For some folks, making a decision about waterfront property in the Carolina lowcountry comes down to a decision about whether they’d rather swim with alligators or sharks! While that may seem sensational, the truth is that in the fresh water rivers along the coast, alligators are frequently spotted. Although human attacks by alligators are very rare, dogs are not so lucky and many a dog has been eaten by an alligator. Before you decide to move on to salt water property, be aware that small sharks, especially sand sharks are frequently seen in coastal waters. Again, there are few occasions of human injury from shark bites…but they do happen. Enjoying the coastal waters and buying waterfront property means being aware of the natural world below the water.