Statistics About The Most Aggressive Shark Species

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"Great White Sharks are the most aggressive shark species, responsible for the largest number of recorded shark attacks on humans."

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"Tiger sharks are involved in the second-highest number of bites on humans."

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"Bull sharks are among the top three shark species that are the most aggressive towards humans."

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"Over a recent 30 year period, bull sharks were responsible for 27% of attacks on humans in Florida."

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"According to ISAF statistics, shortfin mako sharks have been involved in 8 unprovoked attacks on humans."

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"In 2020, there were 10 unprovoked fatal attacks confirmed worldwide: the U.S. having the most fatal attacks with 3 confirmed cases."

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"Sand tiger sharks are responsible for 29 recorded unprovoked attacks on humans."

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"Between 1982 and 2011, tiger sharks were confirmed to be involved in 34 unprovoked attacks on humans in the USA."

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"Great white sharks are involved in several unprovoked bites on surfers since they mistake them for their normal prey."

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"Australia is considered the country with the second-highest number of unprovoked shark attacks."

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"In the United States, the state of Florida has a high rate of shark attacks, with a majority caused by bull sharks, tiger sharks, and great white sharks."

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"In 2018, there were 32 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks in the United States."

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"Bull sharks, specifically, are known to swim into shallow waters where they run into humans more frequently."

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"Mako sharks have been involved in 8 unprovoked attacks and 2 boat attacks."

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"The Caribbean Sea is considered a hotspot for shark attacks, attributed to aggressive species like Tiger and Bull sharks."

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"From 1580 till now, there have been a total of 285 shark attacks in Australia, where oceanic whitetip sharks are responsible for most of these attacks."

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"Tiger sharks' attacks on humans tend to peak between March and May"

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"Bull sharks have been responsible for at least 100 unprovoked attacks on humans around the globe."