The latest report from the International Shark Attack File shows a significant drop in unprovoked shark bites, reinforcing that these incidents are anomalies rather than the norm.

But the attacks show little consistency and it ... there are often bait fish that attract sharks. The turbidity also reduces visibility in the water, making it harder for sharks to see.

The latest International Shark Attack File on the number of human and shark encounters in 2024 is encouraging reading for ...

Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70.