The US had triple the number of unprovoked shark bites compared to Australia in 2024 as attacks decline
There were 88 total shark attacks recorded across 2024 by the International Shark Attack File, with 47 being "unprovoked" incidents. Just nine of these attacks happened in Australia, and there were no ...
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There’s been an increase in shark attacks across the country – here’s why
Her tragic death comes a month after that of 28-year-old Lance Appleby, who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off the coast of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
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Shark attacks: US led the world in 2024. Where else does danger lurk in the water?
The Bahamas have had 34 unprovoked shark attacks dating back to 1580 ... with the U.S. (1640), Australia (706) and the Republic of South Africa (262) in the top three, the data tracker shows.
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 ...
Shark Bites Plummeted in 2024 – Experts Reveal What’s Behind the Drop
Shark bites reached a surprising low in 2024, with only 47 unprovoked incidents worldwide, significantly below the 10-year ...
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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.
2 American women attacked by shark in Bahamas' Bimini district, police force says
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said two American women were bitten by a shark while touring the country's Bimini district.
Shark attacks: US led the world in 2024. Where else does danger lurk in the water?
"exceptionally quiet year" for shark attacks. But the U.S. still led the globe - again. See where the fatal attacks happened.