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In 2026, the Global Shark Attack File logged 28 shark attacks worldwide — in line with the historical annual average. 7 were fatal (25.0%). Australia accounted for the most incidents that year, with 15.
Total recorded
28
Fatal
7
Fatality rate
25.0%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
in line with
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Australia | 15 |
| United States | 4 |
| New Caledonia | 3 |
| Cayman Islands | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Great White Shark | 4 |
| Bull shark | 3 |
| Unknown shark | 2 |
| Tiger or bull shark implicated | 2 |
| Juvenile Tiger 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