Yeowch! Ervin Maccarty Bit by a Nurse Shark!

For all of us that have swam with these gentle sharks the thought has always been in the back of the mind...   Well, now we know:

Shark Attacks Surfer on Live TV

The World Surf League has issued the following statement:

"We are incredibly grateful that no one was seriously injured today. Mick’s composure and quick acting in the face of a terrifying situation was nothing short of heroic and the rapid response of our Water Safety personnel was commendable — they are truly world class at what they do.

The safety of our athletes is a priority for the WSL and, after discussions with both Finalists, we have decided to cancel the remainder of competition at the J-Bay Open. We appreciate the ongoing support we have in South Africa and once again want to express our gratitude to the Water Safety Team.”

Shark attacks surfer in South Africa

The Bieber / Tremini Shark Attack Hoax...

No, Justin Bieber and Joe Tremani were not attacked by a Reef Shark.

Bieber / Tremeni Reef Shark Hoax Injury

The injuries in the image that's circulating with comments about being bitten by a shark look a lot more like a fall injury and scrape consistent with falling off of a boat or a dock or even a high impact crash during a water sport...

Just in time for Shark Week. 

Ugh...

These injuries even look more like some other guy's recent run-in with some barbed wire.

Time to go back to "Shark Academy" with Jonathon Bird

Amazing Video of 1000's of Blacktip Sharks in Florida

1000's of Black Tip Sharks in Florida

Really stunning helicopter video of 1000's of Blacktip Sharks swarming a beach in Florida.

2015's 5th North Carolina Shark Attack Video

"The 47-year-old man was swimming near Avon, North Carolina, at around 11:40 a.m. with another adult and three children when he saw the shark nearby, local station WTKR reported. He yelled “Shark!” and was helping the others get out of the water when he was bitten."