From Hawaii to Florida, a look at US shark attacks so far in 2025
The most recent reported incident took place on July 22 in South Florida, when a Canadian tourist was seriously injured and hospitalized after a shark bit him.
According to USA TODAY Network tracking as well as data from the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) and TrackingSharks.com, 12 reported shark attacks have occurred so far this year in American waters.
More than half took place in Florida, while the second highest number of incidents happened in South Carolina, data shows.
So far, none resulted in death.
"This year's numbers do not look particularly unusual at least thus far," Florida Program for Shark Research Director and ISAF spokesperson Gavin Naylor told USA TODAY.
Here's how many shark attacks the U.S. has seen so far in 2025, including when and where they occured.
Florida (7)
Florida leads all 50 states with the highest number of attacks (7) reported so far this year.
July 22 (3 p.m.): Hollywood
A tourist was injured and hospitalized in South Florida after a shark bit him. The Canadian was in chest-deep water with a friend when a fish jumped over his head and he was immediately attacked by a shark, Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety said.
July 19 (12:11 p.m.): West Palm Beach
A 69-year-old photographer survived a shark bite after he approached a 5-foot shark, while diving with friends in the Jupiter Inlet, The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. The shark was caught in a fish stringer about 20 feet deep in the ocean. As he tried releasing the shark, another diver bumped into it, and the shark bit the man's right forearm.
July 18 (12 p.m.): New Smyrna Beach
An 18-year-old surf instructor suffered injuries to his foot while surfing, Volusia County Beach Safety reported. The man was paddling to a sandbar when he attempted to jump and push his board over a wave when he was bitten.
July 6 (3 p.m.): New Smyrna Beach
A 40-year-old man was bitten by a shark on his right forearm as he swam in the ocean, Voulsia County Beach Safety said. The man was transported for medical treatment with non-life-threatening injuries, the Daytona News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.
June 11 (12:11 p.m.): Boca Grande
A 9-year-old girl snorkeling with her siblings and her dad was attacked by a shark and suffered a hand injury. She was taken by medical helicopter to Tampa General Hospital to receive emergency care.
May 27 (time unknown): South of Pompano Beach
A 32-year-old woman snorkeling near the pier off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was bitten by a shark, according to NBC Miami. The outlet reported she was in waist-deep water when she spotted bait fish swimming nearby and a shark grabbed her left arm. She was treated at a hospital.
April 13 (12:34 p.m.): Cocoa Beach
A 12-year-old boy suffered a knee injury in a suspected shark attack near the Cocoa Beach Causeway, the Daytona Beach Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. The boy was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando. Officials later said the cut could have been caused by his surfboard.
Shark attack: American bit by shark boating in The Bahamas
South Carolina (2)
June 22 (12:10 p.m.): Sea Pines Beach
Less than one week later, a teenager was bitten in the same area and also suffered a leg injury, the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. According to ABC News and Fox News, the attack took place at Coligny Beach Park.
June 17 (12:07 p.m.): Sea Pines Beach
A 12-year-old girl was bitten on the leg in waters off the south end of Hilton Head Island, local officials said. The girl was transported to Hilton Head Island Airport, where a medical helicopter flew her to a Savannah facility for further treatment.
New York (1)
June 26 (4:15 p.m.): Long Island
A 20-year-old female in shallow water off Jones Beach State Park was injured, data shows. The woman suffered minor cuts to her left foot and leg when she was likely bitten by a shark, The New York Times reported. She was taken to a hospital to be treated.
Bahamas shark attack: 2 American women attacked Bimini district
North Carolina (1)
May 28 (11 a.m.): Sunset Beach in Brunswick County
The Sunset Beach Fire Department reported crews responded to the beach just south of Ocean Isle Beach for a report of a person who suffered a leg injury swimming near 31st Street in a suspected shark attack. The swimmer, a 26-year-old man, was taken to a medical facility to be treated for his injuries.
Hawaii (1)
Jan. 11 (1:40 p.m.): Town of Haleiwa on Oahu
A tour boat employee in Hawaii suffered a shark attack on the island's North Shore. Hawaii News Now reported the 23-year-old man was hospitalized to be treated for serious injuries.
Puerto Rico shark attack: Former NBA player's pregnant wife bitten
How many shark attacks took place in the US last year?
According to International Shark Attack File(ISAF), 28 people were bitten in unprovoked attacks last year in U.S. waters.
Of those who encountered sharks, one person died.
According to Trackingsharks.com, the odds of being killed by a shark in the U.S. are more than 4 million to 1.
How many people die from shark attacks every year?
Each year, according to ISAF, run by the Florida Museum of Natural History, the world averages 65 documented shark attacks annually.
On average, six fatal attacks are reported each year, according to ISAF.
Last year, 47 people were bitten in unprovoked attacks.
Bahamas shark attack: American bitten by shark while boating
How to reduce risk of a shark attack
Never swim alone.
Don't swim at dawn or at dusk.
Don't enter waters where people are fishing.
Skip wearing shiny jewelry. It can catch the sunlight and glint, much like fish that sharks prey upon.
Avoid splashing. It generates sounds similar to struggling fish, which can attract sharks.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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