3 Florida Shark Attacks Leave Swimmers Severely Injured
If you’ve been excited to go enjoy the beach in Tampa Bay for the summer be aware of multiple recent shark attacks. It’s a good reminder to all Floridians and tourists that sharks are always present in the gulf. Most people don’t want to swim to deep in the ocean so they avoid sharks altogether. Recently, many swimmers were bit by several sharks. Even though experts say it’s rare, most beachgoers should be warned.
Florida Shark Attacks Leave Swimmers Injured:
According to WFLA, “Friday in the panhandle, a woman swimming near a sand bar was bit in her midsection and arm. Nearly two hours later, two teen girls four miles away were seen fighting for their lives in the midst of another shark attack.” Just this past weekend, in Tampa Bay, paddleboarders witnessed a hammerhead off of St. Pete Beach.
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.
Seven Florida Beaches Are The Most Dangerous Beaches In U.S.
1. New Smyrna Beach, Florida
They received a score of 8.14 out of 10 because there’s been 10 surf zone fatalities and 32 reported shark attacks.
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2. Cocoa Beach, Florida
They received a score of 7.57 out of 10 because of several surf zone fatalities and shark attacks.
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3. Ormond Beach, Florida
They received a score of 7.48 out of 10 because of hurricanes surf zone fatalities than shark attacks.
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4. Panama City Beach, Florida
They received a score of 7.16 out of 10 with 24 surf deaths.
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6. Melbourne Beach, Florida
They received a score of 6.35 out of 10 with three surf zone fatalities and six shark attacks.
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7. Jacksonville Beach, Florida
They received a score of 6.02 out of 10 with three surf zone deaths and three shark attacks.
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10. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
They received a score of 5.37 out of 10 with three surf zone fatalities and two shark attacks.
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