International Shark Attack File Report

Shark attacks — and fatalities — dropped in 2024. Here's where most unprovoked bites occurred.
The number of shark attacks, including deadly bites, dropped substantially worldwide in 2024, according to a new report.
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 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.
Not a tall tale! U.S. saw a massive drop in the number of unprovoked shark attacks in the last year
The number of shark bites recorded around the world last year is markedly down from 2023. In 2024, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down by 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 67.
Shark attacks declined in 2024. How many shark attacks happened in Florida?
Here's how provoked and unprovoked attacks are defined 1 person was bitten on the Treasure Coast in 2023 The same person was bitten by a shark in 2013 When people head to the beach, they may be subconsciously watching out for sharks to avoid being a shark bite victim.
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