Experts suggest that shark activity increases in warmer waters, especially near shorelines where bait fish gather in large schools. These areas often attract predatory wildlife like sharks, leading to unintentional attacks on humans.
Mistaken identity plays a major role; swimmers or surfers can be mistaken for prey, especially in murky or turbulent conditions.
While attacks like this are rare, they do occur along the Gulf and Padre Island coasts, especially during summer months when more people take to the open waters. Sharks are not typically aggressive toward humans, but their presence near popular beaches necessitates vigilance.
