Two beachgoers were bitten by sharks on Hilton Head Island, S.C., within a week, according to local officials.

Florida is No. 1 in the United States when it comes to shark bites, with more than triple the number of unprovoked attacks in 2024 from the state listed as No. 2, Hawaii. Not only that, but the U.S. lead world again in the number of unprovoked shark bites in 2024, according to the The Florida Museum of Natural History.

There are multiple theories as to why Florida beaches are seeing an increase in shark sightings. These theories range from improved monitoring to human error. While each of these affects shorelines differently,