Hammerheads’ Thrilling Visit in Alabama’s Waters

15 JUNE 2023 BY LINNEA

Imagine spending a day in the sun...

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...when suddenly, you’re not alone in the water

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That’s exactly what happened to a large group of boaters recently.

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In a video posted by Meredith Perry, the few swimmers left in the water are seen leaping up into their boat as the hammerheads swim ever closer.

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Perry’s fiancé, Paul Hubble, estimated that as many as eight sharks were swimming between the boats.

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The sight of the hammerheads, noticeable by their distinct head shape, caused quite a stir as people scrambled onto the boats.

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In a twist to the tale, Hubble decided to stay in the water even as everyone else ran for it.

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Hubble’s decision to stay with the hammerheads provides a unique perspective.

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The sharks stuck around for about 10 minutes before swimming out to deeper waters.

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Which provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the boaters.

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