WEST PALM BEACH — As Michael Reich spearfished a hogfish snapper in the waters off the Bahamas on July 15, he didn’t know a 5-foot shark was watching. That was until the shark sunk its teeth deep into his left elbow.

By Rachel Williams Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) -- Florida is the shark bite capital of the

Following a shark attack that happened in Hollywood Beach on Tuesday, several survivors reunited in West Palm Beach to discuss their experiences.

I breathe a sigh of relief when I see a shark, It is because if I’m seeing it, that shark has already decided against taking a bite out of me.

As coastal areas become more crowded with human activity, conflicts with wildlife are also on the rise. One growing concern is the interaction between humans and sharks, especially along popular coastlines like Queensland’s Gold Coast.

After shark bite reports back in June, we heard from many of you who wondered if it could be connected to another marine life incident that happened on Hilton Head Island.

Sam Hollis said a shark grabbed him by the foot and yanked him off his board while he was at New Smyrna Beach.