Police have issued a warning to beachgoers to avoid shark-infested waters after dozens of them were spotted in a terrifying video.
In the clip filmed by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office’s aviation unit in Florida last week, the sea appeared teeming with the deadly beasts.
Police shared the video on Facebook alongside a grave caution for would-be swimmers. They wrote: "A day in the water is a fun way to beat our Florida heat, but it's important to be aware of the dangers below the water as well as above. "Our Aviation Unit captured this video of sharks swimming near the Anclote Sandbar and Anclote Island earlier this week."This National Water Safety Month, familiarize yourself with the water safety tips below before heading into the water."People were told to "be cautious of your surroundings", "learn to swim and always swim with a buddy", "keep a fully charged phone and first aid kit close by for emergencies" and "never leave children unattended in or near water".The sharks seen in the video are likely blacktip sharks, according to NBC Miami.
Blacktip sharks have been known to grow over 9ft in length (2.74m), although an average adult tends to be around 5ft long (1.52m).
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