International Shark Attack File Report

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.
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.
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.
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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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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,
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