Aug. 22, 2001. 12 guests Probably because they know they will eventually be eaten by sharks, so what's the point, even? Yes, seriously this time. But a few additional, alleged attacks have been linked to some of these states. When broken down by county, a trend leaps off the screen. Given their size (maxing out between 18 and 20 feet) and extremely formidable mouthparts, though, tigers can inflict serious damage even with just a single bite, even if its delivered by mistake. What's bringing all these sharks to Brazil? Floridas 28 cases represent 60% of the U.S. total and 38% of unprovoked bites worldwide. "Selachophobia: A Brief History." "How America's First Shark Panic Spurred a Century of Fear." You can see mako, ragged tooth, tiger, hammerhead, bull and blacktip sharks, just to name a few. But of the 176 attacks since 2000 . People were in a panic; just a year earlier, The New York Times had said that sharks didn't seem to be dangerous in U.S. waters [source: McCall]. Even the boat of movie stars that saved the day in the first film couldn't stop the sharks from returning in the sequels. There was only one fatality, which occurred in Hawaii. Nothing comes close to the giant spiders and crocodiles in this continent, and just when you think the waters your escape, sharks also add to the long list of dangerous animals in Australia you should definitely avoid. The culprits of most attacks in New Smyrna Beach are the blacktips and spinner sharks. In 1906, the remains of a man who fell overboard in Tangier Sound were recovered almost bitten in two by what was reckoned to be a shark. Forbes. I heard a story about someone falling into a shark tank and getting eaten alive in the St. Louis aquarium. Pacific Fisheries Coalition. According to multiple studies conducted by experts, a sharks reaction to seeing a surfer from underneath the water surface is the same as when they see and hunt for seals. Some blame shark diving, a somewhat haphazardly regulated industry, for recent shark attacks, because it encourages sharks to come closer to shore than they normally do [source: Hamilton]. Some shark attack victims even drive themselves to the hospital [source: Venomous, Poisonous, Dangerous, and Other Wonders]. Volusia County, Florida, has had the most attacks in the last 15 years. According to ISAF or the International Shark Attack Files program director, Gavin Naylor, the probability of you getting attacked by a shark on this beach is ten times higher than any other place in the world. For one thing, Floridas subtropical-to-tropical climate and a seashore stretching more than 1,200 milesthe second-longest oceanfront of any state except for Alaskadraws a huge number of beachgoers every year. "The most dangerous places for shark attacks." The area has a recorded 30 attacks, none of which were fatal, but recent shark sightings have caused major beach closures in the area. Well, the answer is probably a combination of things. The New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida is known as the shark attack capital of the world. Floridamuseum.ufl.edu (May 22, 2022) https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/trends/location/usa/, International Shark Attack File (ISAF). In 2019, a great white being tracked by the group OCEARCH pinged in Long Island Sound off Greenwich, Connecticut. (May 21, 2022) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4606424.stm, Meerman, Ruben. That said, we will look at all facts and evidence that have ever been recorded to know more about where and why shark attacks frequently happen in the US most importantly, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Its beaches have recorded the most shark attacks in California, with at least 12 bites (7 unprovoked). Splashing around and frantically paddling when you see a shark will only make you look like prey in their eyes, so try your best to stay still and avoid any sudden movements. Experts claim that sharks are more afraid of us than we are of them. Sharks would often avoid interacting with humans, however, in the worst-case scenario that youre facing an aggressive shark thats out to get you, you must hit or punch its most sensitive areas such as the nose, gills, and eyes. Since 2012, more than 60% of all shark attacks in Hawaii occurred off Maui. Where is the highest rate of shark attacks? May 4, 2008. Overall, Florida accounted for 60% of the US total. (May 21, 2022) https://sites.google.com/site/venomousdangerous/sharks/the-most-dangerous-places-for-shark-attacks, Special Offer on Antivirus Software From HowStuffWorks and TotalAV Security, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Venomous, Poisonous, Dangerous, and Other Wonders. Screenshot from Surfline Camera of Incident- shark and surfer right. Second, Florida has an abundant and diverse roster of coastal sharks. It hopefully goes without saying, but were naturally not including landlocked states in this analysis. Surfers and abalone divers are