When you think of the landlocked state of Iowa, it may seem illogical that a state of sweeping corn fields could have recorded a shark attack — but it actually happened.
How did a shark attack happen in Iowa? While Iowa does have bodies of water, the shark attack occurred at Blue Zoo Des Moines, which features an interactive aquarium facility at the Jordan Creek Town Center.
Drawing national attention in 2024, an employee at Blue Zoo was bitten by a shark, and the shark had to be euthanized in order to release its teeth from the employee’s hand. Now, the West Des Moines facility has announced it’s closing, almost two years after opening…