In California, shark attacks are pretty rare, historically about two to three incidents a year, mostly from great whites, with fewer than 20 fatalities since 1950. Last year was a record with 10 incidents but only a few injuries. In Florida, they’re more common, around 11 to 19 bites per year, mostly minor ones from smaller sharks like blacktips, and almost never fatal. Sharks coming close to shore is totally normal for both places. They follow baitfish, rays, seals, or whatever’s on the menu ri