February 11th, 2013

ISAF 2012 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary

ISAF 2012 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shark attacks in the U.S. reached a decade high in 2012, while worldwide fatalities remained average, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File report released today. The U.S. saw an upturn in attacks with 53, the most since 2000. There were seven fatalities worldwide, which is lower than 2011 but higher than the...