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UF report: Global shark bites return to average in 2025

Brooke Bowser | Florida Museum of Natural History

Feb 18, 2026

Unprovoked shark attacks resulted in 65 bites and nine fatalities last year.

Staff Reports

Aug 5, 2025

Study reveals only 20,000 great white sharks remain worldwide.

Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History

Feb 11, 2025

Unprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.

Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History

Feb 11, 2023

Study shows number of unprovoked shark attacks decreased last year.