New Smyrna is the shark attack capital of the world, and it was here that three swimmers were attacked this year, and had to be hospitalized. In the beach's home county of Volusia, six other attacks had been recorded by March, 2008. That breaks the record pace set in 2001, according to beach records, making this the "Year of the Shark." . The International Shark Attack File cites a total of 210 attacks in Volusia, Fla. Still, miles of white sand and consistent surf breaks continue to draw vacationers and locals alike into New Smyrna's waters.