US has most reported shark bites, with one state leading the way
While shark attacks dropped around the world and in the U.S. in 2024, the U.S. again had the highest reported number of unprovoked bites. There were a total of 28 reported incidents in the U.S., with half of them happening off Florida, according to new data from the International Shark Attack File.
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 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 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
Florida is once again tops in the world for the number of unprovoked shark bites, even as the overall number of attacks declined in 2024. An annual report by the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) shows 47 confirmed unprovoked shark bites globally,
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.
2024 Had Fewer Shark Bites Than Usual—Here’s Why That Matters
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.
Tourist pursues shark for photo and it attacks her off Caribbean island, officials say
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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.
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 ...
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Texas Coast Guard detains 11 Mexican fisherman, seizes illegally caught fish, 9 sharks
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The number of global unprovoked bites are down by nearly half from last year
Florida made up half of those bites, with eight in Volusia County, home to Daytona Beach. The county is unofficially known as the shark bite capital of the world. Many bites there were likely from ...
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Shark Attacks Plummeted Worldwide Last Year
It was a bit safer to go into the water last year: Unprovoked shark attacks worldwide fell by about a third in 2024 c ...