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Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.

Weather forecasting company Tideschart looked at data between 1642 through 2024 and looked at which beaches had the most shark attacks, with beaches in Florida compiling 9 out of the 10 slots. New Smyrna Beach, Florida , topped the list with 277 shark attacks since 1642.

Ryan Blundell, founder of Tideschart , said there are many swimmers who are unaware of the danger just off the shores of some Florida beaches, but said people shouldn't panic.

"The concentration of shark attacks along Florida's coastline is striking, with New Smyrna Beach in particular standing out as a global hot

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