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WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)September 5, 2026Hillsborough

Florida leads nation in shark bites due to seasonal migration and beach crowds

Florida reports the highest number of shark bites in the United States, a trend attributed to the intersection of shark migration patterns, tidal currents, and high volumes of beachgoers during holidays. The article clarifies that these incidents are not the result of sharks actively hunting humans.

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