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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Florida has seven of the nation's 10 “deadliest beaches,” according to a travel survey, and shark attacks were a key factor. New Smyrna Beach, 105 miles southeast of Jacksonville, topped the list with 32 shark attacks since 2010, Travel Lens reports.
Florida is regarded as the shark bite capital of the world, with New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County with the most shark bites to date going back to 1882 according to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File. New Smyrna Beach is on east coast of the state north of the Treasure Coast.
The researchers had expected sharks to stay clear of crowded areas like large land animals tend to do, but instead found them spending a significant amount of time in waters where people like to take a dip.
The findings also revealed that sharks are swimming a lot closer to the beach than previously thought—instead of miles out, they may be within 50 to 100 yards of where the waves break, or even closer.
Is it safe to swim in Florida beaches sharks? Naylor emphasizes it's perfectly safe to swim in Tampa Bay, but you should always know what to do in case you see a shark. He advises to: Avoid swimming at dawn and dusk, when sharks tend to be on the hunt.
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.
All beaches are safe to swim in but always be observant of your surroundings look out for rip currents they can appear without warning so always keep an eye on the lifeguards, and most of all DON'T swim too far out as you will come into contact with sharks.