Shark attack hotspots in US mapped — with half of all encounters in one state
The data from the International Shark Attack File, a database run by the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Florida, showed that there were 28 confirmed shark
Shark attack hotspots mapped - areas with most encounters including fatal bites
Surfers and swimmers have been warned about the world's worst spots to get in the water as the International Shark Attack File's map charts where people have been mauled by the beasts
Sharks attacked 47 people unprovoked last year - map shows every location
Analysis of shark attacks across the globe last year has revealed a surprising trend. Some 47 unprovoked attacks were recorded, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70. Surfers accounted for a third of victims worldwide, and tragically three people lost their lives in the attacks.
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 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.
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.
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,
Which U.S. State Has the Most Shark Attacks? The Answer Is Shocking!
Shark attacks are rare, but some U.S. states experience more encounters than others. Which state leads the country in recorded shark attacks, and why? The answer may surprise you! Find out where these incidents happen most and what factors contribute to them.
Horror as female tourist’s HANDS are ‘bitten off’ by shark after she ‘tried to take a picture of 6ft beast’
A WOMAN has allegedly lost both of her hands in a horror shark attack that only ended when her husband fought off the 6ft ...
Tourist Seriously Injured on Vacation After She Approached Shark for a Picture, Authorities Say
It's unclear what type of shark attacked the 55-year-old woman, but officials estimated it to be about six feet in length ...
Where biggest male great white shark ever recorded in Atlantic Ocean is now after being discovered off US coast
Here is an update on the location of Contender, the biggest male great white shark ever recorded in Atlantic Ocean, after he ...
Tourist loses hands in horror shark attack
A woman has lost both of her hands in a horror shark attack that only ended when her husband fought off the beast, according ...
Husband desperately tried to fight off 6ft shark as beast ‘bit off both his wife’s HANDS’ while she tried to take photo
A BRAVE husband tried to save his wife as she was savaged by a 6ft shark which reportedly bit off both of her hands. Witnesses claim the tourist rushed to save his partner from the predator as ...
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Shark photo ‘opportunity’ leads to devastating consequences for tourist
A Canadian tourist has lost both of her hands after a shark attack on a beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the ...
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.
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.