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Tourism and wildlife can coexist, but only when visitors prioritize the health of the ecosystem over a photo op.

Statistically, the waters of Punta Cana remain incredibly safe. punta-cana-shark-attack-2016

On June 14, 2016, a blue shark became stranded in the shallow waters off a popular beach in Punta Cana. Rather than assisting the animal or keeping a safe distance, a group of beachgoers and lifeguards (reportedly from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana ) used ropes and nets to haul the shark onto the sand for photographs. Tourism and wildlife can coexist, but only when