I had the good fortune to go out with friends to Passage Key this afternoon. The water was incredibly clear and calm, which was not only enjoyable but made it easy for us to keep an eye out for sharks.

It should come as no surprise that Florida leads the country in shark bites, of the 15 thus far this year 5 of them have occurred here (which does not include the rumored attacks from this long weekend). As the below graphic jokingly shows, there are definitely sharks in the salt water around here (24 species have been documented in the Gulf of Mexico).

Thankfully, our time in the water was blissfully uninterrupted. What a great way to spend a hot summer day!