Multiple Shark Attacks on July 4th Raise Safety Concerns in Texas and Florida

Three individuals were bitten in separate incidents while swimming, prompting increased vigilance along the coasts.

Two people were bitten by sharks at South Padre Island, Texas, with one sustaining severe injuries.
A 21-year-old man was bitten by a shark while playing football in knee-deep water at New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Authorities cleared beachgoers from the water and emphasized the rarity of such encounters in Texas.
Shark tracking data shows multiple large sharks in U.S. waters, but no direct link to the attacks.
Experts suggest that most shark bites are cases of mistaken identity, not intentional attacks.