how many people are killed by sharks each year

On average, about 5 to 6 people are killed by shark attacks worldwide each year. In recent years, the global number of unprovoked shark attacks averages around 63 to 70 annually, resulting in roughly 5 to 6 fatalities on average, though this can vary year to year. For example, in 2023, there were 69 unprovoked attacks and 14 deaths, which is somewhat higher than the usual average. The 20-year average is about 6 fatal unprovoked attacks per year. These numbers show that shark attack fatalities are relatively rare compared to the total number of attacks and the global population.