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In 2023, the Global Shark Attack File logged 110 shark attacks worldwide — 306.1% above the historical annual average. 17 were fatal (15.5%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 46.
Total recorded
110
Fatal
17
Fatality rate
15.5%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
306% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 46 |
| Australia | 21 |
| Mexico | 7 |
| Bahamas | 5 |
| New Zealand | 3 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Bull shark | 6 |
| White shark | 5 |
| Tiger shark | 3 |
| Shark involment not confirmed | 2 |
| Lemon 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