“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.

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.

Workers prepare to augur a pipe underneath U.S. 278 near the Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek restaurant on May 22, 2025, on Hilton Head Island.

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 ...

This would be the second shark attack on Hilton Head in less than a week, according to media reports. First shark attack of 2025 in SC A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after a ...