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Shark attacks on the rise worldwide with fatalities up nearly 2x

The majority of the world's unprovoked shark attacks last year involved white sharks, tiger sharks, and bull sharks.
Men's Journal

Unprovoked Shark Attacks Spiked Globally Last Year, International Shark Attack File Finds

The International Shark Attack File recorded 105 total incidents last year—and unprovoked attacks were way up from 2024. Unprovoked global shark attacks rose in 2025, totaling 65 out of 105 incidents.
New York Post

Surfer lucky to be alive after near death brush with great white in ‘shark pit’

A California surfer is thanking his lucky stars after a terrifying brush with a great white shark that smashed his surfboard in an area locals have dubbed the “shark pit” for its high concentration of ...
Los Angeles Times

When it comes to shark attacks, there’s a grim reason California stands out in the U.S.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to the latest ...