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In 2024, the Global Shark Attack File logged 54 shark attacks worldwide — 99.4% 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 21.1%
vs. annual avg
99% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 16 |
| Australia | 13 |
| Egypt | 2 |
| Honduras | 2 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Bull shark | 7 |
| Not specified | 7 |
| Not stated | 4 |
| Tiger shark | 3 |
| Reportedly a Tiger Shark | 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