Here’s Why You Are Most Likely To Get Attacked By A Shark in North Carolina
Get ready, because Shark Week has begun. That’s right my North and South Carolina friends, if you are swimming in the deep blue seas this week, be on the lookout…
Get ready, because Shark Week has begun. That's right my North and South Carolina friends, if you are swimming in the deep blue seas this week, be on the lookout for our deadly finned friends.
'Shark Week' returns to Discovery on July 24, featuring great whites, hammerhead sharks, and more. Get out the popcorn and hold on to your limbs. FloridaBet.com analyzed data to determine which US state you are most likely to get attacked by sharks during Shark Week.
1. Florida
With 828 shark attacks.
2. Hawaii
With 230 shark attacks.
3. California
With 187 shark attacks.
4. South Carolina
With 116 shark attacks.
5. North Carolina
With 84 shark attacks.
6. Oregon
With 28 shark attacks.
7. New Jersey
With 25 shark attacks.
8. New York
With 13 shark attacks.
9. Virgina
With 12 shark attacks.
10. Georgia and Alabama
With both having 11 shark attacks.
Full Map of Shark Attacks
Since 1900, according to SharkAttackData.com, there have been 1,636 unprovoked shark attacks, and Florida (828) accounts for slightly more than half. Hawaii follows with 230 attacks, and California is third at 187. The Carolinas round out the top five.
