Locations notorious for shark attacks are pinpointed, and one may surprise you.
The ocean is home to hundreds of shark species, but only a few pose a threat to humans.
Great White Sharks, Bull Sharks, and Tiger Sharks are considered the most perilous, frequently encountering humans.
These three types of sharks are large, active predators and scavengers. They reside where prey such as seals, sea lions, turtles, and birds are abundant, or where they can scavenge off dead whale carcasses.
These animals, both living and deceased, are typically found near the coast due to the availability of food and breeding grounds for seals and sea lions.
As a result, these large sharks are more prone to encounters with humans in coastal areas.
Many might think Australia’s notorious wildlife places it at the top of the list for shark attacks.
While Australia is high on the list, it is Florida that holds the record for the most shark bites.
An annual report from the International Shark Attack Files, referenced by the Daily Mail, noted an increase in bites.
However, there’s no need to be alarmed, as the increase signifies a return to typical levels after a significant drop in 2024, rather than a worsening trend.
In 2025, 65 shark attacks were reported. Although below the 10-year average of 72, an unusually high number of these were fatal.
There were nine fatalities, exceeding the average of six.
The United States recorded 25 bites, accounting for 38 percent of the global total. Of these, 11 occurred in Florida, making up 17 percent of worldwide attacks.
Furthermore, over half of the Florida incidents occurred in Volusia County in east-central Florida.
Despite the US having the highest number of attacks, Australia had more fatalities, with 32 percent of attacks yet 56 percent of deaths.
The data focuses on ‘unprovoked attacks’, where the person did not engage with or provoke the shark.
Sharks often bite things as a means of exploration, and most unprovoked incidents are exploratory bites. The shark usually leaves once it realizes a human is not its usual prey.
Unfortunately, the strength of a bite from a Great White, Bull Shark, or Tiger Shark can result in serious or fatal injuries, even if it’s merely exploratory.