Did 1 Shark Attack 4 People Off South Padre Island On The 4th Of July?

Did 1 shark attack 4 people off South Padre Island on the 4th of July? That's what some reports are saying, and video from the scene is chaotic!

It's like something out of Jaws! That movie was also famously set during the 4th of July weekend, and now our national nightmare has come true! 4 people were reportedly attacked by what many believe was the same shark! Here's more on the shark attack story.

ABC News reports that 4 people are believed to have been injured by the same shark off South Padre Island on the 4th of July. They were reportedly 4 separate incidents which did include 2 bites. Now, there's reason to believe it was the same shark causing harm in the waters.

Video was trending on social media yesterday afternoon showing people dragging one woman out of the water as witnesses scream and cry about what they just saw happen. People seem to be in shock as they notice the amount of blood and the massive chunk missing from the woman's leg. The injury was definitely severe. It appears that emergency crews were able to quickly get to her and an officer can be seen helping her out in the video. You can watch that NSFW video below.

During the video, the person filming alternates from showing the victim to showing the water where you can see a shark swimming just off the coast. It certainly appears that it's the shark believed to have done all of these attacks. It sounds like the shark ended up swimming away into open waters and there are no plans to go out and obtain it at this time. ABC News reports that a second person was bitten by the shark while another person was grazed, and a fourth was injured fending off the shark.

A statement from the South Padre Island Beach patrol on ABC News reads, "Shark encounters of this nature are not a common occurrence in Texas. When bites from sharks do occur, they are usually a case of mistaken identity by sharks looking for food."

You can watch the video and photos captured at the scene of the shark attack off South Padre Island below. Be careful because it shows a lot of blood and a gruesome injury. It is definitely Not Safe For Work.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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