Was There A Shark Attack In Iowa?

There was a shark attack in Iowa! It just wasn't your ordinary shark attack out in open waters. Instead, this was at an aquarium!

The incident happened at Blue Zoo an interactive aquarium in West Des Moines, Iowa. Unfortunately, the shark had to be euthanized after the reported attack. You'd never expect to hear about a shark attack in Iowa, so this could be the first of its kind.

On Dave & Chuck The Freak, we've talked about many shark attack stories recently. It seems like there's been an increase. However, most of those shark attacks happened in states like Florida or Texas. It's not every day that you hear about a shark attack in Iowa.

According to The New York Post, an 18-inch bamboo shark had to be euthanized after it clamped its jaws down on an Iowa aquarium employee refusing to let go. It all happened while the Blue Zoo was celebrating Shark Week, and now it looks like it might end up being the last time they do that.

The New York Post reports that the employee was transporting the shark to a larger tank while trying to resuscitate it following it showing signs of distress. However, as it regained strength and came to it became startled and chomped down on the staff member's hand. In a statement, Blue Zoo told The New York Post, "The team made multiple attempts to pry the shark's mouth open, but the Bamboo Shark's teeth, similar to small hooks, made it difficult. Consequently, management decided to call emergency services."

Unfortunately, they were unable to free the employee's hand and the shark had to be put down. The worker was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries that didn't require stitches. To make things even more strange, there have been no records of Bamboo Sharks harming humans, per SharkInsider.com. However, not everyone is writing it off as an innocent accident. Should the shark even have been at that aquarium to begin with? Preston Moore, the Iowa state director for the Human Society of the United States, tells KCRG, "This pathetic roadside zoo pads is bottom line by pushing cruel interactions with stressed wild animals who are treated like disposable toys. Businesses like these are disastrous for animals and for people."

Does he have a point? Or was it just an accident? See more from Local 5 ABC on YouTube below!

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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