For instance, out of 134 fatalities in Australia between 1917 and 2017, 52 shark attack fatalities occurred in Queensland. Treasure joined News 6 at the start of 2021, coming to the Sunshine State from Michigan. She said staff from her hotel and even a nurse who happened to be at the beach put a bandage on her wound and tied a makeshift tourniquet around her leg until first responders arrived. At one point in the video, two swimmers spot the drone and wave at the flying vehicle as the shark moves past them only a few feet away. When dawn came, they were six, possibly nine miles offshore. They are not considered to be aggressive,but they may be dangerous to humans when they are provoked. The main reason for the high numbers in the US is the state of Florida, with 896 shark attacks registered. After extensive research on the two main shark attack databases available online (ISAF and GSAF), I was able to find 49 shark incidents in Daytona Beach since 1500s. In addition, there have been337 shark attacks recorded in the area since 1882. Since 1928, only 49 shark incidents have occurred in Daytona Beach, with one fatal victim. The attack has left the longtime surfer unsure if shell venture back into the water, even though it has always been her happy place. By signing up, you agree to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement. Central Florida beach rated 2nd most dangerous in America; 5 of top 10 Lacking life preservers or jackets, they clung to the craft throughout the night, enduring a strong storm. Woman attacked by shark in Volusia County recounts attack - WESH And although he was only at a waist-deep level in the water, he was not safe away from the jaws of a wandering shark. I saw her being picked up and down and saw the water around her change color; she came up too high and too fast. Cohen realized Christys right thigh was bitten. Shocking drone footage captured in Florida shows swimmers merely feet away from what appears to be a shark as it creeps up behind them in the water. Sharks are very salty and almost more salty than the water they swim in. They are not aggressive but can be dangerous. We've received your submission. It's also a good idea, however, to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to shark attacks. Its metropolitan area (European France) borders four different branches of the sea: the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the English Are There Sharks In Australia? The numbers in Volusia County are indeed higher than average, but its still improbable to suffer a shark bite while swimming in Florida. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The chance of being bitten by a shark remain incredibly low, according to the Shark Attack File. Hawaii The coasts of these two islands have seen two-thirds of Hawaiis 159 shark attacks since 1828, with 64 attacks taking place in Maui and 42 attacks taking place in Oahu. They are not aggressive but may attack humans when provoked. A shark off the coast of Daytona Beach bit a 33-year-old man on the foot and hes still in recovery at the moment.