In 2023, there were 69 unprovoked shark attacks registered in the world, of which ten were fatal. The highest number was reported in the United States, accounting for 36 of such shark attacks. The highest number of fatal attacks was reported in Australia.
Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide in 2023, by country
Unprovoked attacks are defined as incidents where an attack on a live human occurs in the shark’s natural habitat with no human provocation of the shark.
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University of Florida (International Shark Attack File). (February 29, 2024). Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide in 2023, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/269654/shark-attacks-worldwide-by-region/
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