Shark Safety Tips and Travel Updates

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 13, 2024 05:30 AMNews
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Great White Shark is the most dangerous creature underwater
Great White Shark is the most dangerous creature underwater. Source: Photo by Gerald Schömbs on Unsplash

In travel news this week, while shark attacks remain rare, our fascination with these predators continues. Additionally, we cover extreme weather in tourist destinations and updates in aviation.

 

Jimmy Buffett’s 1979 song "Fins" warned of metaphorical sharks in Caribbean bars, but this Shark Week, airing at 8 p.m. Sunday on the Discovery Channel, we focus on the real thing. With shows like "Belly and the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier," "Sydney Harbor Shark Invasion," and "Big Shark Energy," there's plenty to intrigue you. For those who miss out, CNN’s Boris Sanchez will demonstrate how to safely pet a shark with expert guidance.

 

Despite our endless fascination, unprovoked shark attacks on humans are very rare. However, with three people bitten in Texas and Florida on July 4, it's important to know how to survive an encounter. Sharks, essential apex predators, face significant threats, with one-third of species at risk of extinction. Discover how one man is working to protect them.

 

This week, the real danger in the Caribbean wasn't sharks but Hurricane Beryl. As the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, it has impacted tourist destinations like Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Cruise ships have rerouted, and dangerous rip currents are expected along US Gulf Coast beaches. Stay updated with the latest at CNN Weather.

 

Other natural issues include a wildfire near Denali National Park in Alaska, a landslide closing a major highway near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, and annual heat waves in southern Europe affecting summer vacations.

 

A Middle Eastern airline has been named the world’s best by Skytrax, a London-based rating organization, for its outstanding customer service. Meanwhile, a Delta Air Lines flight had to divert due to spoiled food being served. To avoid lost luggage, consider airports with impeccable baggage records and check out CNN Underscored’s recommendations for the best anti-theft bags.

 

CNN Travel has highlighted the top 10 towns to visit in 2024. Richmond, Virginia, tops the list with its vibrant arts, culture, history, and food scenes. Providence, Rhode Island, comes in second, known for its innovative revitalization efforts, including moving rivers to transform the city.

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