Florida recorded the highest number of shark encounters in the U.S. as global shark attack deaths increased in 2025.
Global unprovoked shark bites decreased in 2025, but fatal attacks increased from the previous year. The United States led the world in shark bites, with Florida having the most incidents of any state ...
Florida tops the U.S. in shark bites in 2025, including some in the Southwest part of the state, but Australia had the most deadly attacks.
Australia recorded the highest number of fatal shark attacks, despite having fewer bites than the U.S. Worldwide, there were 65 unprovoked shark bites in 2025, which is slightly below the recent ...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida beaches saw the most unprovoked shark bites in the nation last year, according to a new report. It’s not surprising that the state with the most coastline in the ...
The 2025 International Shark Attack Files reveal the number of unprovoked shark attacks increased compared to 2024, but remains below the ten-year average. ByDuncan Madden, Contributor. Forbes ...