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Florida's New Smyrna Beach Tops Shark Attack List

10/18/2025

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Florida remains the leading state for shark attacks, with New Smyrna Beach recording 277 incidents, more than the next four beaches combined.
A study by Tideschart analyzed shark attack data dating back to 1642.
Other beaches in the top five are Daytona Beach (67), Cocoa Beach (39), Myrtle Beach (36), and Palm Beach (35).
Experts say shark attacks are rare and advise safety measures such as avoiding murky water, not swimming at dawn or dusk, and staying close to others in the ocean.

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Florida remains the leading state for shark attacks, with New Smyrna Beach recording 277 incidents, more than the next four beaches combined.
A study by Tideschart analyzed shark attack data dating back to 1642.
Other beaches in the top five are Daytona Beach (67), Cocoa Beach (39), Myrtle Beach (36), and Palm Beach (35).
Experts say shark attacks are rare and advise safety measures such as avoiding murky water, not swimming at dawn or dusk, and staying close to others in the ocean.