We’re not killing seals and sea lions for furs and oil anymore, so the sharks have more to eat,” a source told The Post.

While sharks are commonly found in the waters off the United States, shark bites are rare, according to Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History's shark research program.

Combined, the two states account for 11.5 percent of all U.S. shark attacks during that period.

Shark attacks receive plenty of attention during Shark Week, but the latest data shows just how rare they really are.

Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante explains why shark attacks spike every summer and shares simple beach safety tips to avoid ...

Though Florida leads the United States in shark bites, incidents along the Panhandle are extremely rare compared to the Atlantic coast.

New analysis reveals New Smyrna Beach leads the US for shark encounters. Florida tops states with 1,193 recorded attacks.

President Trump signed Lulu's Law June 26 which would allow an emergency alert to be sent to mobile phones if there's a shark attack.

A swimmer’s “bone” was left exposed after what lifeguards believe was a shark attack at Jones Beach Friday afternoon, sources told The Post. In a scene straight out of “Jaws,” the beast chomped on the ...

Florida leads the United States in the number of shark bites, accounting for 44% of the nation's total in 2025. Shark activity in Florida waters is highest from April through October, coinciding with ...

The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.