Myrtle Beach Shark Attacks Highlighted Tonight In New TV Special

We are knee-deep in summer with one of the busiest beach weekends of the year just a few days ago. And you can’t think beach for too long without thinking…

Melanie Day

Updated Jul 8, 2021 6:20 PM EDT

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We are knee-deep in summer with one of the busiest beach weekends of the year just a few days ago. And you can't think beach for too long without thinking sharks. A new tv special airing tonight will focus on Myrtle Beach shark attacks. And chances are if you've spent much time in this area you've been to Myrtle Beach or one of the nearby beaches. The special is titled "When Sharks Attack: Deep Dives" and it airs at 8 pm on National Geographic.

The episode is entitled "4 Bites, 10 minutes" and is based on the events of June 14th, 2012 when 4 shark attacks occurred in a small area in just a ten-minute time span. In the episode, scientists attempt to discover what could have caused the spike in shark activity at that time.

Read more about the Myrtle Beach Shark attacks here

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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.