Shark incidents during Spearfishing

Approximate date — see record · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Vilankulo Bay, Inhambane, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2025-01-02 (GSAF display date 3-Jan-25). Classification: Unprovoked.

December 27, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal

Historical record: Humpy Island, Great Keppel Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2024-12-27. Classification: unknown.

August 25, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal

Historical record: Falmouth, Trelawny, JAMAICA. Recorded date: 2024-08-25. Classification: unknown.

May 28, 2023 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Twagne, Poum, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2023-05-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Anna Maria Island, Florida / Manatee County, USA. Recorded date: 2023. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 7, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2021-11-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 4, 2021 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: BAHAMAS, USA. Recorded date: 2021-07-04. Classification: Provoked.

October 30, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: East End Point, Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2020-10-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 30, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Noname Cay Abaco Islands Bahamas in 2020-05-30. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

December 26, 2019 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Ragelapara reef, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 2019-12-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 16, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Reef 40Km East Vanua Levu Fiji in 2019-08-16. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

June 21, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2019-06-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 18, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-11-18. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 19, 2018 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Carter's Cay, Central Abaco, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2018-08-19. Classification: unknown.

September 6, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Owarigi Island, SOLOMON ISLANDS. Recorded date: 2017-09-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 26, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 40 miles off Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2017-07-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 4, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Middle Sambo Reef off Boca Chica, Monroe County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2017-06-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 23, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2016-07-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 4, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Port Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2015-07-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 19, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Cabo Rojo, PUERTO RICO. Recorded date: 2015-06-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 29, 2014 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-12-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 25, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2014-06-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 28, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Scotland Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2013-07-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 2, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Green Island, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-12-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 29, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Vilanculo, Inhambane Province, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2009-10-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 1, 2008 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Chidenguele, Inhambane Province, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2008-12-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 28, 2007 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2007-09-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 24, 2006 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lanai, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2006-05-24. Classification: Provoked.

August 3, 2004 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2004-08-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 10, 2003 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bakers Bay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2003-07-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 15, 2000 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Poum, North Province, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2000-03-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 3, 1999 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Pointe Au Sel Saint Leu Reunion, Réunion in 1999-01-03. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

August 1, 1998 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Pringle Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1998-08-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 26, 1997 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Powell Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1997-05-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 17, 1997 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Walkers Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1997-05-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 24, 1994 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1994-06-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 19, 1991 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Bimini, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1991-09-19. Classification: Invalid.

June 23, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bimini, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1990-06-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 31, 1986 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Agulhas Banks, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1986-12-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1985 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Amedee Island, South Province, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 1985-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 8, 1983 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1983-07-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 22, 1983 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Off Sandy Point, Great Abaco Island, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1983-06-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 1, 1983 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Whale Cay, Berry Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 1983-06-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 25, 1982 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at North Rat Cay Reef Andros Islands Bahamas in 1982-06-25. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

February 1, 1981 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL. Recorded date: 1981-02-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 25, 1980 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: South of Lamu Island, Lamu Archipelago, KENYA. Recorded date: 1980-01-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 5, 1979 · Invalid · Fatal

Historical record: Sao Jorge, Madeira Island, Madeira Islands, PORTUGAL. Recorded date: 1979-12-05. Classification: Invalid.

March 1, 1979 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Five Mile Beach, I'le Ouen, Grand Terre, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 1979-03-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 30, 1972 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Basse Vallée Saint Philippe Reunion, Réunion in 1972-11-30. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

October 21, 1972 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Stevens Reef, 70 miles from Mackay, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1972-10-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 25, 1968 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Spanish Wells Eleuthera Bahamas in 1968-06-25. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

September 6, 1967 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Lambom Island, New Ireland Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1967-09-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 5, 1967 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Kucukada Island, Mugla Province, TURKEY. Recorded date: 1967-07-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 27, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Trial Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-12-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 10, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Roe Reef off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-09-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 8, 1964 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Naviti, Vita Levu, FIJI. Recorded date: 1964-05-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 16, 1963 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Mondello Lighthouse, Sicily, ITALY. Recorded date: 1963-11-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 1, 1962 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Pekinberui Village, Tabar Island, New Ireland Province, Bismarck Archipelago, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1962-08-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 4, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 6 miles from shore, BERMUDA. Recorded date: 1961-08-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 7, 1961 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Quinn’s Rocks, south of Yanchep, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-05-07. Classification: Provoked.

April 16, 1961 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Otford, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-04-16. Classification: Provoked.

April 16, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Fowey Rock Light, Miami, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1961-04-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 12, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Aldinga Beach South Australia Australia in 1961-03-12. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

April 3, 1960 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Canadian Bay near Mount Eliza, 30 miles from Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-04-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 5, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Thirroul, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1959-04-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 7, 1958 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: M'Buke, south of Manus Island, Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1958-11-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1958 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Kombe, Talasea, West New Britain Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1958-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 24, 1957 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Suva Harbor, Viti Levu, FIJI. Recorded date: 1957-02-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 25, 1956 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Samarai Island South End Milne Bay Province Papua New Guinea in 1956-12-25. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

May 1, 1955 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lou Island, south of Manus Island, Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1955-05-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

Approximate date — see record · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Exact location not recorded in source, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1953-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1952 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Manus Island, Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1952-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 1, 1951 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Outer edge of Hikueru, one of the Central Tuamotu atolls, Tuamotus, FRENCH POLYNESIA. Recorded date: 1951-06-01. Classification: Unprovoked.