Sharks spotted in local North Carolina Rivers

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Swimmers and boaters are being warned after numerous sightings and catches of juvenile and sub-adult bull sharks in the Chowan, Meherrin and Nottoway rivers. All though no attacks have been reported, the extremely warm water in the Albemarle Sound and it's tributaries is leading to the recent influx of sharks into the brackish and freshwater estuaries. "The main thing that's changed is the temperature's gotten hotter," said Chuck Bangley, a researcher at East Carolina University. In the last decade, Bangley said, water temperatures in Pamlico Sound have increased about 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Researchers don't have an explanation for the temperature increase, but they're seeing the effects. "If the water gets in the 75-degree or higher range for a lot of June, you'll begin to see a lot of juvenile bull sharks show up in the area" .The young sharks will leave in the fall for warmer waters then return again next year. Bull sharks are blamed for biting more people than any other species of shark. Known for their aggressive nature, their bite is particularly strong. "Even those accidental bites, because we're talking about a big, powerful animal, can do a lot of damage," he said.

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