@article{fdi:010094302,
  title = {{G}lobal systematic review of the factors influencing shark bites},
  author = {{D}uval, {D}. and {M}angeas, {M}organ and {H}uveneers, {C}. and {B}arnett, {A}. and {V}igliola, {L}aurent},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{S}hark bites can cause substantial socio-economic and ecological challenges, including debates about bite-mitigation policies, economic impacts for tourism-dependent communities, and increased fear among beachgoers. {T}he growing frequency of shark bites globally has not only raised public concern but also intensified the need for comprehensive research into their causes. {U}sing the 2020 {PRISMA} standards, we conducted a systematic review to synthetize current knowledge on factors influencing shark bites. {W}e found that research on shark-bite determinants began in 1948 and has gained increased attention since the mid-2000s. {O}ur search protocol identified 61 peer-reviewed articles proposing 40 factors likely influencing shark bites. {T}hese factors included 22 short-term factors, e.g. likely explaining short spates of shark bites, 13 longterm factors, e.g. addressing changes in the number of shark bites over decades, and 5 factors influencing both short-and long-term scales. {K}ey suggested factors were changes in human and shark population dynamics, environmental conditions, prey availability, shark-bite mitigation measures, and coastal urbanization. {H}owever, most factors were speculative, with only five studies since 1948 statistically testing the correlation between shark bites and merely eight factors. {F}urthermore, there was a lack of consensus among studies on the effects of most factors. {O}ur review therefore highlights the wide range of factors potentially influencing shark-bite occurrences worldwide while revealing a paucity of rigorous scientific evidence. {I}t emphasizes the critical need for further studies to formally test shark bite determinants, providing decision-makers actionable insights to develop effective strategies that reduce shark-bite risks while enhancing both human safety and shark conservation.},
  keywords = {{H}uman-wildlife interaction ; {S}patiotemporal variations ; {S}ystematic review ; {PRISMA} model ; {S}hark attack ; {MONDE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{G}lobal {E}cology and {C}onservation},
  volume = {62},
  numero = {},
  pages = {e03684 [16 p.]},
  year = {2025},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03684},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010094302},
}