Why are shark attacks increasing?

[On the Brink: A Gallery of Wild Sharks]. However, the report noted that the increased number of attacks likely does not indicate that sharks are attacking people more frequently. Rather, human populations are growing, so there are more people swimming, surfing and diving in the ocean. read more

However, the report noted that the increased number of attacks likely does not indicate that sharks are attacking people more frequently. Rather, human populations are growing, so there are more people swimming, surfing and diving in the ocean. read more

There were 55 unprovoked shark attacks around the world in 2003. That was down from 63 in 2002 and down from 68 in 2001. The record was set in 2000, when there were 79 shark attacks. And while shark attacks are thankfully rare, experts offer some tips on how to keep it that way. Shark attacks really don't happen very often. read more

While the number of global"unprovoked" shark attacks has grown at a steady pace since 1900, with each decade having more attacks than the previous,"the numerical growth in shark interactions does not necessarily mean there is an increase in the rate of shark attacks," according to Burgess' report. read more