Shark incidents during Swimming

February 27, 2025 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Nuns Beach Near Portland Victoria Australia in 2025-02-27. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

February 9, 2025 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bimini Bay, Bimini, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2025-02-09. Classification: unknown.

February 3, 2025 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Woorim Beach, Bribie Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2025-02-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 14, 2024 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tela, Atlántida, HONDURAS. Recorded date: 2024-10-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 26, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Turtle Beach, Great Courland Bay, Western Tobago, TOBAGO. Recorded date: 2024-04-26. Classification: unknown.

April 8, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Unspecified, Nunu Atoll, Noonu/Nunu Atoll, MALDIVES. Recorded date: 2024-04-08. Classification: unknown.

September 13, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Dahab South Sinai Egypt in 2023-09-13. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

June 23, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2023-06-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 19, 2023 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Château-Royal Beach, Nouméa, South Province, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2023-02-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 11, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Killick Creek near Crescent Head, New South ales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2022-12-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 12, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama, USA. Recorded date: 2022-04-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 12, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Nang Thong Beach, Phang Nga Province, THAILAND. Recorded date: 2020-01-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 16, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Wilmington River, Chatham County, Georgia, USA. Recorded date: 2019-06-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 9, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Compass Cay, Exumas, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2018-11-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 14, 2018 · Invalid · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mooloolaba Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-02-14. Classification: Invalid.

October 23, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Ocean Reef Park, Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2017-10-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 2, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2017-09-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 2, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2017-04-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 28, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Hong Kong, CHINA. Recorded date: 2016-07-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 2, 2016 · Other · Non-fatal

Historical record: Escalerio Beach, Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, BRAZIL. Recorded date: 2016-03-02. Classification: Reported shark bite / involvement disputed.

February 2, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Estaleirinho Beach, Balneário Camboriú, BRAZIL. Recorded date: 2016-02-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 8, 2015 · Other · Non-fatal

Historical record: Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA. Recorded date: 2015-07-08. Classification: Invalid / shark involvement not confirmed.

March 21, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Marsa Alam, Red Sea Protectorate, EGYPT. Recorded date: 2015-03-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 5, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Recorded date: 2014-07-05. Classification: Provoked.

April 3, 2014 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Tathra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-04-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 30, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Isle Of Palms Charleston County South Carolina USA, United States in 2013-07-30. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

June 17, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Surfside Beach, Brazoria County, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2013-06-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

Approximate date — see record · Other · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sant Martí d'Empúries Beach, L'Escala, Catalonia, SPAIN. Recorded date: 2013-07-06/07. Classification: Invalid / shark involvement not confirmed.

September 9, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Eueiki Island, Vava'u, TONGA. Recorded date: 2012-09-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 17, 2011 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Mama Ngina Beach, Mombasa, Coast Province, KENYA. Recorded date: 2011-09-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 24, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Gaviotas Beach, Cancun, Quintana Roo, MEXICO. Recorded date: 2011-03-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 6, 2010 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: St. Augustine, Florida / St. Johns County, USA. Recorded date: 2010-09-06. Classification: unknown.

September 12, 2009 · Invalid · Fatal

Historical record: Corolla, Currituck County, North Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 2009-09-12. Classification: Invalid.

January 6, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Haumoana, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2009-01-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 12, 2006 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Kiawah Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 2006-07-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 21, 2005 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Keawakapu Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2005-12-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 15, 2005 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Holden Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 2005-07-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 27, 2004 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Galveston Island, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2004-07-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 13, 2003 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2003-12-13. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 27, 2002 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Swimming with humpback whales, Vava'u, TONGA. Recorded date: 2002-09-27. Classification: Provoked.

2002 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Piedade Beach Jaboat O Dos Guararapes City Recife Pernambuco Brazil in 2002. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

May 20, 2001 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Fripp Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 2001-05-20. Classification: Unprovoked.

