The area spans from approximately Churchwell Drive to Shark Lane. "This request is in line with what we've done in years past," Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said during the meeting.

A Georgia couple had a close encounter with a shark at Panama City Beach just days** after a woman and two teenagers were injured in back-to-back attacks in the same area. Robert Cross ...

Though the park houses several other species, including sea turtles, stingrays, sharks and sea lions ... about 5 miles northwest of downtown Panama City Beach off Front Beach Road.