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     • Shark attacks can have a significant impact on individuals and communities. While shark attacks are relatively rare, they can result in serious injury or death. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the fatality rate for shark attacks in the United States is approximately 10 percent.
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   Are shark attacks a risk?

   • Even with shark attacks being a relatively low occurrence, they are always a possibility, experts say. But there are some preemptive measures beach-goers can take to lessen the risk. First and foremost, people should check their surroundings.

   Scared of a shark attack? Here's what experts want you to know

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   Are sharks dangerous?

   • Stories of violent encounters between sharks and swimmers can frighten the recreating public, leading to beach closures and conjuring up images of films like Jaws. But shark experts say the risk of an attack is exceedingly low. "It's pretty common for people to encounter sharks.

   Shark attacks are rare. But here's what to do if you spot one : NPR

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   Are shark attacks rare?

   • So when an attack does occur, it's unusual. "Relative to the number of people who enjoy recreation in our oceans, shark bites are incredibly rare," Macdonald says. According to a global tally of shark attacks called the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History, there were 69 unprovoked bites in 2023.

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   Are shark attacks on the rise?

   • But shark attacks are still considered rare. The Florida Museum, a state natural history museum, puts the odds of being attacked by a shark at 1 in 11.5 million. Though reports of attacks like last week's may contribute to the perception that such incidents are on the rise, attacks in the U.S. have actually trended down in recent years.

   Are shark attacks on the rise? Here's what the data tells us. - USA TODAY

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   How common are shark attacks?

   • From 2012 to 2022, for example, there was an average of 12.6 unprovoked shark attacks per billion people on earth, and from 1950 to 1960 the number was 11.8—not much of a difference. Through the 1970s and 1980s, however, the attack rate plummeted, to 6.5 per billion.

   Are Shark Attacks Increasing? Here Are What the Data Say

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   Why do sharks attack people?

   • Most of the time, when sharks come across people, they just swim away. Humans aren't part of a shark's diet, which for most species consists primarily of smaller fish or invertebrates. If they attack people, it's likely because they are confused or curious, according to the National Ocean Service. So when an attack does occur, it's unusual.

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3. www.nytimes.com › interactive › 2024/07/26What to Know About Shark Season: Risks, Attacks and More ...

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   Jul 26, 2024 · What’s your risk of a shark attack? The answer depends on a few factors, starting with where you are and what month it is. For example, Hawaii, which leads the country in fatal attacks,...

4. www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu › shark-attacks › oddsRisk of Death – International Shark Attack File

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   Jul 19, 2022 · Risk of Death. 18 Things More Likely to Kill You Than Sharks. Annual Risk Of Death During One's Lifetime. Sources: All accidental death information from National Safety Council. Disease death information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Shark fatality data provided by the International Shark Attack File.

5. www.usatoday.com › story › graphicsAre shark attacks on the rise? Here's what the data tells us.

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   Jun 11, 2024 · It might seem as if shark attacks are on the rise after recent attacks on South Padre Island and in Florida last month, which left several people injured. But shark attacks are still considered...

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6. www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu › shark-attacks › yearlyYearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary – International Shark ...

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   • Global Total of Unprovoked Shark Bites Slightly Higher Than Average
   • U.S. Leads World (Again) in Number of Unprovoked Bites
   • Florida Had Most Unprovoked Bites in U.S.
   • Most Bites Are Associated with Surfing and Board Sports
   • Risk of Being Bitten by A Shark Remains Extremely Low

   The 2023 worldwide total of 69 confirmed unprovoked cases is in line with the most recent five-year (2018-2022) average of 63 incidents annually. There were 14 confirmed shark-related fatalities this year, ten of which are assigned as unprovoked. This number is higher than the five-year annual global average of six unprovoked fatalities per year. T...

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   Consistent with long-term trends, the United Statesrecorded the most unprovoked shark bites in 2023, with 36 confirmed cases. This is slightly lower than the 41 incidents recorded in 2022. The 36 cases represent 52% of the worldwide total. Australia‘s total of 15 unprovoked incidents is in line with the five-year annual average of 15 incidents for ...

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   Florida has long topped global charts for the number of shark bites, and 2023 was no different. Florida’s 16 cases represent 44% of the U.S. total and 23% of unprovoked bites worldwide. This is lower than Florida’s most recent five-year annual average of 19 incidents. Hawaiirecorded eight bites, one of which was fatal in 2023. This represents a sli...

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   Surfers and those participating in board sportsaccounted for 42% of incidents. Swimmers and waders accounted for 39%. Snorkelers/free divers accounted for 13%.

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   The total number of unprovoked shark bites worldwide remains extremely low. Fatalities saw an increase over the past year. Most of the fatalities in 2023 were due to white shark bites (three in Australia, one in California). ISAF offers resources for reducing your risk of a shark biteand instructions for what to do if you encounter a shark.

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7. www.cbsnews.com › news › shark-attack-what-to-knowScared of a shark attack? Here's what experts want you to ...

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   Dec 23, 2022 · Even with shark attacks being a relatively low occurrence, they are always a possibility, experts say. But there are some preemptive measures beach-goers can take to lessen the risk.

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8. www.npr.org › shark-attacks-what-to-doShark attacks are rare. But here's what to do if you spot one ...

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   Jul 10, 2024 · At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but experts say to stay calm and move away slowly if a shark...

9. time.com › 6292696Are Shark Attacks Increasing? Here Are What the Data Say

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   Jul 7, 2023 · Crunch the numbers according to the rate of unprovoked shark attacks per million people and things stay pretty flat, with 0.012 per million in 1950 and 0.010 in 2020.