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

Unprovoked shark bites declined globally in 2024, according to the International Shark Attack File. The United States led with the most shark bites at 28, with Florida accounting for half of those.

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

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