Louisiana loves The Gulf of Mexico for both industry and leisure, but when you take a closer look, there are some very dangerous animals lurking off of our coast.
In recent weeks we've reported on several shark attacks along the Gulf Coast and now one beach group on social media is offering tips to beachgoers on how to combat sharks.
One beachgoer did not let fear stop him when he came into contact with a shark. He was vacationing with his family at Miramar Beach in Walton County, a popular beach spot amongst Louisiana travelers when he decided to throw a couple of lines out and catch some fish.
Multiple popular beaches along Florida's Gulf Coast were closed to the public Friday afternoon after multiple shark attacks were reported just hours apart.
Experts are calling it a once-in-a-lifetime moment after two Pensacola fishing guides caught a great white shark off the coast of Orange Beach in Alabama.