Florida is No. 1 in the United States when it comes to shark bites, with more than triple the number of unprovoked attacks in 2024 from the state listed as No. 2, Hawaii. Not only that, but the U.S.

Most recorded shark bites are unprovoked, according to ISAF. “Every year, millions of tourists and residents visit Florida's beaches and waterways, and these beaches and waterways will more than ...

Of the 88 shark-human interactions that ISAF investigated in 2024, 47 were unprovoked and 24 were provoked. The other 17 cases included boat bites, a shark-inflicted post-mortem bite (“scavenge ...

On May 30, 2025, 25-year-old surfer Sean Barton was bitten by a shark while riding a wave off Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Barton was in waist-deep water when the shark latched onto his left leg.

Florida had 14 unprovoked shark bites in 2024, the most worldwide. A 7-1/2 foot great white shark was caught on video by Florida Fish and Wildlife biologists off the Florida coast.

Alabama is making waves as it moves to become the first state in the U.S. with an Amber Alert-style system for shark attacks, after the state Senate unanimously passed legislation on Thursday. The ...

An 11-foot, 2-inch, 761-pound great white shark tagged by OCEARCH Feb. 28 has traveled nearly 1,000 miles to the Gulf coast of Florida.

As college students flock to Florida’s sandy beaches, researchers are tracking a record-breaking apex predator also heading south for the holiday. Contender, a 1,653-pound male great white shark ...

Tourists and residents are naturally interested in where sharks roam, no matter how rare attacks really are. Here's what to know about tracking tools. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ ...

A 9-foot, 11-inch great white shark, tagged by OCEARCH, had not sent location pings in over a year. The shark, named Ormond, suddenly and repeatedly pinged off Florida's Panhandle this week.

Consistent with long-term trends, the U.S. experienced the most unprovoked shark bites in 2024 — 28 confirmed cases. With warm waters and ample shoreline, Florida had 14 bites, more than any ...