2001 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Boa Viagem Beach Recife Pernambuco Brazil in 2001. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

November 6, 2000 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2000-11-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 8, 2000 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Coco Beach, Dar-es-Salaam (Reported as the 5th fatality in 3 months at Coco Beach), TANZANIA. Recorded date: 2000-09-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 30, 2000 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Main Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2000-03-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 16, 1998 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Pecks Lake, Martin County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1998-05-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 25, 1997 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Hollywood Beach, Broward County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1997-12-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 3, 1995 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 1995-09-03. Classification: Invalid.

June 13, 1995 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: First Beach, Clearwater Bay, HONG KONG. Recorded date: 1995-06-13. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 2, 1995 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sheung Sze Wan Beach, New Territories, HONG KONG. Recorded date: 1995-06-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 3, 1994 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1994-01-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 3, 1993 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Playa de las Arenas, Valencia, Costa Blanca, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1993-09-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 30, 1993 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Boa Viagem, Recife, Pernambuco, BRAZIL. Recorded date: 1993-06-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 7, 1991 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Silverstrand Beach, near Hung Hau, Port Shelter, HONG KONG. Recorded date: 1991-06-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 28, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Nerang River, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1990-11-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 27, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mermaid Waters, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1990-10-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 24, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Laucala Island, FIJI. Recorded date: 1990-03-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 3, 1986 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sanibel Island, Lee County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1986-10-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 4, 1985 · Questionable · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Fort Pierce Inlet St Lucie County Florida USA, United States in 1985-09-04. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Questionable. Outcome: Non-fatal.

January 5, 1984 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1984-01-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 22, 1983 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Great Fish River, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1983-12-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 21, 1977 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Ka‘anapali, Maui, Hawaii / Maui, USA. Recorded date: 1977-04-21. Classification: unknown.

January 1, 1977 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: La Playa Hornos (near Acapulco), Guerrero, MEXICO. Recorded date: 1977-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 29, 1975 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1975-03-29. Classification: Invalid.

September 7, 1974 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: North Beach, Eilat, Red Sea, ISRAEL. Recorded date: 1974-09-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1972 · Questionable · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at St George'S Strand Eastern Cape Province South Africa in 1972-01-01. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Questionable. Outcome: Fatal.

1972 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Nu Ulua Upolu Island Western Samoa in 1972. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

October 14, 1971 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1971-10-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 16, 1971 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Watamu, Coast Province, KENYA. Recorded date: 1971-04-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 11, 1971 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Buffels Bay Western Cape Province South Africa in 1971-04-11. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

January 2, 1971 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tasmania, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1971-01-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 17, 1968 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Finschafen, Morobe Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1968-01-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 26, 1967 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Veracruz, MEXICO. Recorded date: 1967-10-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

1967 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Tonga in 1967. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

October 30, 1966 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Lamassa Island, 16 miles from Lambom Island, New Ireland Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1966-10-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 16, 1966 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Tamsui Beach Northern Taiwan Taiwan in 1966-07-16. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

July 14, 1966 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Manus Island, Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1966-07-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 8, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Puerto Rico, USA. Recorded date: 1966-04-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 10, 1965 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: East of Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1965-01-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 7, 1964 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tamsui Beach, Northern Taiwan, TAIWAN. Recorded date: 1964-09-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 26, 1964 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Hollywood Beach, Broward County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1964-08-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 5, 1964 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: St. Clair Beach, Dunedin, South Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1964-02-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 4, 1964 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tuvuca Isalnd, Lomaloma, Lau, FIJI. Recorded date: 1964-01-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 25, 1963 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Gonubie River Mouth, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1963-12-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 1, 1963 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: near Trikerion Island, Thessaly, GREECE. Recorded date: 1963-06-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 9, 1962 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Xai Xai, Gaza, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 1962-04-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 24, 1962 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Matukar village, Madang, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1962-03-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 8, 1961 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Xai Xai Gaza Mozambique in 1961-04-08. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

March 18, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lady Beach at Warrnambool, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-03-18. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 1, 1961 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1961-02-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 5, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 190 km to 240 km from the sea, Limpopo River, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 1961-01-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 27, 1960 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Black's Beach, 9 miles north of Mackay, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-11-27. Classification: unknown.

