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Shark Attacks in 2024

In 2024, the Global Shark Attack File logged 54 shark attacks worldwide — 97.9% above the historical annual average. 9 were fatal (16.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 16.

Total recorded

54

Fatal

9

Fatality rate

16.7%

Global avg 21.2%

vs. annual avg

98% above

Hist. avg 27.3/yr

Countries with the most incidents in 2024

CountryRecorded incidents
United States16
Australia13
Egypt2
Honduras2
Indonesia2

Species most often involved in 2024

SpeciesRecorded incidents
Bull Shark10
Tiger Shark10
White Shark5
Blacktip Shark1
Blacktip Reef Shark1

Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.

Notable incidents in 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many shark attacks were there in 2024?
The Global Shark Attack File records 54 shark attacks worldwide in 2024, with 9 fatalities.
What was the shark attack fatality rate in 2024?
16.7% of shark attacks recorded in 2024 were fatal.
Which countries had the most shark attacks in 2024?
The countries with the most recorded incidents in 2024 were United States (16), Australia (13), Egypt (2).
Which shark species were most often involved in 2024 attacks?
Based on incident records, the most frequently identified species in 2024 were Bull Shark, Tiger Shark, White Shark.