2024, Shark

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.
Shark attacks: US led the world in 2024. Where else does danger lurk in the water?
The death near Western Sahara marked the first reported shark attack for the region. A German tourist sailing on a British catamaran traveling from the Canary Islands was attacked while swimming ...
33% of Shark Attacks Involved Surfers in 2024; Here’s Why
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.
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,
Which U.S. State Has the Most Shark Attacks? The Answer Is Shocking!
Shark attacks are rare, but some U.S. states experience more encounters than others. Which state leads the country in recorded shark attacks, and why? The answer may surprise you! Find out where these incidents happen most and what factors contribute to them.
Dad of 17-Year-Old Killed in Shark Attack Opens Up About How He Learned His Daughter Was Dead
The family of Charlize Zmuda, a teenage girl who was killed in a shark attack off of a popular Australia beach, is speaking ...
Basking shark strands on Wellfleet beach: 2nd one in a decade
Marine researchers are investigating the death of a basking shark that washed up recently in Wellfleet. Here's what we know.
6,000-pound massive shark washes up on Cape Cod in the winter: Possibly 'made a wrong turn' and got trapped
Even though it's the heart of winter, sharks are still in our frigid waters. One of those sharks unfortunately washed up dead ...
Shark bites were unusually low in 2024; here are tips to avoid getting bit in 2025
Sharks were unusually less bitey in 2024, as reports of shark bites dropped for the year in New Jersey and worldwide.
Shark mauls woman to death in horror attack off popular beach
Emergency services were called to Woorim Beach on Bribie Island at about 4.45pm on Monday following reports of a 'serious ...
Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
The birds — swans, geese and at least one duck, according to one witness — were collected and disposed of by public works ...
Vigil held for shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda, 17, mauled to death at Aus beach as grieving dad makes heartfelt plea
HUNDREDS of mourners have gathered to honour Charlize Zmuda, a 17-year-old surf lifesaver who was killed in a shark attack ...
Something Small Is Killing Great White Sharks
Faced with a rash of shark deaths marked by brain swelling, Canadian and American scientists are trying to solve a marine ...