-foot-long blacktip shark. Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say that this is only the fourth time that a blacktip shark has been documented in county waters. While it is not clear how many sharks are living in Lake Okeechobee, researchers say that they are concerned about their population numbers due to the increasing popularity of fishing for these animals in the area.
Why are they named this way?
Fort Lauderdale sharks are named for the city in which they were first discovered. These sharks are commonly found near the coasts of Florida and can grow to be up to 6 feet long.
Were they hungry?
The Fort Lauderdale Shark was found floating in water. There is no telling how long this shark had been in the water or what may have caused it to float. One possibility is that the shark was hungry and looking for food when it got stranded.
