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Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark: Attacked while swimming in a canal 10 miles (20 km) north of St. Augustine, Florida, Rives' leg was severely bitten. The Jacksonville papers initially and erroneously reported this as a barracuda attack. He died in the hospital after attempts to save him were unsuccessful. Neil Womack
Lists of fatal shark attacks include: List of fatal shark attacks in Australia; List of fatal shark attacks in Réunion; List of fatal shark attacks in South African territorial waters; List of fatal shark attacks in the United States
Here's your guide to watching the 2024 Shark Week programming, plus the latest statistics on N.C., S.C. shark attacks.
Ten people were killed by sharks in 2023, double the number of fatalities recorded in 2022
Hit-and-run attack – usually non-fatal, the shark bites and then leaves; most victims do not see the shark. This is the most common type of attack and typically occurs in the surf zone or in murky water. Most hit-and-run attacks are believed to be the result of mistaken identity. [50]
Most however, could not be attributed to a shark and were most likely caused by another type of fish, such as a bluefish, or cuts from sharp objects in the water. Of the 14 deaths, 10 were unprovoked.
Shark attacks, rip currents, hurricanes and even lightining can turn a fun beach trip deadly ... According to their findings, all of the top 10 most dangerous beaches in the US are in Florida ...
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