The International Shark Attack File recorded 105 total incidents last year—and unprovoked attacks were way up from 2024. Unprovoked global shark attacks rose in 2025, totaling 65 out of 105 incidents.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to the latest ...

It has to do with one particular species of shark—and it’s probably not the one you think. Shark bite incidents in Hawaii spike in October, especially from tiger sharks. Scientists link increased ...