Osprey Drops Shark on Myrtle Beach Disc Golf Course

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a disc golfer witnessed an osprey being chased by two crows drop a small hammerhead shark, likely a bonnethead, onto the Splinter City Disc Golf Course near the 11th hole. Witnesses were initially surprised, thinking the bird was carrying a typical fish rather than a shark. Experts explained that ospreys, though skilled fish hunters, sometimes catch unusual prey, and the crows' mobbing behavior during breeding season likely caused the bird to drop its catch. Local wildlife officials confirmed the rare incident, emphasizing its unusual nature. The shark was left on the course in hopes the osprey might reclaim it. The event has since attracted significant attention within the local community and on social media.