Shark attack - Wikipedia
A shark attack is an attack on a human by a shark. Every year, around 80 unprovoked attacks are reported worldwide. [1] Despite their rarity, [2] [3] [4] [5] many people fear shark attacks after …
Shark attacks surfer near Maui beach - CNN
Nov 2, 2024 · A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii managed to begin swimming toward shore after a shark bit off a portion of his leg near a beach on Maui, witnesses and authorities say.
10 people killed in unprovoked shark attacks last year, report finds
Feb 5, 2024 · Ten people died from unprovoked shark attacks globally in 2023, a slight uptick over the five-year average, according to a Florida-based database that tracks the rare events.
South Padre Island, Texas: At least 4 bitten in shark attacks in ... - CNN
Jul 4, 2024 · In Texas, four people encountered a shark as they took to the waters off South Padre Island on the Independence Day holiday. “Details at this time indicate that two people …
Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary
Jun 27, 2024 · The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File investigated 120 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2023. ISAF confirmed 69 …
Shark Attacks - Open Oceans
In honor of Shark Week 2021, we have completed a dashboard of global shark attacks by white, tiger and bull sharks from 1990 to 2020. These three species are implicated in most of the …
Global Shark Attack File — Shark Research Institute
The Global Shark Attack File (GSAF) and the Shark Research Institute (SRI) exist to help protect sharks. The GSAF is the preeminent source of trustworthy, factual information about …
Shark attacks in Florida, Hawaii lead to closed beaches ... - USA TODAY
Jun 8, 2024 · That same day, two shark attacks occurred off beaches in the panhandle of Florida injuring one woman and two teenage girls, according to the Northwest Florida Daily News, part …
Are shark attacks on the rise? Here's what the data tells us. - USA TODAY
Jun 11, 2024 · Shark attacks almost always occur close to the coast. It's rare for victims see a shark approaching. In most attacks, sharks don't bite more than once. They frequently use …
International Shark Attack File – Florida Museum of Natural …
The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) is the world’s only scientifically documented, comprehensive database of all known shark attacks. Initiated in 1958, there are now more …