When it comes to shark attacks, no state in the U.S. comes close to Florida. 🦈 What you may be surprised to learn Alabama’s spot in in the list of states reporting the greatest number of shark attacks.
International Shark Attack File from the Florida Museum
, the Sunshine State has seen 912 shark attacks since 1837. Coming in a distance second – 187 – was Hawaii, followed by California at 115. What you may be surprised to learn Alabama’s spot in in the list of states reporting the greatest number of shark attacks. Alabama has reported 10 shark attacks since 1837, putting it at number 11.
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