A history of shark attacks in Florida
Florida has by far the most recorded shark attacks in the U.S. with more than 800 recorded attacks (36 fatal) between 1845-2016, according to Shark Attack Data. Author: Matthew Copeland (WTLV) Updated: 1:14 PM EDT May 9, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. It is a constant concern for those who swim the water off Florida s coastline: Sharks prowling close to shore stalking its next meal.
While shark attacks are very rare, there are more recorded shark attacks on the Florida coast than any other state, according to Shark Attack Data.
The database records 828 recorded unprovoked shark attacks between 1845 to 2016. By comparison, unprovoked California and Hawaii have 187 and 230 recorded attacks respectively, according to the database.