July 19, 2019 — According to scientists, sharks are quickly increasing in numbers along the Texas coast.
“With the work that the government is putting in, we’re definitely seeing a lot more sharks,” said local fisherman Cris Southers. “A lot healthier sharks [too].”
Throughout the last few weeks, multiple fishermen have received media attention after catching large sharks along Texas beaches.
“If you’re in the water, you’re likely near a shark,” said Dr. Greg Stunz, a professor of marine biology.
According to Dr. Stunz, the shark population along the Texas coast is larger than it has been in years. The professor credits the increase in shark numbers to new U.S. government regulations, and education.
“They’ve really rebounded, due to stricter regulations,” said Dr. Stunz.
The professor works alongside the Harte Research Institute, an organization the tracks and studies the movement of sharks.