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Updated 21 Oct 2026, 05:15 UTC · 13 min ago · Full Google Trends source · Collection schedule: every 15 minutes

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shark attack

5,000+ searches (approx.)+900% search growthView on Google Trends ↗

Started: 20 Oct 2026, 10:50 UTC

Linked by Google

Orient beach attack: South African swimmer killed by sharkBBC · 20 Oct 2026, 15:58 UTC
Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern CapeReuters · 20 Oct 2026, 16:05 UTC
Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closedABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 20 Oct 2026, 15:43 UTC

Why is shark attack trending?

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Observed search interest

20 Oct 2026, 23:15 UTC to 21 Oct 2026, 05:15 UTC · Approximate volume lower bounds, not instantaneous acceleration.

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Australia · First observed: 20 Oct 2026, 20:45 UTC
Canada · First observed: 20 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC
Ireland · First observed: 20 Oct 2026, 21:15 UTC
New Zealand · First observed: 20 Oct 2026, 19:15 UTC