In 2025, the United States has seen 27 verified shark attack bites, with Florida leading at 15, followed by three in Hawaii, three in California, two in Texas, two in North Carolina, one in New York, and two in South Carolina, according to Tracking Sharks data as of December 22. No fatal attacks occurred in the US this year, though a suspected incident off California remains under investigation. Worldwide, there have been 67 shark attack bites, including 10 fatal ones, with Australia reporting 15 bites and five deaths.
The most recent US incident unfolded on Sunday near Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove, California, where 55-year-old swimmer Erica Fox vanished during a weekly swim club outing around noon. Two witnesses independently reported seeing a shark breach the water with what appeared to be a human body in its mouth before submerging, as detailed by Fox News and USA Herald reports. Authorities, including the US Coast Guard and Pacific Grove Police, launched a 15-hour search covering 84 square nautical miles with boats and helicopters, but suspended it Monday due to no recoverable evidence. The Coast Guard classified it as a suspected shark encounter, possibly involving a great white shark, common in Monterey Bay's migratory corridors. In response, Lovers Point Beach, McAbee Beach, and San Carlos Beach closed through Tuesday, while advisories remain for Asilomar State Beach, Monterey Municipal Beach, Del Monte Beach, and Monterey State Beach.
Florida's 15 bites highlight its beaches as hotspots, often hit-and-run attacks from mistaken identity by species like blacktip sharks. Hawaii saw three provoked bites, and rising great white sightings along Northeast beaches add to seasonal concerns as summer ends. Globally, Australia's five fatalities, concentrated in New South Wales and Queensland, involve bull and tiger sharks, underscoring their aggression in those waters.
Emerging patterns show most US attacks as non-fatal and minor, with sharks favoring coastal areas during peak human activity. Public safety measures include beach closures, swim advisories urging groups, staying in shallow depths, and acclimating to cold water, as shared by a shark attack survivor. Officials emphasize swimming skills and surf awareness to minimize risks, noting drownings far outnumber bites.
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