New Smyrna Beach is often referred to as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World," with more than 300 documented incidents since the 1880s, according to the International Shark Attack File.

New Smyrna Beach is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." It's been the site of more than 300 shark attacks since the 1980s, according to the International Shark Attack File in Gainesville.

A 40-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday after being bitten by a shark while surfing off New Smyrna Beach, a popular surf destination in Florida.