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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Baby hammerhead shark falls from the sky on Myrtle Beach golfers
A casual round of disc golf turned surreal in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina , when a baby hammerhead shark fell out of the sky and landed near Hole 11 of the Splinter City Disc Golf Course . The incident occurred on the morning of 18 May, just half a mile inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Jonathan Marlowe, 44, who witnessed the event with three friends, said it began when they spotted an osprey overhead carrying what looked like a fish. 'It's not uncommon to see an osprey carrying something, but you take note because it's really cool to see,' Marlowe told Garden & Gun magazine. Moments later, two crows swooped in, harassing the osprey as it flew above the course. Under pressure, the raptor dropped its catch into a nearby wooded patch. Initially thinking it was a routine fish drop, Marlowe's group approached the scene. But what they found was unexpected. Live Events 'The group watched as two crows chased the osprey into some trees. When the osprey then dropped its breakfast, the group went to investigate. They assumed it was a fish at first, but the closer they got, they realised it was something more extraordinary: a baby hammerhead shark measuring about 1 foot long,' ABC News reported. 'I've never even seen a hammerhead in real life, and here's a baby one on the ground that literally fell out of the sky,' Marlowe told the outlet. The shark's wide, T-shaped head left no doubt about what they were looking at. Though it was small and unmoving, the shock of the moment kept the group frozen for several moments. Marlowe explained that the Splinter City course, opened in 2020, is often teeming with nature. Sightings of raccoons, snakes, and even alligators aren't uncommon. He's seen owls perched in the trees. But this was different. 'We couldn't believe it and kept asking ourselves, 'did that really just happen?'' he told Garden & Gun. The group left the shark under the tree, considering that the osprey might return for it. Later that day, another player commented on Marlowe's Facebook post confirming the shark was still lying there. The local disc golf community was quick to weigh in. Myrtle Beach's Disc Golf Facebook page noted that while the area does see its share of animals, a shark on the course was a first. South Carolina's coastal waters are home to several species of hammerhead sharks. A 2013–2016 survey by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources documented bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo), scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini), and great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) along the state's shores. A newly identified species, the Carolina hammerhead (Sphyrna gilberti), was also discovered in 2013. These sharks can grow up to 20 feet and weigh over 1,000 pounds. They typically live between 20 and 30 years. The baby shark dropped by the osprey was estimated at just one foot in length, and its species remains unclear. The players did consider whether to try returning the shark to the sea. 'The disc golf course is adjacent to Myrtle Beach State Park and is about half a mile from the ocean, so the group considered taking life-saving measures to return the shark to the water,' ABC News reported. However, the group ultimately decided against it, judging that the shark likely wouldn't survive the trip back. For Marlowe, the event is a strange but memorable reminder that nature doesn't follow the rules of the game. 'It's a place where we often see wildlife,' he said. 'But never something like this.' While hammerhead sharks are no strangers to South Carolina's waters, seeing one delivered mid-game by a bird of prey is a twist that even seasoned golfers won't soon forget.
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
Hammerhead shark falls from sky onto disc golf course in South Carolina
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a hammerhead shark. A group of disc golfers witnessed a baby hammerhead shark fall from the sky while in the middle of a game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, resident Jonathan Marlowe, 44, told ABC News. Marlowe and three of his friends were at Hole 11 at the Splinter City Disc Golf Course in Myrtle Beach on the morning of May 18 when they saw an osprey carrying its latest catch in its mouth, he said. The group watched as two crows chased the osprey into some trees. When the osprey then dropped its breakfast, the group went to investigate. They assumed it was a fish at first, but the closer they got, they realized it was something more extraordinary: a baby hammerhead shark measuring about 1 foot long. "I've never even seen a hammerhead in real life, and here's a baby one on the ground that literally fell out of the sky," Marlowe said. The group was shocked to see the hammerhead on the golf course and alerted the only other people nearby -- disc golf players who were right behind them. No one else was on the course at the time, Marlowe said. It is unclear whether the shark was still alive when it was dropped from the sky, Marlowe said. The disc golf course is adjacent to Myrtle Beach State Park and is about half a mile from the ocean, so the group considered taking life-saving measures to return the shark to the water. But ultimately, they decided against it due to the unlikelihood that the shark would survive the journey, Marlowe said. The course is the perfect place to be out in nature, Marlowe said, adding that they often see wildlife during their time spent recreating there. Wildlife such as snakes, raccoons and alligators are common sights on local courses, and Marlowe has seen owls perched on trees within the course as well, he said. Several species of hammerhead sharks have been recorded off the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia, including bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo), scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini), and great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran), according to a survey by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. 2013.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
A Hammerhead Shark Literally Dropped From the Sky