particularly at risk, experts long surmising that their surface silhouettes and their dark wetsuits make them unnervingly similar-looking to the sea lions and seals (pinnipeds) California white sharks target. No idea. I remember watching Caitlin's Way on Nickelodeon. Florida Expert wades into scary Brazil waters." Florida is, without a doubt, the state that sees the most shark attacks in the country and St. Lucie County is one of the spots that helps put the state at the top of the list. While the area is home to many baitfish, a common prey for these sharks, the real reason for the high number of attacks is simply the number of people in the water. The idyllic and quaint resort town became a place of horror, as screaming filled the air and blood turned the ocean red. In total, unprovoked bites by state were New York (8), California (4), South Carolina (4), Hawaii (5), North Carolina (2) and single incidents in both Texas and Alabama. Although none of the attacks were fatal, recent shark sightings caused major beach closures in the area. Alaskas got the longest seaboard of any U.S. state: Its estimated tidal shoreline is roughly 47,000 miles. Duval County is home to several beaches including Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach. Connecticut: land of lobsters/game fowl embroidered on pants, and also one shark attack since the 1830s. New South Wales has recorded a. Other islands aren't safe either, with 28 attacks occurring off Kauai and 19 off the big island of Hawaii [source: ISAF]. If youre looking for a good shark repellent, Western Australias government recommends the. OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475, 400 US-1 S, Unit 3 Despite having an expansive bay, and citizens consistently covered in Old Bay, Maryland has avoided any official shark attacks. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3716093.stm, Hulen, Jim. are many other things that have a better chance of killing you than a shark. The point is not to fearmonger: Sharks have suffered enough from a hyperbolic and undeserved reputation for bloodthirstiness. Weather.gov. The number of shark attacks in Hawaii tripled over the past few years compared to the number of attacks a decade ago. When the Museum cant perfectly identify the type of shark that attacked but know it could be a blacktip, spinner, sandbar, or bull shark, they place it into this large category. , this small area in the United States consistently tops the global charts for the most number of. North Carolina is home to Tobacco Road, and to 53 shark attacks (and three fatalities). The exact number of shark attack cases around the globe is uncertain, but for the longest time, the United States leads the number of the most shark attacks. According to the International Sharks Attack File, an average of 47 attacks have been reported every year, out of which only 1 is considered as fatal. Wil Fulton is a staff writer for Supercompressor. Targona.org.au. (May 22, 2022) https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/2017-average-year-for-shark-attacks-deaths/, Gaffney, Rick. (May 21, 2022) https://web.archive.org/web/20000919015556/http://www.austmus.gov.au/pdf/sharkrpt.pdf, Luscombe, Richard. Leading those statistics is one state in particular. Her friends ignored her scream at first, thinking it was a joke. (Types, Photos & Attacks Explained), Do Sharks Eat Humans? Yikes. California also has a high population, but the cold water in the Pacific is a deterrent for many people thinking about taking a dip. (May 21, 2022) https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB999213641585189323, Cratchley, Drew. Does this translate to real sharks? Martin is on the southern part of Floridas coast, just below St. Lucie, which comes in at #10. Here and there, however, well reference some alleged shark attacks that may not be recognized by the ISAF. (May 21, 2022) https://www.outsideonline.com/1819736/here-sharky-sharky, Canedy, Dana. "Here, Sharky, Sharky." Did you know that cows kill an average of 20 Americans a year, while sharks only kill one? 13 June 2008. You can also explore the Global Shark Attack File. Thats especially likely in murky waters. Floridamuseum.ufl.edu. "I wish I could quit you. But within the Red Triangle are many beaches that are attract surfers, including Bolinas Beach and Stinson Beach. These are more likely to be the work of larger, more powerful species, particularly bull and tiger sharks. "Shark Week! The reason why this area sees a specific number of attacks is because of the shallow shelf that is abundant with tiger sharks prey, therefore luring these predators to the shore. Nashville. As mentioned above, 2021 resulted in 28 shark attacks in Florida, but the total number since tracking started is much higher. New York Times. Gday, my name is Rach Taylor and Im the proud Founder of Surf Hungry. Swimmers and fishermen flock to these waters, and the beaches in this county are some of the most popular in the state for surfing. On the one hand, a 1959 fatal attack led to a decadeslong shark eradication program sponsored by the government [source: Gaffney]. The U.S. saw one fatal shark attack in 2022, in Hawaii. Its not unheard of that multiple rescues take place on a single given day in Brevard County. My answer: yes, yes it will. The following breakdowns are based on ISAF stats, though they pull from other data sources as well to flesh out the picture. Call me crazy, but I just feel like there are sharks up there. "Relax, Sharks are Picky Eaters." The peak, on the other hand, is during September when most shark encounters happen. 