Shark bites in Florida: See pictures of wounds, scars from survivors

As both locals and tourists continue hit Florida's beaches this summer, there might be something in the back of their minds — sharks.

Earlier this month, two teenagers and a woman were injured in two shark attacks less than two hours apart in the Florida Panhandle's Walton County.

In the days following the attacks, the victims recovered from life-altering injuries. According to officials, the woman lost her lower left arm and suffered "significant trauma" to other areas of her body. One of the teenagers had significant injuries to the upper leg and one hand, and the other had minor injuries on one foot.

According to the International Shark Attack File, the state saw 16 cases last year, which represent 44% of the U.S. total and 23% of unprovoked bites worldwide.

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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida saw 3 shark attacks this month. What a shark bite looks like