Shark incidents during Fishing

September 27, 2018 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Humboldt County, California, USA. Recorded date: 2018-09-27. Classification: Watercraft.

September 1, 2018 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: County Cork, IRELAND. Recorded date: 2018-09-01. Classification: Provoked.

July 15, 2018 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Provencia, San Andres and Providencia Archipelago, COLOMBIA. Recorded date: 2018-07-15. Classification: Invalid.

April 28, 2018 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Galveston Bay, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2018-04-28. Classification: Provoked.

April 23, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Madoogali, Alifu Alifu Atoll, MALDIVES. Recorded date: 2018-04-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 4, 2016 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Palm Cove, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2016-07-04. Classification: Provoked.

April 7, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Florida Keys, Florida / Monroe County, USA. Recorded date: 2016-04-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 1, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Maxixe, Inhambane Province, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2015-11-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 8, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Maxixe, Inhambane Bay, Inhambane Province, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2015-10-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 28, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Paradise Beach, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-12-28. Classification: Provoked.

November 20, 2014 · Provoked · Fatal

Historical record: Cargados Carajos Shoals (St. Brandon), MAURITIUS. Recorded date: 2014-11-20. Classification: Provoked.

January 26, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Umina Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-01-26. Classification: Provoked.

September 28, 2011 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Playa Jackson, Samaná Province, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Recorded date: 2011-09-28. Classification: Provoked.

January 3, 2011 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Busselton, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2011-01-03. Classification: Watercraft.

October 25, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 350 miles from Faial Island, AZORES. Recorded date: 2010-10-25. Classification: Provoked.

August 10, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Three Mile Creek, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2010-08-10. Classification: Provoked.

July 16, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Galveston, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2010-07-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 11, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2010-07-11. Classification: Provoked.

March 27, 2009 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 2-3 km north of Sunday's River mouth, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2009-03-27. Classification: Provoked.

March 1, 2009 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Taranaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2009-03-01. Classification: Watercraft.

February 22, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Batt Reef, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-02-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 18, 2009 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Tower Hill, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-01-18. Classification: Watercraft.

December 6, 2006 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Cape Vidal, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2006-12-06. Classification: Provoked.

May 3, 2005 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: MADAGASCAR. Recorded date: 2005-05-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 22, 2004 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Motunui, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2004-04-22. Classification: Watercraft.

August 3, 2001 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Rimini, ITALY. Recorded date: 2001-08-03. Classification: Watercraft.

July 21, 2001 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Chatham Island, Massachusetts, USA. Recorded date: 2001-07-21. Classification: Watercraft.

September 24, 1999 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: San Benedetto, Adriatic Sea, ITALY. Recorded date: 1999-09-24. Classification: Watercraft.

August 22, 1999 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Kwajalein Atoll Ralik Chain Marshall Islands in 1999-08-22. Recorded activity: Fishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

January 6, 1992 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mahebourg, MAURITIUS. Recorded date: 1992-01-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 14, 1991 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Near Port Canaveral Coast Guard Base, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1991-11-14. Classification: Provoked.

June 28, 1991 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sai Kung, Kowloon Peninsula, HONG KONG. Recorded date: 1991-06-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 5, 1990 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1990-08-05. Classification: Provoked.

May 6, 1987 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1987-05-06. Classification: Provoked.

November 3, 1985 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 5 miles south of Redondo Beach, California, USA. Recorded date: 1985-11-03. Classification: Provoked.

June 15, 1981 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Isle of Wight, ENGLAND. Recorded date: 1981-06-15. Classification: Watercraft.

October 22, 1979 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Algoa Bay, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1979-10-22. Classification: Provoked.

October 21, 1978 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Fishing camp, St. Lucia Estuary, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1978-10-21. Classification: Invalid.

September 5, 1971 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1971-09-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 22, 1970 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Dania, Broward County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1970-06-22. Classification: Provoked.

November 6, 1968 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Ramsgate, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1968-11-06. Classification: Watercraft.

July 17, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Point Comfort, Calhoun County, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 1966-07-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 4, 1963 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Koror, Western Caroline Islands, PALAU. Recorded date: 1963-11-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 1, 1962 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Swartklip, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1962-12-01. Classification: Watercraft.

