Shark, unprovoked attacks

Shark attack hotspots in US mapped — with half of all encounters in one state
The data from the International Shark Attack File, a database run by the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Florida, showed that there were 28 confirmed shark
Shark attack hotspots mapped - areas with most encounters including fatal bites
Surfers and swimmers have been warned about the world's worst spots to get in the water as the International Shark Attack File's map charts where people have been mauled by the beasts
Unprovoked shark attacks dropped to record low in 2024
2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites, with only 47 unprovoked attacks recorded around the globe.
Shark attacks dropped worldwide last year, Florida museum reports
The United States continues to be the most likely country in which to get bitten by a shark, according to the annual International Shark Attack File from the Florida Museum of Natural History. Twenty-eight of the 47 unprovoked shark attacks recorded in 2024 occurred in U.S. waters.
Florida again shark attack capital of the world with most shark bites in 2024. Here's where
Four deaths were attributed to fatal shark attacks in 2024, according ISAF. A tourist was killed in a shark attack in the Red Sea near the resort town of Marsa Alam, Egypt, CNN reported. A German tourist sailing on a catamaran was swimming alongside the boat in international waters near Western Sahara when she was fatally bitten.
Shark Bites Plummeted in 2024 – Experts Reveal What’s Behind the Drop
Shark bites reached a surprising low in 2024, with only 47 unprovoked incidents worldwide, significantly below the 10-year average. 2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites. Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks,
Shark attacks dropped in 2024. Here's where most bites occurred.
The number of shark attacks, including deadly bites, dropped substantially worldwide in 2024, according to a new report.
33% of Shark Attacks Involved Surfers in 2024; Here’s Why
In short, shark attacks were down last year. “2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites,” begins a press release about the new report. “Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70.
Which U.S. State Has the Most Shark Attacks? The Answer Is Shocking!
Shark attacks are rare, but some U.S. states experience more encounters than others. Which state leads the country in recorded shark attacks, and why? The answer may surprise you! Find out where these incidents happen most and what factors contribute to them.
Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It’s not clear why
Unprovoked attacks by sharks declined sharply in 2024, according to new figures from an international database compiled by ...
Shark attacks fall to 28-year-low in 2024
While sharks might have a fearsome reputation, the chances of being bitten by one are incredibly low. In 2024, just 47 people ...
Shark attack data: US again has the most reported bites, with Florida leading the way
There were a total of 28 reported shark bites in the U.S. last year, with half of them happening off of Florida, according to ...
Dramatic Change In Number Of Shark Attacks In 2024, According To ISAF
The latest International Shark Attack File on the number of human and shark encounters in 2024 is encouraging reading for ...
Shark bites were unusually low in 2024; here are tips to avoid getting bit in 2025
Sharks were unusually less bitey in 2024, as reports of shark bites dropped for the year in New Jersey and worldwide.
Shark attacks plummeted worldwide last year, data reveal
The United States continues to be the most likely country in which to get bitten by a shark, according to the annual ...
Shark attacks: US led the world in 2024. Where else does danger lurk in the water?
"exceptionally quiet year" for shark attacks. But the U.S. still led the globe - again. See where the fatal attacks happened.