As the “chim” celebrates its 50th anniversary, the recent sharks attack fuel ancient fears, and clever summer tricks
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Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie “Ji” and many Americans pay tribute to the sharks, even as recent reports of attacks have attracted headlines.
Hilton’s head shot and rescue showed a swimmer was bitten while in South Carolina on Tuesday.
Recently, a nine-year-old girl was also bitten while snorkeling in Boca Grande, Florida.
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According to the International Shark Attack Archive (ISAF) of the Florida Museum of Natural History, in 2024, there are 47 unprovoked shark bites worldwide.
Florida Beach recorded the largest number of shark attacks, with 942 unprovoked bites since 1837.
Of all coastal countries, Florida leads with the most unprovoked shark bites since 1837, with experts noting changes in shark behavior from coastal areas. (iStock)
The ISAF points out that there are 199 in Hawaii, while California has 141.
Julie Andersen, founder of New York-based Shark Angel, told Fox News Digital that recent attacks have not shown an increase in sharks in the ocean.
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“The increase in sightings is due to a number of factors: more people in the water, better technology, transferring ocean conditions, and in some cases successful protection,” she said.
“Now, more swimmers, surfers and beach players are capturing and sharing their experiences.”
In 2024, there were 47 unprovoked shark bites around the world, and 28 were in the United States (iStock)
“Using drones, Gopro and social media, people who have encountered that were not noticed are now widely shared. Sharks have been there. We just see them more often,” she added.
The team noted that Shark Angels are committed to shark protection, turning fear into obsession and promoting education to eliminate myths about sharks.
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Anderson said in California or Cape Cod, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, white shark populations, “thanks to decades of protection.” Their return, she said, is a sign of a healthier ocean.
The American Association for Science Progress estimates that about 274,000 sharks are killed worldwide every day.
About 274,000 sharks are killed worldwide every day. (iStock)
Anderson said several beach communities have seen more sharks this summer.
“Based on trends over the past few years, shark behavior is clearly changing,” she said.
“Eyewitnesses are increasing from the West Coast to the East Coast and even parts of Mexico in places like California, Cape Cod, Carolina, Florida and Baja.”
“Florida’s New Smyrna Beach has the title of ‘shark biting capital’. It’s located in Volusia County, and it has always occupied the global chart of shark encounters,” Anderson said.
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She also said: “Most bites are usually small bait fish from migrating small black sharks’ small toes and fingers. Many people don’t even need stitches.”
A bold endurance athlete is paying tribute to his chin by swimming 62 miles on Martha’s Vineyard Island in Massachusetts.
A shopper walked by Neptune Seabreast Gift Shop in Massachusetts Vineyard Haven on May 12, 2025 with a “chim” movie. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Lewis Pugh said his goal is to increase demand for shark protection and change the public’s perception of powerful fish.
Pug said the popular 1975 film showed the shark as a “villain, as a cold-blooded killer,” he told the Associated Press (AP).
“This is a movie about sharks attacking humans, and for 50 years we’ve been attacking sharks…it’s totally unsustainable. It’s crazy. We need to respect them,” Pugh told AP.
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Not sure what to do if you encounter a shark in the water?
Shark Angel people share some insights to consider.
6 Shark Tips You Must Know This Summer
1. “If the shark is approaching you in the water, keep calm. Don’t panic.”
2. “Proceed and maintained eye contact. Sharks are opportunistic predators and prefer an easy target. They are less likely to be when they know you see them.”
3. “Avoid waving, yelling, or trying to hit a shark. Fast, unstable movements trigger the response.”
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4. “Preversely, move slowly and steadily. Turn your eyes to the sharks and move calmly towards the shore or safely.”
5. “Don’t act like prey. Just like you don’t run from a lion or a bear, don’t run away from a shark.”
6. “If you encounter one in the wild, give it space and keep it composed. The shark is not looking for human meals.”
