Home / Shark Attacks / 2022 Shark Attacks in 2022 In 2022, the Global Shark Attack File logged 98 shark attacks worldwide — 259.2% above the historical annual average. 11 were fatal (11.2%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 52.
Fatality rate
11.2%
Global avg 21.2%
vs. annual avg
259% above
Hist. avg 27.3/yr
Countries with the most incidents in 2022 Species most often involved in 2022 Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Notable incidents in 2022 Protea Banks, South Africa Non-fatal
2022-12-29 · Diving/Shark Feeding · Blacktip
Anaeho'imalu Bay, United States Non-fatal
2022-12-12 · Swimming · Tiger shark?
Killick Creek near Crescent Head, Australia Non-fatal
2022-12-11 · Swimming
Pago Pago Harbor, United States Non-fatal
2022-12-08 · Diving
Keawakapu Point, Kehei, Maui, United States Fatal
2022-12-07 · Snorkeling · Tiger shark
United States Non-fatal
2022-12-06 · Surfing · Blacktip
Hobe Sound, United States Non-fatal
2022-11-26 · Swimming
Del Mar Beach, San Diego County, United States Non-fatal
2022-11-03 · Swimming · Juvenile white shark
Cape San Blas, Gulf County, United States Non-fatal
2022-11-02 · Fishing
Otter Point, Pacific Grove, United States Non-fatal
2022-10-30 · Surfing
Frequently Asked Questions How many shark attacks were there in 2022? ▾ The Global Shark Attack File records 98 shark attacks worldwide in 2022, with 11 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2022? ▾ 11.2% of shark attacks recorded in 2022 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2022? ▾ The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2022 were United States (52), Australia (21), South Africa (5).
Which shark species were most often involved in 2022 attacks? ▾ Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2022 were Tiger Shark, White Shark, Blacktip Shark.
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