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Shark attacks in Hawaii spike in October, and scientists think they know why

"Sharktober" — the spike in shark bite incidents off the west coast of North America during the fall — is real, and it seems to happen in Hawaii when tiger sharks give birth in the waters surrounding ...
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Scientists confirm ‘sharktober’ is real as decades of data reveal month when attacks spike

Tiger shark attacks in Hawaiian waters spike every October, with the month accounting for as much as a fifth of all recorded bites, a new analysis of decades of data reveals. This pronounced pattern, ...
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When it comes to shark attacks, there's a grim reason California stands out in the U.S.

A snorkeler swims in the Pacific Ocean near La Jolla Shores in San Diego as leopard sharks swim below him on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in ...
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Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dee Why Beach in Sydney is among about 40 beaches closed on Australia's eastern coast after spate of shark attacks. - JEeremy ...
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Shark attacks in Hawaii surge in October, and scientists think they know why

For years, Hawaiʻi surfers and lifeguards have talked about “Sharktober,” a stretch of fall weeks when encounters with sharks seem to climb just as the first winter swells arrive. Now a detailed ...
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When it comes to shark attacks, there’s a grim reason California stands out in the U.S.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Shark attacks returned to near-average levels in 2025 after a dip the previous year, according to the latest ...