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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 were hurt in unprovoked shark attacks—the lowest level in almost 30 years.
Shark attacks declined in 2024. How many shark attacks happened in Florida?
When people head to the beach, they may be subconsciously watching out for sharks to avoid being a shark bite victim. However, 2024 shows a decline in unprovoked shark bites worldwide, according to data released Feb.
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.
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.
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.
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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: 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.
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.
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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.
There’s been an increase in shark attacks across the country – here’s why
An increasing number of people swimming in the ocean and climate change have contributed to a spate in shark attacks over the last decade.
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2 American women attacked by shark in Bahamas' Bimini district, police force says
The Bahamas have had 34 unprovoked shark attacks dating back to 1580, according to the Florida Museum's International Shark Attack File. This makes the Bahamas the ninth-highest of all the ...
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Shark attack injures 2 American women, one seriously, in the Bahamas
Two American tourists suffered injuries in an apparent shark attack off the Bahamas on Friday evening, according to local authorities. Details about their conditions aren't clear, although one is ...
The US had triple the number of unprovoked shark bites compared to Australia in 2024 as attacks decline
There were 88 total shark attacks recorded across 2024 by the International Shark Attack File, with 47 being "unprovoked" incidents. Just nine of these attacks happened in Australia, and there were no ...