Ormond Beach, located on Florida's east coast, is known for its beautiful white sand and clear blue waters.
The beach is a peaceful escape, perfect for those who love the ocean and the outdoors.
One interesting thing about Ormond Beach is the variety of sea creatures that live in its waters, including sharks.
Although some may find the presence of sharks scary, encounters are rare and usually not a threat.
Sharks are important for keeping the marine ecosystem healthy.
Ormond Beach is a great place to relax, swim, and enjoy nature.
Its stunning scenery and diverse marine life make it a memorable destination for visitors.
Understanding our data at Ormond Beach
In our comprehensive overview of ormond beach, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific beaches, neighboring beaches may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
1995-10-01
Year
1995
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Stephen Massfeller
Sex
M
Age
39
Injury
Right Arm Injured
Fatal
N
Time
11H30
Species
1.2 M To 1.5 M [4' To 5'] Shark
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2013-09-21
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Female
Sex
F
Age
45
Injury
Lacerations To Right Foot
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2011-05-13
Year
2011
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Adrian Bronson
Sex
M
Age
37
Injury
Minor Injury; Puncture Wounds To Calf
Fatal
N
Time
06H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2002-09-30
Year
2002
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Matt Crawford
Sex
M
Age
47.0
Injury
Right Hand Severely Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
16H20
Species
4' To 5' Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Florida
Location
Seminole Avenue, Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2000-06-19
Year
2000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Standing
Name
Jacob Alegood
Sex
M
Age
52.0
Injury
Right Ankle Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
07H50
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond By The Sea, Volusia County
Date
1973-11-24
Year
1973
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Chip Trout
Sex
M
Age
13
Injury
Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2017-04-11
Year
2017
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Denise Holz-Oosterveld
Sex
F
Age
35.0
Injury
Calf Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2013-05-27
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Kyle Kirkpatrick
Sex
M
Age
11
Injury
Right Foot Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
Afternoon
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
1998-12-24
Year
1998
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Andy Thompson
Sex
M
Age
19
Injury
Left Foot Bitten After He Accidentally Stepped On The Shark Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
08H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Florida
Location
Neptune Avenue, Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2000-07-09
Year
2000
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Anthony Zent
Sex
M
Age
41.0
Injury
Knee & Calf Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2005-07-23
Year
2005
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Surfing
Name
Bob Thompson
Sex
M
Age
61
Injury
Right Foot: Toes And Back Of Foot, Minor Injury
Fatal
N
Time
11H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
1995-04-13
Year
1995
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
N/A
Name
Mark Degraff
Sex
M
Age
20
Injury
Puncture Wounds On Right Foot
Fatal
N
Time
13H20
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
2013-09-02
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Raushod Floyd
Sex
M
Age
17
Injury
Shoulder Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach / Daytona Beach, Volusia County
Date
1981-08-10
Year
1981
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
16' Catamaran Capsized Previous Night, Occupants Stayed With Wreckage Until Morning, Then Attempted To Swim Ashore
Name
Christy Wapniarski
Sex
F
Age
19.0
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
Daybreak
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach, Volusia County
Date
1957-04-22
Year
1957
Type
Provoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Standing
Name
Michael Carpenter
Sex
M
Age
17.0
Injury
Ankle Injured By Shark Trapped In Pool As It Tried To Get Out Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
4 M [13'] Shark
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Florida
Location
Ormond Beach
Date
2020-10-31
Year
2020
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Usa
Activity
Swimming
Name
Jordan Hooper
Sex
M
Age
17.0
Injury
Minor Injuries
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
Blacktip Shark, 6' To 7'
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