10 guests To further reduce the likelihood of encountering men in grey suits while youre surfing or swimming, here are some tips you can do. 3 bedrooms, House And while a massive robotic fish destroying your boat may be fiction, getting nipped or having a limb torn off is very real possibility at several popular tourist destinations across the country. There was particularly high activity in Florida and the Carolinas last year. It's not clear if Papua New Guinea's shark attacks stem from divers and other tourists, or if the attacks stem from the local habit of fishing for sharks. Or the taste of non-conforming? Other islands aren't safe either, with 28 attacks occurring off Kauai and 19 off the big island of Hawaii [source: ISAF ]. There have been 82 shark attacks since 1837, with two fatalities. and accounts for more than half of the total shark attacks in the United States each year. Shark attacks are relatively rare, according to Katie McEntire of the home security company Safewise. As it turns out, sharks are more inclined to snack on Georgia people than Georgia peaches, with a whopping 13 people attacked by sharks in the state. These spots include important pinniped rookeries and haul-outs, which accordingly draw hunting great whites. Because sharks can detect this unfamiliar and strong signal, they would tend to move away from it. Four people have been attacked by a shark in Delaware. While Amity Island isn't a real place, the events of the movie and book were likely based on some real-life attacks that occurred in 1916. "She grew up in an Indiana town, with a good looking mom, who never was aroundsharks." which was 27% of their total shark attacks ever recorded. At least 16 shark attacks happen in this country every year, with at least 1 fatality every two years. in the United States over the years and the states and counties where they most commonly occur. Does Panama City Beach, FL Have Sharks? Humans are not part of their diet, which further supports the mistaken identity theory. But those are delicious, not dangerous. Near Los Angeles sharks are frequently found in Santa Monica and the Santa Barbara coast. Incidentally, Flordia accounts for 38% of unprovoked bits worldwide. What's a trip to Hawaii without a stop in Oahu or Maui? Brevard County in Florida, where Titusville is located, is also a flocking ground for sharks. If these shark attack trends continue, well, Here are some of these places you might want to avoid. The shark attack map showed other landlocked states - including New Mexico, Missouri and Kentucky did have at least one shark attack. Thousands of sharks were captured on film teeming off Floridas beaches, Palm Beach being one of them. "And while cycling, watch out for Tasmanian devils." Hawaiis primary culprit is the tiger shark; Californias is the great white. That's more than New Zealand, which has seen 39 attacks since 1852 [source: ISAF]. Are the people swimming at New Smyrna Beach particularly delicious? So before you load up the car for a beach trip, take a look at this list of places that rank high for shark attacks. The most common shark attack in Florida is the bull shark (16%), closely followed by the blacktip shark (15%). That's not only the highest number of shark attacks recorded in Florida, but it's more than South Africa, whose attacks occurred over 2,798 miles (4,503 kilometers) of coastline, as opposed to a single county. What you can do to help yourself, is steer clear of states that are less likely to be infested by those gill-powered killing machines you may have seen ripping seals to shreds on YouTube. Needless to say, this Carolina is "the bad one.". In 2016, a total of 15 shark bites took place in this area, and by 2020, 16 attacks were recorded by the tourism government of Florida. May 15, 2004. Great white sharks have been responsible for all fatal New South Wales shark attacks for the past two years, with the state clocking the highest number of attacks in the nation over this period. Located in the Pacific Ocean, Papua New Guinea has logged 48 shark attacks since 1848 [source: ISAF]. In addition to the Canaveral National Seashore, visitors can also enjoy Cocoa Beach and Melbourne Beach. "Tourism and Jaws." And luckily, they don't have to. Another one of Floridas beach areas takes a top spot in terms of shark attacks in the U.S. St. Johns County on Florida's northern shore, where St. Augustine is located, is a place with frequent shark attacks and is just south of Duval, which is coming up at #8 on this list. Because you must take the rarely seen, but highly feared, Sharknado into consideration. "Surge in fatal shark attacks blamed on global warming." Unless "shark bites" are some weird sex thing, then yeah it probably happens all the time. and Princess Yachts, SI Yachts Marina That may be because attacks in Volusia County are fairly mild and are usually just minor bites. 