1960 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Xai Xai, Gaza, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 30, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Luang Dulag, Leyte Island, PHILIPPINES. Recorded date: 1959-09-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 28, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Vaca Cut Channel And Bridge Under Marathon Monroe County Florida USA, United States in 1959-03-28. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

June 15, 1958 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Green Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1958-06-15. Classification: Invalid.

1957 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Salter Path Atlantic Beach Carteret County North Carolina USA, United States in 1957. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

December 15, 1956 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Owendo, Estuaire Province, GABON. Recorded date: 1956-12-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 8, 1955 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Pago Pago Bay, Tutuila Island, AMERICAN SAMOA. Recorded date: 1955-08-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 15, 1955 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Budva, Adriatic Sea, MONTENEGRO. Recorded date: 1955-07-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1955 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Chicago (Lake Michigan), Illinois, USA. Recorded date: 1955-01-01. Classification: Invalid.

July 15, 1954 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Between Punta Grossa & Koper, Slovenia, THE BALKANS. Recorded date: 1954-07-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 2, 1954 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Kalamata, GREECE. Recorded date: 1954-07-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 27, 1954 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: The Entrance, near Gosford, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1954-02-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

1954 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Volupai Talasea West New Britain Province Papua New Guinea in 1954. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

January 1, 1952 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Near Key West, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1952-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 22, 1951 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Ocean baths, Kissing Point Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1951-10-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 17, 1951 · Unprovoked · Unknown

Historical record: Off Royal Residence, Corfu Island, GREECE. Recorded date: 1951-08-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1951 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Beira, Sofala Province, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 1951-01-01. Classification: Invalid.

August 10, 1949 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Cosenza, Calabria, ITALY. Recorded date: 1949-08-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 28, 1949 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Bashamir, Shatt-al-Arab River, IRAN. Recorded date: 1949-07-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 7, 1949 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Shatt-el-Arab River, IRAN. Recorded date: 1949-07-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 22, 1948 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Keratsini, Attica, GREECE. Recorded date: 1948-09-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 6, 1948 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Saipan, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. Recorded date: 1948-06-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 17, 1946 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Ahvaz On The Karun River 275 Km From The Sea Khuzestan Province Iran in 1946-07-17. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

April 19, 1946 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Trinity Beach, Cairns, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1946-04-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 5, 1946 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Oatley Bay near Como, George’s River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1946-01-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1943 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Guadalcanal, SOLOMON ISLANDS. Recorded date: 1943-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 2, 1941 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Carnarvon Western Australia Australia in 1941-12-02. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

December 19, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Inyoni Rocks, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 7, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Warner Beach South Coast Kwazulu Natal South Africa in 1940-01-07. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

1940 · Other · Non-fatal

Historical record: Kidd's Beach, Eastern Cape, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940. Classification: Invalid / questionable.

December 14, 1939 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Rubbish Dump Creek Mackay Queensland Australia in 1939-12-14. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

September 4, 1935 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Hula, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1935-09-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 5, 1934 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Thunderbolt, Chatham County, Georgia, USA. Recorded date: 1934-08-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 4, 1933 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Strand Beach, Kissing Point, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1933-01-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 11, 1932 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: São Vicente, Barlavento Islands, CAPE VERDE. Recorded date: 1932-10-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 25, 1930 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Homebush Bay, Parramatta River, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1930-12-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 16, 1930 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: El Escabonal, Tenerife, Canary Islands, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1930-08-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 3, 1927 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Grey’s Point, Port Hacking, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1927-01-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 12, 1925 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Newcastle Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1925-03-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 10, 1925 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Hula, Central Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 1925-03-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 27, 1923 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: In Swan River at Freshwater Bay, Claremont, 5 miles from river mouth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1923-01-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 26, 1922 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Hornsea, East Yorkshire, ENGLAND. Recorded date: 1922-09-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 26, 1922 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1922-04-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 15, 1922 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Ross River, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1922-01-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 10, 1919 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Gadsden Point, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 1919-08-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 31, 1917 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Canacao Bay, Luzon Island, PHILIPPINES. Recorded date: 1917-05-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 10, 1916 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Townsville Queensland Australia in 1916-11-10. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

