Overview

• A TikTok video by user @01kab14 captured a hammerhead shark gliding through the surf at Serenity Bay and went viral after guests sprinted ashore on August 3.
• Serenity Bay’s lack of shark nets allows open-water wildlife encounters that are prevented at other protected beaches on Castaway Cay.
• Disney Cruise Line confirmed that no injuries occurred during the incident and that lifeguards oversaw the swift evacuation before operations returned to normal.
• Experts believe the non-aggressive adult hammerhead was migrating through tropical and subtropical waters as part of its seasonal movement.
• Guests are advised to stay calm and follow crew instructions when swimming in unprotected areas where marine life may approach.