Unprovoked attacks by sharks declined sharply in 2024, according to new figures from an international database compiled by ...

Half of the unprovoked shark attacks in the U.S. last year took place along the Florida coastline, new data shows.

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.

Marine researchers are investigating the death of a basking shark that washed up recently in Wellfleet. Here's what we know.

2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites, with only 47 unprovoked attacks recorded around the globe.

While shark attacks dropped around the world and in the U.S. in 2024, the U.S. again had the highest reported number of ...

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Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70.

"exceptionally quiet year" for shark attacks. But the U.S. still led the globe - again. See where the fatal attacks happened.

Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida, where sharks steal fish straight off anglers' lines. Researchers harnessed citizen science -- social media, angler ...