Home / Shark Attacks / 2023 Shark Attacks in 2023 In 2023, the Global Shark Attack File logged 110 shark attacks worldwide — 303.2% above the historical annual average. 17 were fatal (15.5%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 46.
Fatality rate
15.5%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
303% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 2023 Species most often involved in 2023 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 2023 Baby Beach, Maui, United States Fatal
2023-12-30 · Surfing
Tojahui Beach, Yavaros, Huatabampo, Mexico Fatal
2023-12-29 · Free diving · White shark
Ethel Beach, Australia Fatal
2023-12-28 · Surfing · White shark, 13'
Old Bar, Australia Non-fatal
2023-12-25 · Surfing
Wedge Island, Australia Non-fatal
2023-12-23 · Foil Boarding · Broze whaler?
Riverton, New Zealand Non-fatal
2023-12-18 · Wading · Sevengill shark
Playa Quieta, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico Fatal
2023-12-14 · Swimming · Shark involment not confirmed
Playa Quieta, Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico Non-fatal
2023-12-14 · Swimming · Shark involment not confirmed
1770, Australia Non-fatal
2023-12-08 · Snorkeling
Sandals Resort, Bahamas Fatal
2023-12-04 · Paddle boarding
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 2023? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 110 shark attacks worldwide in 2023, with 17 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2023? ▾ 15.5% of shark attacks recorded in 2023 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2023? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2023 were United States (46), Australia (21), Mexico (7).
Which shark species were most often involved in 2023 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2023 were Tiger Shark, Bull Shark, White Shark.
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