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Florida Is Now The Shark Attack Capital Of The World

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Everyone knows that Florida is notoriously known for the most beautiful beaches in the United States. Now, those beaches are being recognized for being the most dangerous when it comes to sharks!

According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), 41 of 57 confirmed shark attack cases worldwide were reported in the United States. Out of those 41 cases, 16 were in Florida. This is the most attacks of any other state or any single place. The total number of shark attacks are down from the average 70 from the previous 5 years,  but some are concerned that Volusia County. It has become the new shark hot spot where 44 percent of attacks have been recorded.

There is a some Silver lining when it comes to Florida and shark attacks. Of the five fatal bites recorded in 2022, none were registered in the state of Florida, but rather in Egypt, South Africa, and Hawaii. America is on pace to be the nation with most shark bites worldwide reporting 23 of 42 attacks this year. There also has already been 7 fatal attacks, but with 3 coming out of Australia and 2 from Egypt.

Other cities known for shark attacks:

New York has surprisingly been on high alert for shark attacks within the last couple of summers. Only a dozen unprovoked bites were recorded with just four people bitten within the last decade. It took the state of New York only 2 years to surpass those numbers. 8 people have reported being bitten by sharks swimming in the shallows off Long Island’s beaches in 2022. So far this year, there have already been 5 bites reported with the summer just beginning.

Though the facts seem scary to beachgoers, the upward trend in shark attacks is actually a positive sign for our ecosystem. An increase in shark sightings suggests cleaner water, allowing small fish that sharks feed on to flourish. More small fish swimming closer to shore means more sharks chasing them and getting closer to the shore and people.

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This Island Was Ranked The #1 Best Place To Visit In Florida

It’s always good to get reviews on places before you spend your hard earned money to travel there. U.S. news and world report put out a list of the “Best Places To Visit In Florida In 2023.” One of the top 5 places is actually near my house. I live in St. Petersburg, and go to this particular beach all the time. 

How were these places determined to be the best? U.S. News and World Report let travelers and the editors decide.

They asked travelers if a destination belonged on the list. Once that was determined the editors then scored the individual destinations. They scored them on a scale of 0 to 5 in categories such as sights, culture, people, food, family, nightlife, adventure, romance, value and accessibility.

U.S. News and World report has a list of the 20 best places to visit in Florida. Below are the top 5 places the made the list, including the Island which ranked #1! Have you been to any of these places? Are there some that should not be on this list? Feel free to email me Babs@wild941.com

  • 5. Clearwater Beach

    I live near Clearwater Beach and have been many times. This beach comes in at number 5 on this list. There is so much to do on this beach! You can explore it all by getting a helicopter tour or riding one of the segues.

    Also while there you can visit Caladesi Island State Park, but remember you can only get there by boat. Many tourist also love to visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium which is one of their biggest attractions.  Lastly, Pier 60 is a beautiful place to Catch the sunset.

  • 4. St. Augustine

    Ive, always wanted to visit St. Augustine and now I think I will!  St. Augustine’s nickname is the “Ancient City.” It was founded by the Spanish in 1565 and is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the U.S.

    St. Augustine has great historic buildings and monuments.  Also if you want to relax head to Anastasia State Park for its preserved beaches and sand dunes.

  • 3. Islamorada

    Islamorada is made up of 6 islands in the Florida Keys and they include, Plantation Key, Windley Key, Indian Key, Lignumvitae Key and Upper and Lower Matecumbe Keys.  

    It’s a  laid-back coastal village  and many consider it a sport fishing destination. You can catch fish like  sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna and tarpon. Many tourist also go there to visit their diving museum and to shop at the Rain Barrel Village.

  • 2. Dry Tortugas National Park

    Dry Tortugas National Park comes in at number 2 on this list. It’s about 70 miles off the coast of key west and its known for it’s wild life and snorkeling. When I say know for it’s wild life, I mean there is lots of opportunities to view it at this park.

    It’s home to five types of sea turtles, nearly 300 species of birds and 30 species of coral. If you love nature, this is a park you should visit.  Dry Tortugas National Park can only be reached by boat or seaplane and a $15 entrance fee is required.

  • 1. Siesta Key

    Siesta Key was ranked the #1 best place to visit in Florida by U.S news and world report. This island off the coast of Sarasota is a supreme vacation spot if you want to relax. You can spend your time hanging on Siesta Beach.

    Siesta Beach has white sand and people consider it one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Siesta beach also has many family friendly activities like hiking trails, beach volleyball, a playground and much more. Also has beautiful hotels and resorts. 

Rich grew up in the Bronx, NY but moved to Tampa in 2006 to attend the University of Tampa. Even though he completed 4 years at the University for Sports Management, Ortiz realized his true passion for radio after taking a couple of classes to fulfill his communications minor and volunteering at UT's WUTT radio station as a sports director. Rich also worked at several clubs in Tampa as a host/promoter where he would meet and work alongside Davy Rolando, who would be the one who would help him get a job at WiLD 94.1. From there, Rich worked his way up from Promotions assistant to promotions coordinator, to eventually full-time on-air. Rich loves to write about his favorite Tampa food spots, concert reviews, and the WiLDest Florida man/woman stories.

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