flagg ranch campground Sharks, predators of the deep, have gained an undeserved reputation. But sharks kill only when hungr

Sharks, predators of the deep, have gained an undeserved reputation. But sharks kill only when hungry. Shark attacks are extremely rare, especially in the Bahamas. They say you have more of a chance of being twice-struck by lightning than of being attacked by a shark.

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One of the more spectacular opportunities offered on Grand Turk is whale watching. Every year, from January flagg ranch campground through April, more than 2,500 humpback whales come to breed in the warm waters to the south and east of Salt Cay.