What beach in Florida is known for the most shark attacks?

Known as the Shark Bite Capital of the World Located on Florida's east coast, just south of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach boasts 17 miles of white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and the world's highest rate of shark attacks.



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“Don't go swimming far out. Stay in close. Stay near people,” Hueter said. Despite Florida being the shark bite capital of the world, the risk is still incredibly low.

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Known as the Shark Bite Capital of the World New Smyrna Beach is home to around 40 different types of sharks, though the most common types of sharks are blacktip and lemon sharks. Neither of these types of sharks are particularly aggressive. However, the sheer amount of sharks in the area makes incidents more likely.

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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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Siesta Key, Santa Rosa Beach, and Key Biscayne are among the safest beach towns in Florida with low crime rates and welcoming locals. Visitors to Anna Maria Island can enjoy the beautiful beaches and a tight-knit community that prioritizes safety.

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If you enjoy frequenting beaches in Florida, here's a look at the time of day most people were bitten based on data collected since 1926 by the Florida Museum. A total of 72 people were bitten by a shark between 2 p.m. and 2:59 p.m. The second most popular slot was around lunchtime — between 11 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.

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The shark population peaks on Cape Cod around late summer and into early fall when ocean temperatures are the warmest, findings show. From almost 3,000 videos collected during 137 research trips conducted off Cape Cod's beaches, the researchers identified 393 individual white sharks.

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