Fatal shark attacks rose by 125% across the globe in 2025. Here’s the most affected area

One U.S. state accounted for 17% of all unprovoked bites globally last year ...

Shark attack deaths surge above decade average in 2025

Shark attacks worldwide increased in 2025 with 65 unprovoked bites recorded globally, while fatalities doubled above the decade average according to researchers.

Shark nets at Australian beaches spark controversy

Australia is well-known for its headlines involving dangerous animals. However, in recent months, Sydney has been in the news ...

Florida ranks tops in U.S. for shark attacks but another country is the deadliest

More shark bites were reported in the U.S. last year than anywhere else in the world, but white sharks were some of the biggest killers in one country.

Shark attack off California leaves surfer, 39, with injuries to legs

Shark attack off California leaves surfer, 39, with injuries to both legs and forces beach closure - The victim was ...
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Unprovoked Shark Attacks Spiked Globally Last Year, International Shark Attack File Finds

Here’s a read you probably won’t want to take to the beach: On Wednesday, the Florida Program for Shark Research at the University of Florida released its annual International Shark Attack File for ...
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Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are manifold reasons why recorded shark encounters are rising in Australia's oceans - but fatalities are relatively rare ...
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Florida leads unprovoked shark attacks, as bites dropped overall in the US, study shows

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Sunshine State consistently has more shark bites than any other state in the U.S. as attacks have generally dropped. According to a study published Wednesday, the Florida ...
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Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour

FILE PHOTO: A lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper/File Photo SYDNEY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - ...
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3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

This browser does not support the Video element. Three shark attacks struck Sydney beaches in just over 24 hours, police said. A man in his 20s and a 12-year-old boy were critically injured with ...
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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 ...