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In 2022, the Global Shark Attack File logged 98 shark attacks worldwide — 261.8% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (11.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 52.
Total recorded
98
Fatal
11
Fatality rate
11.2%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
262% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 52 |
| Australia | 21 |
| South Africa | 5 |
| Bahamas | 4 |
| Egypt | 2 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| White shark | 7 |
| Bull shark | 6 |
| Tiger shark | 5 |
| Blacktip | 2 |
| 5'shark | 2 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
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