Beware of the world’s shark attack hotspots

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into US waters.

A recent survey by tide forecasting site Tideschart found that the Home Of The Brave leads the world when it comes to shark attacks, boasting nearly twice as many as runner-up Australia — and over four times as many as third-place holder South Africa.

In fact, these three countries dominated the rankings, accounting for more than “half of all recorded shark attacks in history,” per the site.

“When you look at the numbers, three places dominate every list – Florida in the U.S., New South Wales in Australia and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa,” said Tideschart founder Ryan Blundell. “Each has warm, productive waters, consistent surf and lots of people in the ocean. That combination naturally leads to more encounters.”

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