Florida Leads U.S. Shark Attacks | Gainesville News

Shark Awareness Day hits hard—Florida’s the U.S. shark bite epicenter since 2015, accounting for nearly half of all attacks with 1,193 bites compared to the nation’s total of 2,583. New Smyrna Beach tops the list as the most dangerous spot. Stay safe: avoid swimming at dawn, dusk, or night; skip the water if you’ve got an open wound; and ditch flashy jewelry. Smart choices keep you safe out there. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2387ed388b75e95