"The world's shark attack hotspots have been revealed, as a map shows the locations with the most encounters in 2025. The International Shark Attack Files' yearly report shows that unprovoked bites were back up to near average levels, following a sharp reduction in 2024. Overall, there were 65 shark attacks recorded last year - slightly below the 10-year average of 72."
"The US has proven to be the worst country for shark attacks, with 25 bites, accounting for 38 per cent of the global total. But the true shark attack capital of the world is once again Florida. Florida had 11 shark attacks in 2025 - more than the next three states' totals combined - representing 17 per cent of all unprovoked bites worldwide. Over half of those bites occurred in Volusia County in east-central Florida."
"Although the US had the most unprovoked attacks last year, it did not have the most shark-related fatalities. That dubious honour falls to Australia, which accounted for 32 per cent of the world's bites but 56 per cent of all deaths. Last year, Australia also had one of its worst years for shark bites in recent history, recording 21 bites compared to the five-year average of just 13."
Global unprovoked shark attacks in 2025 numbered 65, slightly below the 10-year average of 72. Unprovoked bites returned to near-average levels after a sharp reduction in 2024. Fatalities reached nine, higher than the average of six. The United States recorded 25 unprovoked attacks, 38 percent of the global total. Florida recorded 11 attacks—17 percent of worldwide unprovoked bites—with over half occurring in Volusia County. Australia recorded 21 bites, 32 percent of global bites, but accounted for 56 percent of deaths. The International Shark Attack Files records attacks globally and tracks only unprovoked incidents.
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