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Shark attacks dropped worldwide last year, Florida museum reports

Unprovoked shark attacks declined sharply in 2024, with 47 incidents logged worldwide, down 22 from the previous year and significantly below a 10-year average of 70, according to new figures released Tuesday.
The United States had the highest number of unprovoked shark attacks, with 28 incidents reported, including one fatal attack by an unknown shark species off the northwest coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
The Florida Museum of Natural History compiles the International Shark Attack File, which monitors known shark attacks by collaborating with scientists worldwide.
Joe Miguez, data manager for the International Shark Attack File, stated that a multitude of factors likely influenced the decrease in attacks in 2024.

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Science Daily

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