Freediving, an exhilarating water sport that challenges the limits of human endurance, has gained immense popularity in recent years. However, with this surge in interest comes a sobering reality – freediving deaths. In 2024, the world witnessed several tragic incidents that claimed the lives of passionate freedivers.
– Total Freediving Deaths: 18 – Male Deaths: 12 – Female Deaths: 6 – Average Age of Deceased: 29 – Most Common Cause of Death: Shallow Water Blackout (SWB)