Squealing and running: Hammerheads off Isle of Palms?

Image by Halibut ThymeImage by 20090611-shark.jpg Boo. The reported sightings were for sharks "2 to 4 feet in length," a far cry from the 20 foot beasts that are commonly portrayed.

The Post and Courier reports that there's apparently been sighting of small hammerhead sharks off Isle of Palms.

Read more stories on this subject in our shark topic page.In my humble opinion, I think this whole story's fear factor is far worse than the reality of the situation. But I'll encourage you to click on over if for no other reason than just to read the quote in the third paragraph.

Hint: That quote's where I got my inspiration for the headline.

Click on over, already.

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