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Shark attacks on the rise worldwide with fatalities up nearly 2x

The majority of the world's unprovoked shark attacks last year involved white sharks, tiger sharks, and bull sharks.
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When it comes to shark attacks, there's a grim reason California stands out in the U.S.

A snorkeler swims in the Pacific Ocean near La Jolla Shores in San Diego as leopard sharks swim below him on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in ...
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Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

It's "extraordinary", says shark researcher Chris Pepin-Neff: four shark bites within 48 hours, and three of them within a 15km (9-mile) stretch of Australia's east coast. On 18 January, a 12-year-old ...
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When it comes to shark attacks, there’s a grim reason California stands out in the U.S.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to the latest ...