Where is the shark capital of the US?

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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1. New Smyrna Beach, Florida – 32 shark attacks
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – 9 shark attacks.
  • Cocoa Beach, Florida – 7 shark attacks.
  • Melbourne Beach, Florida – 6 shark attacks.
  • Ormond Beach, Florida – 4 shark attacks.
  • Gulf Shores, Alabama – 3 shark attacks.
  • Isle of Palms, South Carolina – 3 shark attacks.


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Topping the list is New Smyrna Beach, just south of Daytona in Volusia County, Florida. The travel website said New Smyrna Beach had more shark attacks than another other — a total of 32.

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