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Curfew Imposed After Teen Shootings Amid Shark Bites

3/24/2025

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Spring Break in Florida's Daytona and New Smyrna Beach has taken a dark turn with a curfew imposed following the shooting of two teenagers. Known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World," New Smyrna Beach has already seen eight shark bites this year. Lifeguard Captain Stephen Canfield urges swimmers to be cautious of rip currents, recommending they swim parallel to the shore for safety.

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Spring Break in Florida's Daytona and New Smyrna Beach has taken a dark turn with a curfew imposed following the shooting of two teenagers. Known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World," New Smyrna Beach has already seen eight shark bites this year. Lifeguard Captain Stephen Canfield urges swimmers to be cautious of rip currents, recommending they swim parallel to the shore for safety.