Do hammerhead sharks live in myrtle beach waters?

No, hammerhead sharks are not known to live in the waters off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Hammerhead sharks are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, and they prefer warmer climates. The waters off Myrtle Beach are considered to be temperate, with average temperatures ranging from 55°F (13°C) in the winter to 80°F (27°C) in the summer. This is too cool for most hammerhead shark species.

In addition, hammerhead sharks prefer to live in deeper waters, and the waters off Myrtle Beach are relatively shallow. The deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean near Myrtle Beach is about 1,200 feet (366 meters), which is not deep enough for most hammerhead shark species.

However, there are other species of sharks that do live in the waters off Myrtle Beach, including blacktip sharks, bonnethead sharks, and nurse sharks. These sharks are typically smaller than hammerhead sharks and are not considered to be as aggressive.