50. The majority of documented shark attacks in the US happen in Florida. Ive been lucky to live at several of Australias best surf breaks, sparking a life-long love of the ocean and a passion for surf sports which has now well and truly rubbed off on my two young sons: both little Aussie blonde-haired surf-stoked groms! When the estuaries were closed, the sharks went to the next estuary, which happens to discharge right into Recife's waters. In Florida, Volusia County had the most shark bites (7), representing 44% of the state's total. Florida shark attacks during this time amounted to 236, Although Volusia County is known as the Shark Attack Capital of the World, the sharks who inhabit its waters are not as deadly as great whites, tiger sharks, or bull sharks. Horry County is home to Myrtle Beach, a popular coastal vacation spot of South Carolina. It is, of course, worth paying attention to the patterns of shark attacks on humans nonetheless. Surfers may have accidentally hit the blacktips with their surfboards, or they may have landed on the sharks during wipeouts. Florida wins in terms of shark attacks in the U.S. Volusia County, home of Daytona Beach, has had the most shark attacks by far, but very few have been fatal. (May 21, 2022) https://www.forbes.com/2008/04/24/worlds-dangerous-beaches-forbeslife-cx_ls_0424travel.html#2a7b45b77d7b, Shott, Chris. "Shark Control Program." Most of the shark "attacks" seen in Florida are blacktips or other smallish sharks simply nipping swimmers, likely mistaking their hands or feet for a fish. Florida wins in terms of shark attacks in the U.S. Volusia County, home of Daytona Beach, has had the most shark attacks by far, but very few have been fatal. When blacktips migrate due to water temperature changes, feeding, or reproduction purposes, over 100,000 blacktips are expected to head to the shallow waters of Florida, which isnt quite beneficial to the beachgoers. Humans kill a lot more sharks than sharks kill humans, but its hard not to get alarmed when the number of unprovoked shark attacks reached a record high of 98 last year. Shark attacks may happen more frequently in some places in the world, such as in Florida in the United States and New South Wales in Australia, but you should know that the chance of encountering sharks and being attacked by one in other places is close to zero. There can be as many as 300 surfers in the water on a given day [source: Voyles-Pulver]. But I wouldn't take my chances. I don't know. The aforementioned Maui News article quotes University of Hawaii at Manoa shark researcher Kim Holland on this point: The amazing thing to me is not how many shark attacks there are in Hawaii, its how few shark attacks there are in Hawaii., (Interestingly, a very small shark called the cookiecutter shark has been blamed for a number of non-fatal attacks in Hawaii, including one off the Big Island in February 2022. Come along for the ride! the United States, with 30% of them occurring within just the past ten years. White sharks have definitely increased their presence in New England waters in recent years, a resurgence thought to tie in with the recovery of grey-seal populations in these North Atlantic waters. (Types, Photos & Attacks), Are There Sharks in Jekyll Island, GA? (May 21, 2022) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/150702-shark-attack-jersey-shore-1916-great-white, Mercer, Phil. Charleston, South Carolina has its fair share of shark attacks, and two of the thirty-something incidents have been fatal. And this summer, a heightened number of great whites have been spotted off Cape Cod, which is wicked disconcerting. Click here to sign up for our daily email. Despite being landlocked, there is actually one recorded case of someone getting bitten by a shark in the state of PA. This is surprising, because I always believed Delaware was absolutely the most boring State in the country. (For more on Florida, learn about the sharks in Panama City and Sanibel Island.). St. Lucie County helps put Florida at the top of the shark attack watch list. Not only does Maui have the highest number of tiger sharks in the state, the area also sees the most shark attacks, according to local scientists who have tracked and studied Hawaii. Do you see?!? This article contains all you need to know about this place and much more. With numbers like that, its no wonder that Volusia County (especially New Smyrna