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Do beaches have nets to prevent sharks?

A shark net is a submerged section of gillnets placed at beaches designed to intercept large marine animals including sharks, with the aim to reduce the likelihood of shark attacks on swimmers.



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New Smyrna Beach, Florida New Smyrna Beach has seen more shark attacks than any other beach in the United States.

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