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In 2025, the Global Shark Attack File logged 70 shark attacks worldwide — 158.4% above the historical annual average. 16 were fatal (22.9%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 23.
Total recorded
70
Fatal
16
Fatality rate
22.9%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
158% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 23 |
| United States | 23 |
| Bahamas | 4 |
| Mozambique | 2 |
| French Polynesia | 2 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Not stated | 14 |
| Undetermined | 7 |
| Great White Shark | 6 |
| Bull shark | 3 |
| 3m Bull shark | 2 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
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