NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – As intense heat continues to grip Central Florida, people flocked to the beach to cool off, but with a recent shark bite, many took extra precautions while enjoying the ...

The incident happened around noon, a few miles south of the New Smyrna Beach jetty near Sapphire Road. This is the fourth shark bite registered in Volusia County in 2025.

Local businesses in New Smyrna Beach are celebrating Shark Week with themed events and specials. The Discovery Channel dives into "Shark Week 2025" on Sunday, July 20 with special programming all ...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — An 18-year-old surf instructor was attacked by a shark in New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Sam Hollis sustained a shark bite on his foot while surfing and was transported for ...

New Smyrna Beach is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." It's been the site of more than 300 shark attacks since the 1980s, according to the International Shark Attack File in Gainesville.

Hundreds of beachgoers gathered at New Smyrna Beach the day after an 18-year-old surfer was bitten on the foot by a shark. Some were shocked to hear about the incident, while others, like Megan ...