Experts have disclosed the top three nations leading in the number of shark attacks against humans.
Approximately 105 incidents involving sharks attacking people were documented globally in 2025. Over the year, 12 fatalities were recorded—nearly double the figure from the previous year. The majority of these assaults occurred unprovoked: in nine instances, the sharks initiated the attacks on swimmers and surfers themselves.
The United States maintains its position at the forefront for the highest frequency of these incidents. Twenty-five unprovoked assaults were logged here, accounting for roughly 38 percent of the worldwide total. The primary area of concern is the state of Florida, which registered 11 separate cases. Furthermore, attacks were noted in both California and Hawaii (four each), South Carolina (two), as well as in New York, Texas, and North Carolina.
Australia experienced 21 separate attacks throughout the year, while the Bahamas reported 5, and New Zealand tallied 3. Isolated events were recorded in popular vacation spots, such as the Maldives, Jamaica, and the Canary Islands—according to information from pgnews.ru.
Specialists stress that although these occurrences are infrequent, they warrant attention. Visitors are advised to refrain from swimming during twilight hours, avoid entering the water unaccompanied, and heed any warnings issued by lifeguards.
Similar events previously generated considerable public interest. In 2023, a Russian national lost his life following a shark attack in Egypt, and a predator was spotted near a well-known resort in Turkey. Despite this alarming data, the likelihood of a human encountering a shark remains exceedingly small.
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