Florida, shark bites

Shark attacks declined in 2024. How many shark attacks happened in Florida?
When people head to the beach, they may be subconsciously watching out for sharks to avoid being a shark bite victim. However, 2024 shows a decline in unprovoked shark bites worldwide, according to data released Feb. 11 from the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File.
Shark attack data: US again has the most reported bites, with Florida leading the way
There were a total of 28 reported incidents in the U.S., with half of them happening off of Florida, according to new data from the International Shark Attack File. Cape Cod again did not have a ...
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.
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 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.
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Shark attacks dropped worldwide last year, Florida museum reports
according to the annual International Shark Attack File from the Florida Museum of Natural History. Twenty-eight of the 47 unprovoked shark attacks recorded in 2024 occurred in U.S. waters.
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 ...
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.