Why a Florida County Became the 'Shark Bite Capital of the World
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New Smyrna Beach Asserts Itself as Shark Attack Capital of World
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Florida led the world in shark attacks again in 2020
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Why One Florida Beach Is Being Called the Shark Bite Capital of the World - A-Z Animals
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Duval County has fifth highest number of shark attacks nationwide
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Florida man bitten by shark during visit to Daytona Beach, authorities say
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Florida retains title of 'shark bite capital of the world,' new data shows
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This US county was the world shark attack capital in 2021
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Australia becomes the shark attack capital of the world - but experts say we SHOULDN'T be worried
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Florida Was the Shark Attack Capital of the World in 2021
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10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks
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How many shark attacks were there in 2019? Florida had the most
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Volusia still shark bite capital of the world, but global attacks still low – Orlando Sentinel
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Drones reveal shark fests, though Florida bites remain rare
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Florida is the shark bite capital of the world — The Daily Jaws
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Shark capital of the world is in a popular American vacation spot after THREE brutal attacks in one year