A group of disc golfers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, witnessed something truly surprising—a baby hammerhead shark fell from the sky and landed right in the middle of their game. The group was playing at the Splinter City Disc Golf Course when they noticed the shark on the ground. At first, they thought it was just an ordinary fish, but on closer look, they realized it was a young hammerhead shark.
This strange event happened because an osprey, a bird that hunts fish, likely dropped the shark mid-flight. Wildlife experts say the osprey may have lost its grip when chased by other birds, like crows. The disc golfers didn’t touch the shark but took photos, which later went viral online. Though unusual, the event was a reminder of how nature can show up in unexpected ways—even on a golf course.
What Caused the Shark to Fall from the Sky?
Experts believe the baby shark was being carried by an osprey, which had caught it from nearby waters. Ospreys are often seen fishing around coastal areas, and they can carry small prey like fish. In this case, the shark was about one foot long, making it just light enough for the bird to carry. However, when a group of crows began to bother the osprey in the air, it may have panicked and dropped the shark.
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This disc golf course is located only half a mile from the beach, so it’s very likely that the bird caught the shark from the ocean and was flying inland when the incident occurred. This isn’t something people see every day, which is why the story has gained so much attention.
Key Points:
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The shark was a baby hammerhead, around one foot long.
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It fell during a disc golf game at Splinter City, Myrtle Beach.
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An osprey likely dropped the shark mid-flight after being chased by crows.
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The course is near the ocean, where hammerhead sharks live.
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Players took photos but left the shark where it landed.
