Myrtle Beach Disc Golfers Astonished by Unexpected Shark Drop

News Summary

On May 18, 2025, a surreal incident unfolded at the Splinter City Disc Golf Course in Myrtle Beach when an osprey dropped a hammerhead shark near the 11th hole. Witnesses, including disc golfer Jonathan Marlowe, were left in awe as the scene turned into an unexpected wildlife spectacle. The bizarre encounter between the bird and inquisitive crows led to the shark’s dramatic descent, captivating the local community and igniting discussions about rare wildlife occurrences in public recreation areas.

Unexpected Wildlife Encounter Stuns Disc Golfers in Myrtle Beach

In a charming twist of nature, Myrtle Beach found itself at the center of an extraordinary event that will undoubtedly be the talk of the town. On May 18, 2025, a lively day at the Splinter City Disc Golf Course transformed into a scene out of an adventure movie when an osprey—a bird often referred to as a “fish hawk”—unexpectedly dropped a small hammerhead shark right near the 11th hole.

The Dramatic Drop

Did that really just happen?, became the collective thought among those who witnessed the incident. The timing couldn’t have been stranger, and the course quickly turned into an impromptu wildlife spectacle.

Crow Trouble

half a mile from the ocean, clutching the hammerhead shark, which was notably longer than a foot and unusual since ospreys usually feast on fish under 12 inches. While ospreys are normally superb hunters of aquatic life, the encounter began to take a turn when two pesky crows decided they would not let the osprey enjoy its meal easily.

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Shark Species Insight

ten known species of hammerhead sharks globally, including the bonnethead, scalloped hammerhead, and great hammerhead, which are prevalent along the southern U.S. Atlantic Coast. Moreover, a new species known as the Carolina hammerhead was documented in the region in 2013, though it remains unclear which type of shark graced the Myrtle Beach skies.

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