Beach) is known as the shark bite capital of the world.. Ive been lucky to live at several of Australias best surf breaks, sparking a life-long love of the ocean and a passion for surf sports which has now well and truly rubbed off on my two young sons: both little Aussie, Top 3 Best Shark Repellents | Reviews (Sharkbanz), Top 6 Best Places to Surf Without Sharks | Locations, Sharkbanz Review | Does it Really Work? Two-thirds of Hawaii 's 159 shark attacks since 1828 have occurred off the coasts of these two islands, with 64 attacks occurring in Maui and 42 attacks in Oahu. The 15 Deepest Lakes in the United States, Meet the 10 Largest Land Owners in Montana. The largest category of shark is known as Requiem spp. and sits at 36% of all attacks. Were you expecting anyone else? Brevard was noted alongside Volusia for having the highest number of shark attacks in Florida. (May 21, 2022) https://www.myrtlebeach.com/sharks/, "Papua New Guinea," Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It should be noted that escaping to the other Carolina won't eliminate the threat of sharks. Florida's coast has witnessed a total of 812 confirmed and unprovoked attacks. Maui, Hawaii is also one of the most shark-infested states in the United States. What makes this beach in Florida the epicenter of shark attacks, and what can you do to protect yourself in case of a chance encounter? June 12, 2019. This total is fairly low when you consider the millions of tourists who visit each year, but you should still be on the lookout for the approximately 40 species of shark that call Hawaii home [source: Hawaii.gov]. In fact, fatal shark attacks in Florida only happen every few decades. (Why they really, and rarely, attack), Are There Sharks in Bali? (May 30, 2008) https://web.archive.org/web/20080501033523/http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080426/NEWS/804260331/1033/NEWS, McCall, Vivian. the past ten years. Iowa is so shark-less, even its aquarium isn't packing anySelachimorpha. Well shortly dig deeper into Floridas impressive shark-attack statistics. The majority of the most recent fatal attacks in Floridaincluding on a kiteboarder off Stuart in 2010, a boogieboarder off Destin in 2005, a swimmer near Tampa in 2000, and a scuba diver on Alligator Reef in 1995have been pegged on the bull shark, a stocky, thick-jawed, rather pugnacious requiem shark common in coastal and inshore waters. You can learn a lot more about shark attacks on a year-by-year basisand put the overall miniscule risk of these events in perspectiveover at the ISAFs website. Its home to Jupiter Island and several state parks, which also means the area sees a lot of tourist traffic. Since these events, Recife's 12.5-mile (20-kilometer) coastline has become an extremely dangerous place, with a higher proportion of attacks resulting in death. But, the guy who told me was at least seven beers deep. The ISAF is administered by the American Elasmobranch Society and the Florida Museum of Natural History and has data on shark attacks going all the way back to the mid-1500s. That said, you are less likely to be attacked by a shark if youre surfing with a group of friends versus when youre alone. Forbes Traveler. Australia's eastern coast is made up of two large states: Queensland and New South Wales. In the absence of Roy Schneider and Richard Dreyfuss, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson had to handle the crisis. Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: Molly Edmonds & Patrick J. Kiger International Shark Attack Files Florida Museum of Natural History Dickinson Hall 1659 Museum Rd PO Box 117800 University of Florida Gainesville FL 32611-7800 Some of Queensland's beaches are protected by drumlines, or baited hooks meant to catch sharks, as well as some protective netting. If you've been swimming at New Smyrna, you've probably been within 10 feet (3 meters) of a shark [source: Regenold]. April 26, 2008. Ol' Faithful does not contain sharksbut that would be kind of cool. These waters are home to lots of seals, which in turn attract lots of great white sharks. There was a lot of news in 2015 about shark attacks on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We love all things to do with surf, whether its surfing, foiling, e-surfing, SUP, wakesurfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, surf travel, diving, jet skiing, kayaking or much more weve got something here tofeed your kind of surf stoke. These magnetic bands work by emitting an electronic field thats a thousand times stronger than what a sharks prey would normally emit. South Carolina's offshore estuaries provide good birthing and feeding grounds for these sharks. (May 22, 2022) https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2006-07-29-0607270889-story.html, Kingstone, Steve. (May 22, 2022) https://web.archive.org/web/20140604032708/http://www.northmyrtlebeachonline.com/modules/AMS/article.php?storyid=470, "Interesting