Home / Shark Attacks / 2026 Shark Attacks in 2026 In 2026, the Global Shark Attack File logged 93 shark attacks worldwide — 240.9% above the historical annual average. 30 were fatal (32.3%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 50.
Fatality rate
32.3%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
241% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 2026 Species most often involved in 2026 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 2026 Coogee, Australia Non-fatal
2026-06-18
Sydney beach, Australia Non-fatal
2026-06-13
Sydney, Australia Non-fatal
2026-06-13
Coogee Beach, Sydney, Australia Non-fatal
2026-06-13
Coogee, Australia Non-fatal
2026-06-13
Coogee Beach, Australia Non-fatal
2026-06-13
Panama City, United States Non-fatal
2026-06-10
Florida, United States Non-fatal
2026-06-09
Florida Panhandle, United States Non-fatal
2026-06-09
Naval Support Activity Panama City base marina, United States Non-fatal
2026-06-08
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 2026? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 93 shark attacks worldwide in 2026, with 30 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2026? ▾ 32.3% of shark attacks recorded in 2026 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2026? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2026 were Australia (50), United States (25), New Caledonia (4).
Which shark species were most often involved in 2026 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2026 were White Shark, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark.
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