News of a shark attack or bite is always unsettling. A young swimmer was was airlifted from Boca Grande in Lee County on June 11 after apparently being bitten by a shark. It is not known where the ...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – As intense heat continues to grip Central Florida, people flocked to the beach to cool off, but with a recent shark bite, many took extra precautions while enjoying the waves.

The chances of being bitten by a shark are not great. When swimming at the beach, the odds are one in 11.5 million. However, when sharks bite people, massive media attention is paid, making it appear ...

Yet another surfer got to experience what is a known risk in New Smyrna Beach: being bitten by a shark. An 18-year-old male surfer sustained a shark bite on his foot while surfing the self-proclaimed ...

A 9-year-old girl was likely bitten by a shark while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida. While shark bites can be horrific, they are rare, and incidents have been declining. Experts advise staying ...

When shark bites make the news, it is typically Florida that is in the headlines. This is because of the shark attacks that occur in the United States, Florida leads the pack. In 2024, there were 14 ...

Shark attacks are rare, with 47 confirmed unprovoked bites globally in 2024. Volusia County, Florida, is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." Following safety guidelines can reduce the risk ...

It was from a hospital bed, in a daze from painkillers, overwhelming media attention and a lingering frisson from her brush with death, that Anika Craney saw the Facebook message: “Welcome to Bite ...

ALERTS FOR ANY BREAKING NEWS UPDATES. TONIGHT, A YOUNG SURFER SAYS HE’S LUCKY HE STILL HAS HIS FOOT AFTER A VERY SCARY ENCOUNTER WITH A SHARK OFF THE COAST OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH. WESH TWO DAVID JONES ...

Two men survived separate shark attacks in the Bahamas and near Jupiter Inlet, Florida. Both men were treated at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Experts say most shark bites are due to ...