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In 2021, the Global Shark Attack File logged 111 shark attacks worldwide — 309.5% above the historical annual average. 13 were fatal (11.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 55.
Total recorded
111
Fatal
13
Fatality rate
11.7%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
310% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 55 |
| Australia | 26 |
| Brazil | 5 |
| New Zealand | 4 |
| New Caledonia | 4 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White Shark | 10 |
| Bull Shark | 8 |
| Blacktip Shark | 5 |
| Tiger Shark | 4 |
| Bronze Whaler | 2 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Shark Data Lab