International Shark Attack File Report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024
Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70.
Shark attack data: US again has the most reported bites, with Florida leading the way
The U.S. is again leading the way. While shark attacks dropped around the world and in the U.S. last year, the U.S. again had the highest reported number of unprovoked bites. There were a total of 28 reported incidents in the U.
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 Bites Plummet in 2024: Report Finds
2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites. Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70. Four of last year's attacks resulted in fatalities, also a significant reduction from recent years.
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.
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