Shark attacks are more common in the Atlantic Ocean
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Although incidents have been declining in recent years, news coverage remains high.
Shark attacks are shocking and scary, but how common are they? Here's the truth about shark attacks on humans.
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Shark attacks are more common in the Atlantic Ocean
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White Sharks Are Here to Stay in New England, The Brink
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Shark bites spike in regional hotspots, but total unprovoked shark
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Climate crisis pushing great white sharks into new waters
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Are There Sharks in the Atlantic Ocean? - Dutch Shark Society
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Though it's Shark Week on TV, sharks are year-round in NC
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The 9 Biggest Sharks in the Atlantic Ocean - A-Z Animals
What is the most dangerous shark in the Atlantic Ocean? - Quora
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Are there sharks in the Chesapeake Bay?
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Urgent shark warning issued for beach-goers after record numbers
Sharks - Fort Matanzas National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
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Shark attacks are more common in the Atlantic Ocean
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Shark attack history on the Cape and all along Massachusetts: More
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Researchers document 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters
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Sharks in Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean Coastal Waters