At the beach, purple means pests — but don't worry, that doesn't necessarily include sharks ... the flags used by the association, some areas may use flags slightly differently. Florida ...

Still, Florida leads the world in shark attacks ... It uses a four-flag warning system, raised at different beach access points to warn beachgoers of any dangers in the Gulf: a purple flag ...

A popular stretch of beach in Florida's panhandle has reopened ... authorities can do to protect people from sharks, other than to post purple flags warning of dangerous marine life.

He was sitting on the beach when a teen girl approached his group asking if anyone could swim. “I said ‘no I absolutely could ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. - A shark was spotted at Panama City Beach swimming near a startled swimmer. Footage from the tour operator, Flippin’ Awesome Adventures, shows a woman shouting in the water as the ...

Here's what months sharks are most active in Florida oceans, where the most shark bites happen and safety tips for avoiding sharks while swimming.

According to the International Shark Attack file administered by the Florida Museum of Natural ... similar to Amber Alerts or revisions to beach flags. Typically, a purple flag flown at Alabama ...

Published December 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott A red flag flies from a lifeguard stand at 12th Avenue South in North Myrtle Beach where a man was treated for a shark bite this ...