- Guests on a shelling excursion saw a nine to 10-foot shark close to shore near Shell Key in Pinellas County.
- The sighting happened Wednesday around 11:15 a.m. during a three-hour trip.
- The shark was 25 to 75 yards offshore and stayed about 15 minutes.
- It appeared to be following schools of tarpon before swimming south.
- Marina officials said sharks are a natural part of the ecosystem and usually pose no threat to beachgoers.
Hillsborough teacher removed after video at Lithia Middle School sparks outrage
A video recorded inside a Hillsborough County classroom is drawing backlash after many parents and community members said it showed a racist act in front of students.
Hillsborough teacher removed after video at Lithia middle school sparks outrage
