Shark attacks worldwide 2000-2023
In 2023, there were a total of 69 unprovoked shark attacks on humans worldwide. This was an increase in comparison to the previous year. Ten of those shark attacks were fatal.
Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide from 2000 to 2023
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University of Florida (International Shark Attack File). (February 29, 2024). Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide from 2000 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/268324/number-of-shark-attacks-worldwide/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide from 2000 to 2023 [Graph], University of Florida (International Shark Attack File), February 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/268324/number-of-shark-attacks-worldwide/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed