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World's shark attack hotspots REVEALED

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Florida had the highest number of unprovoked shark attacks in 2024 - including four that proved fatal.

Volusia County , Florida claimed the dubious title of shark attack capital of the world with eight attacks in one year .

Australia followed closely behind with nine attacks, with Western Australia and Queensland seeing the most bites.

A German tourist died after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Western Sahara .

India 's only unprovoked shark attack in 2024 happened in a freshwater river.

Around the world, 34 per cent of all shark attacks occurred while surfing.

Sharks are excellent at spotting objects at a distance but their eyesight isn't good enough to accurately distinguish between different shapes.

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