Happy Shark Week – Lessons From the Beach
Happy Shark Week! From the time I was a young girl until now, I have always had a fascination with sharks. I absolutely love them!
I remember when the movie Jaws came to the theaters! (That really tells my age since Jaws’ 50th Anniversary is the summer of 2025!) There is no telling how many times I have seen this movie nor how many more times there will be to come. I never get tired of it.
When I was in 6th grade, my school’s mascot was the Sharks, so I had all sorts of shark items in my room.
I guess you could say that I was all about Shark Week before it was ever a thing!
Happy Shark Week
I must have passed that along to my son, because he had the same fascination – and even now, his little daughter also likes sharks. This is a stuffed animal we bought for him, and now she has it in her room.
On one of our family vacations, Jacob and I opted to “swim with the sharks.” Jay and Shea watched from the bridge and took pictures. We actually got to touch them while we were swimming around us in the water. Luckily, they weren’t aggressive sharks.
Back in 2016, Shea and I took an early morning walk on the beach and came upon a dead shark that was trying to wash up on the beach. It was down by the fishing pier, but it was still close enough to be a reminder that we were in it’s habitat, not ours.
My Recent Shark Week Experience
A couple of years ago I had a different “shark” experience. Shortly after getting out to the beach one morning, we noticed almost everyone walking along the water’s edge. Very few people were in the water, and most of the others were getting out quickly.
Close to the shoreline, right in the shallow area, a 5 ft. shark was swimming through like he owned the place – actually, he did own it! Most of us had a healthy respect for the creature and let him have his space – all except one guy.
Seeing this guy got me to thinking – So many times we may have a little bit of arrogance about us when it comes to sin, thinking nothing will happen to us.
“So whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.”
I Cor. 10:12
I am really glad we did not see a Shark Week tragedy happen that day, especially since it could have been avoided.
The same is true in our spiritual lives. It is really important not to put yourself in tempting situations; turn to the Lord instead.
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Mark 14:38
“Therefore, submit to God, Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7
Just like sharks pretty much rule the oceans, Satan has some authority in the world (for a time). If you ever watch any of the Shark Week TV shows, you will see shark attacks. The same thing happens in the spiritual world.
On a Side Note
There were two other older guys further out in the water, beyond where the shark was swimming. By the time they heard everyone on the shore trying to warn them, they took off running in the water as fast as they could to get out of danger.
However, they were on the road for a direct encounter with the shark! Jay started yelling really loudly and got their attention. From his directions, they turned to avoid that path and then quickly left the water.
It is always good to have people around who can see the situation from the outside and help you navigate the waters.
Lessons From Shark Week
- Don’t think you are above anything.
- Know that you can stand up to temptation in the Lord’s strength.
- Don’t dabble with sin or put yourself in tempting situations.
- Be alert and flee from the enemy.
- Trust wise God-fearing people who can lead you out of treacherous water to safety.
For All of the Shark and Jaws Lovers
WOW! The items are almost endless! Here are a few things I found that I thought were too cute and wanted to share.
- Jaws Socks! (Too Cute)
- Jaws 500 Piece Puzzle
Quotes in Honor of Shark Week
Whether you think sharks are magnificent creatures like I do or not, you can probably find something fascinating about them on TV this week. Remember the lessons, and have a Happy Shark Week!
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“Praise the Lord from the earth, you creatures of the ocean depths,” Psalms 148:7
Well, summers are for beach fun and now have got to be cautious
Definitely true!
I remember seeing photos in my school library of victims of shark attacks. Makes me shudder even now to remember them. Great verses. We need to stay humble before God.
We sure do!
I would have NEVER guessed in a million years you like sharks, Susan! You definitely need to put that in your “fun facts” list. As a 6th generation native Floridian we were taught water safety at a very early age and thankfully we’ve never had to use it for sharks. That would totally freak me out! Hugs and great series, CoCo
I think I will add that! 😀 I have no idea where this fascination came from! I can’t imagine living that close to the beach! We love it!!! Thanks so much for your very kind words!❤️
I keep hearing more about sharks this summer. We’re going back to the beach in September. I’ll have to be on the lookout, literally and figuratively. 🙂
Definitely!!! 😂