Which state has the most shark bites?


Which state has the most shark bites? Florida (259 bites): Florida had 259 unprovoked shark attacks between 2012 and 2021, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), making it the highest rate in the world. New Smyrna Beach is pictured.


What is the shark capital of the world?

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.


Where are the most aggressive sharks located?

Recife, Brazil The coastal waters off Recife are home to numerous aggressive sharks. More than 50 shark attacks, 16 of which were fatal, have been recorded along a 12-mile stretch of coast near Recife since 1992. The high number of shark attacks has made Recife one of the most dangerous places in the world to swim.