New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- There were 47 'unprovoked' attacks worldwide by shark species in 2024, four of which were fatal, according to a statement by the Florida Museum of Natural History's International Shark Attack File (ISAF).

"2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites. Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70," the statement noted.

The ISAF describes an 'unprovoked attack' as an incident "in which a person does not initiate contact with a shark". Incidents where a person "intentionally or unintentionally initiates contact, including spearfishing and releasing sharks from nets or hooks" are not included in the report.

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