A 12-foot, 1,009-pound great white shark has surfaced off the Southwest Florida coast 22 times since Nov. 18, 2025.

Shark attacks are rare, with 47 confirmed unprovoked bites globally in 2024. Volusia County, Florida, is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." Following safety guidelines can reduce the risk ...

Shark activity in Florida waters peaks between April and October, coinciding with increased human presence in the water. In 2024, there were 14 recorded shark bites in Florida, representing 30% of ...

A white shark named Ripple was the first of the winter migration season to be tracked in Florida waters. Ripple, an 11-foot male shark, traveled 1,700 miles from Nova Scotia to Florida in 25 days.

FWC biologists captured video of a 7 1/2-foot great white shark off Florida's coast. The juvenile shark, estimated to be 13 years old, was filmed during a routine fish survey. Great white sharks are ...