May 29, 2025 · While sharks kill around 10 people a year, humans are responsible for killing tens of millions of sharks. According to American Oceans, approximately 6.4 to 7.9% of all shark …

Jul 16, 2025 · Let’s take a look at why that is. How many people are killed by sharks each year? In 2024, there were 88 confirmed shark attacks. That’s the entire year, worldwide.

Aug 8, 2025 · Sharks attacked at least a dozen people in the United States so far this year, data collected by USA TODAY shows. The most recent reported incident took place on July 22 in …

Jul 24, 2023 · In recent years, there’s been an average of 70 unprovoked shark attacks annually, leading to between five and six deaths per year. In 2022, there were 57 such attacks—a 10 …

Sep 19, 2025 · On average, fewer than ten people are killed by sharks annually worldwide, making shark attacks, though terrifying, a relatively rare cause of death. The perception of …

The average number of people killed by sharks annually hovers around 10, which is minuscule when considering the millions of people who enter the ocean each year. For context, your …

According to the International Shark Attack File, an average of 70 unprovoked attacks are reported worldwide annually. Attack numbers spiked in the 1980s, then stabilized with …

Mar 11, 2023 · Sharks rarely attack humans and only about 10 people die from shark attacks yearly, highlighting the importance of sharks in ocean ecosystems and debunking common …

While shark attacks occur, shark-related fatalities are infrequent, averaging around 10 per year globally. Many shark bites result from mistaken identity, as they do not typically target humans. …

Humans kill up to 100 million sharks per year 2 Despite their scary reputation, most sharks are not dangerous to humans — in fact, they rarely attack people. If anything, sharks should be afraid …