For better or worse, it will never be raining men. But in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, it did rain sharks. During one disc golfer's game, an osprey flew overhead, chased by two crows. The osprey then dropped its catch on the ground — a bonnethead shark, one of several species of hammerhead shark. The shark wasn't the full sized ocean dweller you typically associate with hammerhead sharks. The disc golfer, Jonathan Marlowe, told Garden & Gun magazine that he immediately noticed the bird. 'It's not uncommon to see an osprey carrying something, but you take note because it's still really cool to see,' Marlowe said. Shortly after he noticed the bird, it dropped what it had in its mouth. He walked over, thinking it was a fish, and was shocked to see that it was actually a tiny shark. 'We couldn't believe it and kept asking ourselves, 'Did that really just happen?'' Marlowe said. Marlowe decided to leave the small — already dead — shark, which looked to be less than two feet long, where it landed in case the bird returned. Marlowe made a Facebook post about the incredible wildlife moment he'd witnessed, which later helped other disc golfers understand why they stumbled upon a hammerhead shark in the middle of the woods. A Hammerhead Shark Literally Dropped From the Sky first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Disc golf match interrupted as hammerhead SHARK falls from sky half-a-mile away from ocean
A witness shared the details of the unusual experience GOLFING WITH SHARKS Disc golf match interrupted as hammerhead SHARK falls from sky half-a-mile away from ocean A DISC golf game was put to a halt after a SHARK fell from the sky. A bird recently dropped a hammerhead shark onto a disc golf course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Advertisement 4 A disc golf game was interrupted by an unexpected happening last month Credit: Alamy 4 A dead hammerhead shark was dropped on the Splinter City Disc Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Credit: Jonathan Marlowe 4 Jonathan Marlowe holding the small hammerhead shark Credit: Jonathan Marlowe On May 18, disc golf games were taking place on Splinter City Disc Golf Course in South Carolina. However, a small dead hammerhead shark crashed down near the 11th hole of the wooded course. It turned out that an osprey bird flying over Myrtle Beach dropped the shark. Myrtle Beach is about half a mile away from the Atlantic Ocean. Advertisement The unusual event was witnessed by Jonathan Marlowe, who recalled the moment of the tiny hammerhead falling while he was playing disc golf. "It's not uncommon to see an osprey carrying something, but you take note because it's really cool to see," Marlowe told Garden & Gun magazine. "I thought it would be a random fish." The fish turned out to be a small, deceased hammerhead shark. Advertisement Marlowe said the bird dropped the shark after being accosted by a couple of crows in a tree. The shark was easily identifiable due to its distinctive, wide, T-shaped head. US Open release incredible video of army of lawnmowers to tackle rough as stars brand conditions 'unplayable' Marlowe was with friends during the sequence as the group left the shark under the tree in case the osprey wanted to retrieve it. However, Marlowe was informed later that day that the shark was still there, after another disc golfer who had noticed it commented on his Facebook post, recalling the situation. Advertisement Myrtle Beach's Disc Golf Facebook page revealed that the course tends to get visits from snakes, raccoons, and alligators. However, it's safe to say that seeing a shark on the property, which opened in 2020, is a first and likely won't happen again. "We couldn't believe it and kept asking ourselves, 'did that really just happen?'" Marlowe said. 4 A Google Maps image of Splinter City Disc Golf Course, which opened in 2020 Credit: Google Maps Advertisement It appeared to be a baby hammerhead shark. Hammerhead sharks can reach up to 20 feet in length and weigh over 1,000 pounds. They typically live for 20-30 years. There are 10 known species of the hammerhead shark. Advertisement It's not known which species fell from the sky in Myrtle Beach. But it's not unusual for hammerheads to swim in the South Carolina waters. A 2013-2016 survey by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources detected three types of hammerheads in coastal waters off South Carolina and Georgia.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Disc golf match interrupted as hammerhead SHARK falls from sky half-a-mile away from ocean
A DISC golf game was put to a halt after a SHARK fell from the sky. A bird recently dropped a hammerhead shark onto a disc golf course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 4 4 4 On May 18, disc golf games were taking place on Splinter City Disc Golf Course in South Carolina. However, a small dead hammerhead shark crashed down near the 11th hole of the wooded course. It turned out that an osprey bird flying over Myrtle Beach dropped the shark. Myrtle Beach is about half a mile away from the Atlantic Ocean. The unusual event was witnessed by Jonathan Marlowe, who recalled the moment of the tiny hammerhead falling while he was playing disc golf. "It's not uncommon to see an osprey carrying something, but you take note because it's really cool to see," Marlowe told Garden & Gun magazine. "I thought it would be a random fish." The fish turned out to be a small, deceased hammerhead shark. Marlowe said the bird dropped the shark after being accosted by a couple of crows in a tree. The shark was easily identifiable due to its distinctive, wide, T-shaped head. US Open release incredible video of army of lawnmowers to tackle rough as stars brand conditions 'unplayable' Marlowe was with friends during the sequence as the group left the shark under the tree in case the osprey wanted to retrieve it. However, Marlowe was informed later that day that the shark was still there, after another disc golfer who had noticed it commented on his Facebook post, recalling the situation. Myrtle Beach's Disc Golf Facebook page revealed that the course tends to get visits from snakes, raccoons, and alligators. However, it's safe to say that seeing a shark on the property, which opened in 2020, is a first and likely won't happen again. "We couldn't believe it and kept asking ourselves, 'did that really just happen?'" Marlowe said. 4 It appeared to be a baby hammerhead shark. Hammerhead sharks can reach up to 20 feet in length and weigh over 1,000 pounds. They typically live for 20-30 years. There are 10 known species of the hammerhead shark. It's not known which species fell from the sky in Myrtle Beach. But it's not unusual for hammerheads to swim in the South Carolina waters. Georgia.
