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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.
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.
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, significantly lower than the average 64 annually over the previous five years.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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