April 25, 1916 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Manley Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1916-04-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 4, 1914 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Magnetic Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1914-12-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 5, 1914 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, USA. Recorded date: 1914-09-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 10, 1913 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Port Limon, COSTA RICA. Recorded date: 1913-07-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 30, 1912 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia, USA. Recorded date: 1912-08-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1910 · Unprovoked · Unknown

Historical record: Polinao Point, Manila, Luzon Island, PHILIPPINES. Recorded date: 1910-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 31, 1908 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Stilbaai, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1908-12-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 5, 1906 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Mabiuag, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1906-09-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 27, 1904 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Texas, USA. Recorded date: 1904-07-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

1904 · Other · Fatal

Historical record: Off Diamond Head, Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 1904. Classification: Invalid / questionable.

June 21, 1903 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Georges River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1903-06-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 22, 1902 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Greytown, Rio San Juan, NICARAGUA. Recorded date: 1902-12-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 29, 1902 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Nicotera, Calabria, ITALY. Recorded date: 1902-08-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 19, 1902 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1902-01-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 23, 1901 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Larnaca, Southern Cyprus, CYPRUS. Recorded date: 1901-09-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 30, 1901 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Windmill Beach, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1901-07-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 24, 1901 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Island of Panay, Iliolo, Western Viscayas, PHILIPPINES. Recorded date: 1901-06-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 27, 1900 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Woodstock Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1900-10-27. Classification: Invalid.

July 31, 1900 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Volosko, Opatija, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, CROATIA. Recorded date: 1900-07-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 22, 1898 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Prince's Bay, Staten Island, New York, USA. Recorded date: 1898-08-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 1896 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Marine Parade Napier Hawke Bay North Island New Zealand in 1896-12. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

November 29, 1896 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Albany, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1896-11-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 29, 1895 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: South Aroo Island, Moluccas, INDONESIA. Recorded date: 1895-03-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 6, 1894 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Mobile Bay, Alabama, USA. Recorded date: 1894-10-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 21, 1894 · Unprovoked · Unknown

Historical record: Woolsey's Point, East River, New York, USA. Recorded date: 1894-08-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 6, 1892 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Wellington Point, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1892-11-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 26, 1890 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Fiume, CROATIA. Recorded date: 1890-06-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

1890 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Lampton Harbour Wellington North Island New Zealand in 1890. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

October 3, 1889 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Madras, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Recorded date: 1889-10-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 9, 1888 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Iron Cove Bridge, Sydney (Estuary), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-12-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 19, 1883 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Parramatta River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1883-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 8, 1878 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Brooklyn, New York, USA. Recorded date: 1878-08-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 12, 1864 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mahattan, New York, USA. Recorded date: 1864-08-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 8, 1864 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Macao Harbor China in 1864-04-08. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

January 1, 1864 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Corio Bay, Port Phillip, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1864-01-01. Classification: Invalid.

January 1, 1863 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Corfu, GREECE. Recorded date: 1863-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 25, 1862 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: San Andres Beach, Malaga, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1862-07-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 12, 1861 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Fernando Po Island, EQUATORIAL GUINEA / CAMEROON. Recorded date: 1861-02-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 14, 1858 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 1858-01-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 29, 1853 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Corfu, GREECE. Recorded date: 1853-04-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 19, 1849 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Warrnambool, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1849-09-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 1, 1840 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Off Domain, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1840-12-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 15, 1834 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Tahiti, Society Islands, FRENCH POLYNESIA. Recorded date: 1834-07-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 31, 1827 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Tombo Island In The Sierra Leone River Western Area Sierra Leone in 1827-05-31. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

1825 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sweet Water Point, Pitt Water, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 1, 1812 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mill Bay, Devon, ENGLAND. Recorded date: 1812-05-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1764 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Guadalquivir River, SPAIN. Recorded date: 1764-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1749 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Havana Harbor, Havana Province, CUBA. Recorded date: 1749-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 6, 1738 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Strait of Messina, Sicily, ITALY. Recorded date: 1738-04-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 26, 1703 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Carlisle Bay, Southwest coast, BARBADOS. Recorded date: 1703-03-26. Classification: Unprovoked.