A group of sharks killed a man near Stuart Beach in Florida yesterday.
Stephen Schafer, 38, had been kite-surfing prior to the attack, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Department.
A lifeguard saw Schafer flailing in the water and notice several sharks surrounding him. He was bitten several times and was bleeding profusely.
Schafer went into cardiac arrest as lifeguards helped him get to shore. He was later pronounced dead at an area hospital.
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The International Shark Attack File, located in the Florida Museum of Natural History, says that shark attacks have dropping lately.
In 2008, there were 59 shark attacks worldwide, compared to 71 in 2007. The figure has been declining steadily since it reached an all-time high of 79 back in 2000.
It’s important to note, however, that 41 out of the 59 attacks worldwide took placed in the U.S., with Florida leading the way with 32.
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