“While they do sting, these jellyfish are easier to spot because they are usually bright blue or white,” said Wagner. Moon jellyfish are also common in the Hilton Head waters.

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...