A popular theory is that a dead whale buried on a South Carolina beach led to two shark bites in June. Two experts weigh in ...

After shark bite reports back in June, we heard from many of you who wondered if it could be connected to another marine life incident that happened on Hilton Head Island.

A whale that beached itself on Hilton Head Island on May 4 has been euthanized, local officials announced. The whale, which officials have identified as a juvenile sperm whale, was sedated and ...

A juvenile sperm whale that beached on the shores of Hilton Head Island was euthanized Sunday night, officials confirm. Posted 3:00 PM May 4, 2025 Updated 7:12 AM May 5, 2025 ...

A beached sperm whale that washed up on Hilton Head Island Saturday evening was euthanized late last night, according to the town’s Facebook post. The 31-foot whale is believed to be a juvenile ...

Hilton Head Island's government posted updates and photos of the scene on Facebook. As of Sunday morning, the whale was alive, but euthanasia had been determined to be the most humane option.

HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WTOC) - Sources have confirmed to WTOC Thursday, the person injured by a potential shark bite on Hilton Head Island is a 12-year-old girl. Emergency officials said Wednesday, a ...

Early summer shark bites prompt beach safety warnings A 12-year-old girl was airlifted from South Carolina's Hilton Head Island after she was bitten by a shark, authorities said.