September 6, 1961 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Chioggia, Venice Province, ITALY. Recorded date: 1961-09-06. Classification: Provoked.

November 1, 1960 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Abau Subdistrict, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1960-11-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 2, 1960 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bimat, Bogia, Madang, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1960-07-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 27, 1960 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: On board East German fishing trawler, I Mai, Unknown, treated at Wick, SCOTLAND, NORTH SEA. Recorded date: 1960-06-27. Classification: Provoked.

August 31, 1959 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sao Miguel, AZORES. Recorded date: 1959-08-31. Classification: Watercraft.

December 28, 1958 · Watercraft · Unknown

Historical record: Constantinople, Ahirkapi coast, TURKEY. Recorded date: 1958-12-28. Classification: Watercraft.

September 6, 1958 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: off yacht Serenade, Cat Cay, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1958-09-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 7, 1957 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: SOLOMON ISLANDS. Recorded date: 1957-05-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1957 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Mailu area, Abau Subdistrict,Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1957-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 25, 1956 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Paga Point or Fishermans Island, Port Moresby, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1956-08-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 31, 1956 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Fisherman's Island near Port Moresby, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1956-07-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 12, 1952 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lalaura Village, Abau Sub District, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1952-10-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

1952 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Riva Trigoso Genoa Province Italy in 1952. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

July 27, 1947 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Recorded date: 1947-07-27. Classification: Provoked.

October 23, 1944 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tewantin, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1944-10-23. Classification: Watercraft.

December 19, 1940 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Double Island Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 30, 1940 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 1940-06-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 2, 1939 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: SAMOA. Recorded date: 1939-11-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 21, 1938 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tweed Heads, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1938-01-21. Classification: Provoked.

November 18, 1928 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Seabright, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA. Recorded date: 1928-11-18. Classification: Provoked.

September 4, 1925 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Valencia, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1925-09-04. Classification: Provoked.

March 24, 1924 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sisargas Islands, Galica, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1924-03-24. Classification: Watercraft.

August 8, 1923 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off the Demerara River, Demerara County, GUYANA. Recorded date: 1923-08-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 29, 1922 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Pie Corner, Lucy, BARBADOS. Recorded date: 1922-09-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 9, 1914 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at New Orleans Louisiana USA, United States in 1914-07-09. Recorded activity: Fishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

1911 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Manukau Harbor 6 Miles South Of Auckland North Island New Zealand in 1911. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

April 27, 1909 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Puente Mayorga, San Roque, Cádiz, Andalucia, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1909-04-27. Classification: Provoked.

1907 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province, VIETNAM. Recorded date: 1907. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 16, 1906 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Cabaritta River mouth, Westmoreland Parish, JAMAICA. Recorded date: 1906-11-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 1, 1905 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 1905-07-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 7, 1899 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bagnara Calabra, Calabria, ITALY. Recorded date: 1899-06-07. Classification: Provoked.

October 5, 1897 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Ailuk Island Ratak Marshall Islands in 1897-10-05. Recorded activity: Fishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

March 15, 1897 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: 30 miles south of Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. Recorded date: 1897-03-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 2, 1895 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Raritan Bay, New Jersey, USA. Recorded date: 1895-08-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 1, 1894 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Rockport, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 1894-09-01. Classification: Provoked.

November 9, 1892 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Norfolk Island, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1892-11-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 2, 1892 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1892-03-02. Classification: Provoked.

June 24, 1888 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Port Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-06-24. Classification: Watercraft.

April 15, 1882 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1882-04-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 22, 1879 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Castellon de la Plana, Valencia, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1879-09-22. Classification: Provoked.

September 14, 1878 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Recorded date: 1878-09-14. Classification: Provoked.

February 17, 1877 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1877-02-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 27, 1875 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Clarence Heads, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1875-11-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 23, 1874 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: FRANCE. Recorded date: 1874-07-23. Classification: Watercraft.

April 20, 1874 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: St. Pierre Bank, Newfoundland, CANADA. Recorded date: 1874-04-20. Classification: Watercraft.

May 26, 1870 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Moreton Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1870-05-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 1, 1865 · Watercraft · Fatal

Historical record: St. Helena Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1865-03-01. Classification: Watercraft.