Archive · 2024

Shark bites in 2024

2 bites at New Smyrna Beach in 2024, out of 8 recorded across Volusia County by Beach Safety and the International Shark Attack File. The county figure also covers Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach Shores and Ormond Beach. Individually documented reports are listed below.

New Smyrna Beach

September 22, 2024
Bitten on the lower left leg while surfing
New Smyrna Beach · surfing
Minor
July 4, 2024
Bitten on the foot while playing football in knee-deep water
New Smyrna Beach · wading
Serious

Elsewhere in Volusia County

Counted in the county figure above, but not at New Smyrna Beach.

July 10, 2024
Bitten on the left foot while swimming in knee-deep water
Daytona Beach Shores · swimming
Moderate
July 8, 2024
Bitten on the calf during lifeguard training camp
Ponce Inlet · swimming · blacktip shark
Minor

Other years

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