Shark attack, 2024

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.
Shark attacks fall to 28-year-low in 2024
While sharks might have a fearsome reputation, the chances of being bitten by one are incredibly low. In 2024, just 47 people were hurt in unprovoked shark attacks—the lowest level in almost 30 years.
33% of Shark Attacks Involved Surfers in 2024; Here’s Why
According to an urban wildlife expert at UC Berkeley, an estimated 100 to 125 coyotes live in San Francisco. Florida once again led the world for most shark bites in 2024, with 30% of all shark attacks globally. "Our discovery showcases the potential of transforming waste compounds into valuable resources."
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.
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.

Shark bites woman's hands off

American tourists felt 'nudge' before shark attack at popular Bahamas resort
Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.
Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It’s not clear why
Unprovoked attacks by sharks declined sharply in 2024, according to new figures from an international database compiled by ...
Tourist pursues shark for photo and it attacks her off Caribbean island, officials say
A tourist visiting the Caribbean had to be flown to a hospital after being attacked while trying to “engage” with a shark, ...
2 friends injured in shark attack in the Bahamas speak out
Rileigh Decker and Summer Layman had jumped off their friend's boat in Bimini Bay together on Friday and were swimming back ...
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Shark attacks: US led the world in 2024. Where else does danger lurk in the water?
according to a new report released Tuesday by the International Shark Attack File. Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year ...
2 American tourists injured in apparent shark attack in the Bahamas
Unprovoked shark attacks are rare in the Bahamas, with just 34 recorded since 1580, according to the Florida Museum’s ...
Shark attacks tourist off Caribbean island when she pursues it for photo, cops say
A tourist visiting the Caribbean had to be flown to a hospital after she was attacked while trying to “engage” with a shark ...
Shark Repellent May Make Beaches Safe as US Revealed as Attack Hotspot
Half of the unprovoked shark attacks in the U.S. last year took place along the Florida coastline, new data shows.