In 2022, there were 57 unprovoked shark attacks registered in the world, of which five were fatal. The highest number was reported in the United States, accounting for 41 of the 57 shark attacks. The highest number of fatal attacks were reported in South Africa and Egypt.
Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide by region in 2022
Unprovoked attacks are defined as incidents where an attack on a live human occurs in the shark’s natural habitat with no human provocation of the shark.
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University of Florida (International Shark Attack File). (February 6, 2023). Number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide by region in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 08, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/269654/shark-attacks-worldwide-by-region/
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