What city in Florida has the most sharks?

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 was the sight two shark attacks on Labor Day, 2023. Beachgoers gathered to enjoy the warm weather and nice waves, unaware that disaster was looming. Both bites occurred at or near Ponce Inlet where a woman was bitten on the right foot and a man was bitten on the left hand, on the same day.

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Florida (259 bites) Volusia, home to world-famous Daytona Beach, has the dubious honor of being known as the “shark bite capital of the world.” New Smyrna Beach, just south of the city, is an epicenter of shark activity.

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There have been 896 shark attacks in Florida since 1837, only 19 of which occurred near Miami. Most victims were either swimming, wading, kayaking, surfing, or paddleboarding. Shark attacks near Miami and in all of Florida happen more in July, August, and September than in any other month.

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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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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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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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The Lemon Shark is the most common shark we see off the coast of Florida. Lemon Sharks are known to migrate to our waters annually for a mating aggregation.

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