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In 2020, the Global Shark Attack File logged 101 shark attacks worldwide — 272.9% above the historical annual average. 14 were fatal (13.9%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 49.
Total recorded
101
Fatal
14
Fatality rate
13.9%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
273% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 49 |
| Australia | 30 |
| Bahamas | 4 |
| New Caledonia | 3 |
| French Polynesia | 3 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White shark | 17 |
| Bull shark | 7 |
| Tiger shark | 4 |
| Blacktip shark | 4 |
| Shark involvement not confirmed | 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