Shark Facts and Research

• Worldwide there are around 70-100 shark attacks a year, 5-15 of them being fatal
• There are more shark attacks than the annually reported number because not all of the attacks are reported
• Shark attacks are increasing every year because of the increased number of beach/water-goers
• There are 3 main types of attacks: Hit and Run, Bump and Bite, and Sneak attacks
• Hit and run attacks usually occur within the surf zone with surfers and swimmers being the victims
• Bump and Bite attacks are defined as the shark circling its prey and then bumping into it before it actually attacks
• Sneak attacks are simply attacks that occur without warning