Australia Records Most Fatal Shark Attacks in 2025, Says New Global Report

Australia is number one when it comes to fatal shark attacks recorded in 2025, according to a new global report.

The report, released by the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), noted that 12 fatalities occurred worldwide last year. Nine of these were unprovoked, and Australia accounted for five of them.

Australia Records Most Fatal Shark Attacks in 2025

According to a report by 9News, 65 unprovoked shark incidents took place globally in 2025.

Australia recorded 21 unprovoked attacks last year, landing the country in second place.

The ISAF report notes that Australia is home to the so-called “big three” shark species that are usually responsible for the most serious attacks.

These are none other than the great white (Carcharodon carcharias), tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) and bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas).

What Other Countries Recorded Shark Attacks Last Year?

Forbes notes that the United States recorded the greatest number of shark attacks with 25. The state of Florida recorded the most shark attacks with 11.

Six of the 11 took place in Volusia County, which is actually known as the shark bite capital of the world.

However, only one fatality was recorded for the US.

Other countries and territories that recorded unprovoked shark attacks include the following:

• The Bahamas (five incidents)
• Canada (one incident)
• Canary Islands (one incident)
• The Maldives (one incident)
• Marshall Islands (one incident)
• Mozambique (one incident)
• New Zealand (three incidents)
• Puerto Rico (one incident)
• Samoa (one incident)
• Vanuatu (one incident)