U.S. records most unprovoked shark attacks in 2021

Unprovoked shark attacks increase worldwide

Shark attacks went up around the world in 2021, according to new research from the Florida Museum of Natural History and the American Elasmobranch Society. However, researchers say this may just be an effect of things opening after the pandemic.The International Shark Attack File reported there were 73 shark attacks in 2021.64% of those attacks happened in the United States, with Florida reporting the highest number of bites. Australia had the s…

Florida takes top spot for most unprovoked shark attacks in US

Florida took the number one spot for the most shark strikes in the U.S.Unprovoked shark attacks jumped to 73 in 2021, which is up from 52 the year prior.Volusia County had the most with 17.Brevard, Miami-Dade and St. Lucie counties had two each.Broward County was one of several that reported just one shark attack.

U.S. records most unprovoked shark attacks in 2021

The United States led the world with 47 unprovoked shark bites during 2021, the International Shark Attack File reported.