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Shark attacks on the rise worldwide with fatalities up nearly 2x
The majority of the world's unprovoked shark attacks last year involved white sharks, tiger sharks, and bull sharks.
Here’s a read you probably won’t want to take to the beach: On Wednesday, the Florida Program for Shark Research at the University of Florida released its annual International Shark Attack File for ...
The International Shark Attack Files recorded a total of 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025, nine of which proved fatal. Five of the fatalities were in waters off Australia. The annual report ...
Florida’s unique ecosystem remains home to a variety of wildlife that requires residents and visitors to maintain a cautious ...
Gainesville, Fla — Global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the year prior. There was a total of 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025, ...
Global unprovoked shark bites decreased in 2025, but fatal attacks increased from the previous year. The United States led the world in shark bites, with Florida having the most incidents of any state ...
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Map shows where most shark attacks occur worldwide
Experts have long tried to dispel the notion of sharks as bloodthirsty killers of the seas. In reality, the animal is more curious, and humans are not part of its natural diet. Yet, in extremely rare ...
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A Minnesota woman died after she was bitten by a shark on Thursday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department. Police identified the woman as ...
According to the ISAF 2025 shark attack report, global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the year prior. A total of 65 unprovoked shark bites ...
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