International Shark Attack File, 2024

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.
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.
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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.
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,
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.
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