facts, myths, trivia and general information about lightning." When they do occur, most victims are surfing or swimming before the attack. How was this not a major plot point on Laguna Beach? Some residents of Papua New Guinea, particularly in the province of New Ireland, still practice an ancient art called shark calling. Maui Island has had the most shark attacks of all the Hawaiian Islands; about 70 reported shark attacks on its coastlines, with Makena Beach having the most attacks. Good enough for me. Second, one corner of the U.S. accounts for a staggering majority of its shark bites: namely, the Sunshine State. Whiley's death is just one of Queensland's 199 attacks since 1700 [source: ISAF]. Some recent attacks have helped this sunny locale rank so high on our list. Coincidence? Mississippi has only had one shark attack ever. In addition to the United States and Australia, other countries with notable occurrences of shark attacks include South Africa, Brazil, and Reunion Island. 6 guests Sept. 4, 2000. In 2008, Forbes named Brevard County beaches the most dangerous places for rip current drowning. You would have to be extremely unlucky in Kentucky to be chomped by a shark. Albert kok, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Hunting such prey, white sharks commonly employ a bite-and-spit technique in which they deliver a catastrophic chomp, then pull back to allow the animal to bleed out, thus minimizing the risk of a defensive injury. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Nowhere else comes close. (May 22, 2022) "Shark attacks terrorise Brazil." Two people have been attacked by sharks in LA, which still boasts less victims than Carcosa and the Yellow King. as the most effective way to repel sharks. So far. Colby is a freelance writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. One tour guide operator deemed Stinson "the granddaddy of all shark beaches" [source: Regenold]. A possible reason behind this statistic is the nations advanced technology that allows its tourism government to document all cases of shark encounters, therefore creating biased results over third-world countries wherein attacks could be unpublicized and undocumented. In 2015, shark activities hit an all-time high in the United States with 59 unprovoked attacks. While the number of shark attacks is nothing to sneeze at, Brevard County is dangerous for a few other reasons as well. Papua New Guinea is the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, the world's largest tropical island [source: FAO]. But 15 people have been attacked, and five have actually been killed by sharks in the past century and a half. If you get stoned enough to see a shark, will a shark actually appear? Since tracking began in 1882, there have been 896 shark attacks in Florida alone. July 29, 2006. These ancient cartilaginous fish, which have done their toothy thing in the World Ocean for hundreds of millions of years, certainly rank among the planets preeminent predators, though the majority of species are actually on the small end of the size spectrum. You might think that 259 shark attacks since 1905 would keep folks away from the waters of South Africa, but that doesn't seem to be the case [source: ISAF]. One tour guide has claimed that he doesn't even bother with the cage when diving with sharks [source: Shott]. Man, spring break was awesome. These distinctions have earned New Smyrna Beach the nickname "Shark Attack Capital of the World.". When you consider the factors, though, this distinction isnt altogether surprising. 8 guests Most of the shark attacks seen in Florida are blacktips or other smallish sharks simply nipping swimmers, likely mistaking their hands or feet for a fish. Sharks are incredibly vital players in the oceanic ecosystems, and worthy not of misplaced fear but deep respectand the full force of our conservation efforts. But they have Killer Whales, which are like giant, despondent mammal-sharks. Aside from Volusia County in Florida, shark attacks are also frequent in other parts of the globe. Dyer Island, near Capetown, has earned the nickname "Shark Alley" for the many species of sharks in the water, particularly a high number of great white sharks. No sharks. (May 22, 2022) https://web.archive.org/web/20140402182444/http://www.pacfish.org/sharkcon/documents/gaffneyr.html, Hamilton, Richard. Jane Dominguez/University of Florida Elsewhere, Australia had nine confirmed and non-fatal unprovoked bites,. 4 bedrooms, House Why are shark attacks on the rise in recent years? If you've seen the 1975 film "Jaws," then you might think that a little New England town called Amity Island is the most dangerous place for shark attacks. First, the U.S.s high number of annual shark bites is not all that surprising when the size of the country and the length of its seacoast are considered alongside the sheer number of people taking to American waters each year.

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