July 7 -- An 8-year-old boy remains in critical condition after surgeons worked through the night to reattach his arm, which was bitten off during a shark attack in Pensacola, Florida yesterday.

The number of shark bites in the U.S. declined 32% in 2024. According to the International Shark Attack File, there were only 47 unprovoked shark bites last year, compared to 69 in 2023.

9-year-old girl who survived shark attack recounts terrifying moments and her recovery It's hard to imagine from her smiling face the unimaginable experience 9-year-old Leah Lendel has gone through.

Half of U.S. attacks took place in Florida in 2024, which is also common for the state often known to experience the highest concentrations of shark bites of anywhere in the world.

Just over a week ago, she and her family were enjoying a day at the beach in Boca Grande when a shark attacked. WATCH: 9-year-old girl who survived shark attack recounts terrifying moments and her ...