Texan Waters: Now with More Bite!

Fourth of July Freedom Swims Cut Short by Sharks

Update: Texas Parks and Wildlife

Over the holiday, two unlucky swimmers got up close and personal with Lady Liberty's cousin: a shark! Texas Game Warden Captain Chris "Jaws" Dowdy reported that these folks got a special kind of freedom ride – one to Valley Regional Medical Center and the other airlifted to parts unknown. Now that's a holiday they'll never forget!

The shark, now known as "", is described as a lone shark who just wanted some tasty treats during the Independence Day festivities. Don't we all? But sadly, the fun is over, and Old Sam has retreated to deeper waters, free from containment. God bless America!

Keep Calm and Swim On

Look, we all know Texas waters are a conservative's dream, but sharks? That's a step too far. So, a gentle reminder from officials: if you see a school of baitfish, there's a shark nearby. But don't worry, y'all! Shark attacks are rarer than a decent Democrat, according to the University of Florida. Your chances of a fateful meeting with a shark are one in four million. So, keep swimming, Texans! Just maybe glance behind you every now and then.

As for which Texas counties our shark friends love the most, data reveals:

• Galveston: 19 (keep an eye out!)
• Nueces: 12
• Cameron: 7
• Brazoria: 3
• Matagorda: 2
• Kleberg: 1
• Calhoun: 1