Shark attacks have decreased significantly in 2024, with only 47 unprovoked incidents globally, which is notably lower than the average of 70 incidents over the past decade. The USA led with 28 attacks—down almost a third from the previous year, notably with one fatality in Hawaii. Florida accounted for 14 attacks, primarily inflicted by juvenile blacktip sharks that mistake humans for prey. Surfers represented about one-third of the total incidents, likely due to their choice of locations that coincide with shark habitats.
"The US experienced the highest number of unprovoked attacks by sharks, with 28 reported incidents, including one fatal attack by an unknown shark species off Hawaii."
"We're interested in the natural patterns of shark behavior so that we can understand why people occasionally get bitten by these animals..."
"Many of the Florida bites were likely from blacktip sharks, which occupy breeding grounds that stretch along the northeast Florida coastline."
"Worldwide, surfers accounted for a third of all attacks last year, reflecting their choice of locations where good waves converge with natural shark habitats."
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