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Jun 27, 2024 · The International Shark Attack File investigated 120 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2023, confirming 69 unprovoked bites and 14 fatalities. Florida had the most unprovoked bites (16) and the U.S. led the world with 36 cases.
Jul 7, 2023 · Last year, there were 81 unprovoked shark attacks reported worldwide. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the bloodiest year was 2015, when 111 humans—who did nothing to anger the sharks...
Aug 29, 2024 · On average, there are about 63 unprovoked shark attacks each year, with 5 to 6 of these attacks resulting in death. In 2023, there was a slight increase to 69 attacks, but this number still fits the average trend over the past five years. In 2022, attacks dropped to 57, marking a 10-year low.
Jul 5, 2023 · With summer in full swing, here are some facts from experts to set the record straight on sharks. How many shark attacks happen each year?
- jennifer.earl@paramount.com
- 7 min
Jun 13, 2005 · Learn about shark diversity, behavior, ecology, and threats from this article by National Geographic. Find out how many shark attacks and fatalities occur each year and which species are involved.
- Brian Handwerk
- 3 min
According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), between 1958 and 2016 there were 2,785 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks around the world, of which 439 were fatal. [16] Between 2001 and 2010, an average of 4.3 people per year died from shark attacks.
In 2023, there were a total of 69 unprovoked shark attacks on humans worldwide. This was an increase in comparison to the previous year. Ten of those shark attacks were fatal.
