Despite New York seeing a record-breaking eight shark bites along its beaches last year, shark bites dropped again worldwide. Fifty-seven unprovoked bites were reported in 2022, most in the United States and Australia. That ties 2020 for the lowest since 2008. The 10-year average is 74. Two things may account for the fewer bites and fewer fatal bites, said Gavin Naylor, the research program director. “Generally speaking, the number of sharks in the world’s oceans has decreased, which may have contributed to recent lulls,” Naylor said. It's also likely fatalities are down "because some areas have recently implemented rigorous beach safety protocols, especially in Australia.” Visit the link in bio for more information.