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Winter Park man bitten by shark in New Smyrna Beach, officials say
A Winter Park man was bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday, according to Volusia County officials. The 40-year-old ...
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New Smyrna Beach shark attack: Injured Florida surfer recovering after left arm bitten at “Shark Bite Capital of the World”
New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida has an unofficial title of the Shark Bite Capital of the World due to frequency ...
Inside ‘shark bite capital’ where bloodthirsty beasts savage swimmers in shallows… but tourists face even bigger threat
WHEN people seek thrills in Florida, they typically head straight to Orlando’s world-famous theme parks for an unforgettable ...
Florida surfer recounts shark attack off New Smyrna Beach: "It clamped down like a bear trap"
A surfer was bitten on the arm by a shark at New Smyrna Beach and rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Florida surfer attacked in ‘Shark Bite Capital of the World’
Matt Bender, a 40-year-old from Winter Park, was bitten on his right forearm while surfing on New Smyrna Beach Sunday.
Shark bites 40-year-old surfer's right arm in New Smyrna Beach during July 4 weekend
An incident over the weekend has added to New Smyrna Beach's reputation as the Shark Bite Capital of the World. According to ...
Florida shark attacks surfer, latched on ‘like a bear trap’ in world’s bite capital
A 40-year-old surfer describes a shark attack at New Smyrna Beach in Florida as feeling "like a bear trap" and "electricity." ...
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New Smyrna Beach Shark Bite Victim Describes Ordeal in New Interview
Matthew Bender of Winter Park, Florida, recently found out the hard way why New Smyrna Beach is known as the "Shark Bite ...
Florida shark attack victim released from hospital, vows to surf again
Just two days after surviving a shark attack, longtime surfer Matt Bender is back home — bandaged, recovering and already ...
Study Names Most 'Dangerous' Beach in the U.S.
Tideschart developed its rankings on three criteria: shark attacks, surf zone fatalities, and hurricanes. After the numbers ...