How many shark bites per year?

The global average number of shark attacks on humans is around 80 per year. However, the number of shark bites can vary significantly from year to year, and different regions of the world have varying levels of shark attack risk. For example, the United States typically experiences the most shark attacks globally, with an average of around 35 attacks per year. In contrast, Australia and South Africa have an average of around 15 and 8 shark attacks per year, respectively.