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A shark attack is an attack on a human by a shark. Every year, around 80 unprovoked attacks are reported worldwide. Despite their rarity, many people fear shark attacks after occasional serial attacks, such as the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, and horror fiction and films such as the Jaws series.
Dec 5, 2023 · Shark attacks are still relatively rare occurrences even though humans should be easy prey compared to fast-moving fish and seals. But when they do happen, they can be devastating. So, why do...
Jun 12, 2023 · News World Middle East. Ten foot shark beaten to death after tourist who screamed for ‘papa’ killed in Egypt. Vladimir Popov was relaxing by beach with his father in Egypt when he was dragged...
Jul 7, 2023 · Last year, there were 81 unprovoked shark attacks reported worldwide. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the bloodiest year was 2015, when 111 humans—who did nothing to anger the sharks...
Jun 3, 2024 · A man who survived being bitten multiple times by a shark while he was swimming at a popular California beach Sunday punched the predator on the nose before quick-thinking fellow swimmers rescued...
Feb 5, 2024 · Ten people died from unprovoked shark attacks globally in 2023, a slight uptick over the five-year average, according to a Florida-based database that tracks the rare events.
Feb 5, 2024 · The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File investigated 120 alleged shark-human interactions worldwide in 2023. ISAF confirmed 69 unprovoked shark bites on humans and 22 provoked bites.
Feb 5, 2024 · By Emily Mae Czachor. February 5, 2024 / 5:26 PM EST / CBS News. There was a spike in deadly shark attacks reported globally in 2023, with one country bearing the brunt of incidents, a new report...
Jun 11, 2024 · The three shark species that can inflict severe injuries are bull sharks, great white sharks and tiger sharks, according to the International Shark Attack File. Most common...
Apr 28, 2024 · A coastal town in fear of the sea. Three fatal shark attacks have changed the remote, ocean-loving community of Esperance. BBC World Service. Available for over a year. 28 mins. Shark...
