Shark incidents in Australia

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A historical reference describes an event at Nuns Beach Near Portland Victoria Australia in 2025-02-27.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 23, 2025 · Other · Fatal

Historical record: Off Port Stephens near Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2025-02-23. Classification: Fishing accident / shark-related, not a bite attack.

February 22, 2025 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Blackwall Reach, Swan River, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2025-02-22. Classification: Watercraft.

February 3, 2025 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

December 27, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal

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

July 17, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Trigg Beach, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2024-07-17. Classification: unknown.

April 20, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: West Beach near Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2024-04-20. Classification: unknown.

October 31, 2023 · Unknown · Fatal

Historical record: Granites Beach near Streaky Bay, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2023-10-31. Classification: unknown.

October 21, 2023 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Alexander Bay, Esperance, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2023-10-21. Classification: Watercraft.

December 11, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

September 5, 2021 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Emerald Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2021-09-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 19, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Rottnest Island, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2021-07-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 13, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Fitzroy Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2020-07-13. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 6, 2020 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: North West Island, off Gladstone, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2020-04-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 29, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2019-10-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 10, 2019 · Invalid · Non-fatal

Historical record: Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2019-01-10. Classification: Invalid.

November 18, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

November 17, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 7 Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-11-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 28, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-09-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 1, 2018 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Dugong Bay, Westerm Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-05-01. Classification: Provoked.

March 9, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Winkipop, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-03-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 15, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Surf Beach, Kiama, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-02-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 14, 2018 · Invalid · Non-fatal

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

October 31, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Magnetic Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2017-10-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 24, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, Ningaloo, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2016-12-24. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 14, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Trigg Beach, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2016-12-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 4, 2016 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

May 31, 2016 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Falcon Beach, Mandurah, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2016-05-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 30, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Bombo Beach New South Wales Australia in 2016-03-30. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

January 5, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Heron Island Queensland Australia in 2016-01-05. Recorded activity: Wading. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

October 7, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Pyramids Beach, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-10-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 26, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Russel Island, Frankland Group, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-09-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 24, 2015 · Invalid · Non-fatal

Historical record: Denmark, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-06-24. Classification: Invalid.

February 9, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Shelly Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-02-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 16, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mollymook Beach, Bannister Head, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-01-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 29, 2014 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

December 28, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

June 9, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Parsons Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-06-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 1, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-06-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 3, 2014 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

March 18, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Winkipop Beach, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-03-18. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 26, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

July 2, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Flinders, Mornington Penisula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2013-07-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 2, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

August 28, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Red Bluff near Quobba Station, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-08-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 3, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-06-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 11, 2012 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Dolphin Bay, Innes National Park, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-04-11. Classification: Watercraft.

March 20, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Nobby's Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-03-20. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 16, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Jimmys Beach, Port Stephens, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2011-03-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 10, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2011-03-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 3, 2011 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

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

October 30, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Garden Island, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2010-10-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 10, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

May 18, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Point Plomer, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2010-05-18. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 13, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Dent Island, Whitsundays, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2010-02-13. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 19, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: South Broulee, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-03-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 22, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

February 12, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-02-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 18, 2009 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

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

January 12, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Windang, Lake Illawara, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-01-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 7, 2008 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Clarks Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2008-09-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 19, 2007 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Direction Island, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2007-07-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 29, 2006 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Pennington Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2006-08-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 15, 2006 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2006-03-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 25, 2005 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Flinders, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2005-11-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 16, 2004 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: West Beach, Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2004-12-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 3, 2004 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 12, 2004 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bushrangers Pass at Bass Point, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2004-01-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 31, 2003 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lighthouse Beach, Seal Rocks, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2003-10-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 7, 2002 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Darwin, Northern Territory, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2002-05-07. Classification: Provoked.

February 7, 2002 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2002-02-07. Classification: Watercraft.

November 23, 2001 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Flat Rock Beach, Lennox Head, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2001-11-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 9, 2001 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Lord Howe Island (island group 440 miles northeast of Sydney), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2001-06-09. Classification: Invalid.

April 8, 2001 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bronte Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2001-04-08. Classification: Provoked.

November 6, 2000 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

March 30, 2000 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

November 9, 1997 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Albany, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1997-11-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 23, 1996 · Questionable · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Wreck Of Paddle Steamer Koputai 6 Km Off Bondi Beach New South Wales Australia in 1996-05-23. Recorded activity: Technical diving at a wreck. Classification: Questionable. Outcome: Fatal.

March 1, 1996 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1996-03-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 11, 1995 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Honeymoon Island, near Hopetown, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1995-09-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1995 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Gladstone Reef, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1995-01-01. Classification: Provoked.

October 15, 1992 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Avalon Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1992-10-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 10, 1992 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Point Lonsdale, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1992-03-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 29, 1992 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tweed Heads, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1992-01-29. 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.

May 10, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1990-05-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 8, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Greenmount Beach Queensland Australia in 1990-04-08. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

May 6, 1987 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

1987 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Fourth Beach Twilgth Beach Western Australia Australia in 1987. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

March 7, 1982 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1982-03-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 13, 1981 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Green Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1981-12-13. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1981 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1981-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 14, 1979 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1979-09-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 4, 1977 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Sorrento Back Beach, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1977-02-04. Classification: Invalid.

September 19, 1976 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Point Lowly, north of Whyalla, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1976-09-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 12, 1975 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lennox Head, Ballina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1975-10-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 13, 1975 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Southport Aquarium, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1975-03-13. Classification: Provoked.

February 9, 1975 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Anglesea, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1975-02-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

1974 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Junpinpin Off Stradbroke Island Queensland Australia in 1974. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

October 21, 1972 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

October 27, 1971 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1971-10-27. Classification: Provoked.

September 5, 1971 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

January 2, 1971 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

September 2, 1970 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1970-09-02. Classification: Provoked.

December 26, 1968 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Marineland Aquarium, Manley, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1968-12-26. Classification: Provoked.

November 2, 1968 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1968-11-02. Classification: Provoked.

April 15, 1968 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: South Coast, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1968-04-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

August 9, 1967 · Questionable · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Jervis Bay New South Wales Australia in 1967-08-09. Recorded activity: Scuba / anti-sabotage night exercise. Classification: Questionable. Outcome: Non-fatal.

March 10, 1967 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Dover Heights, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1967-03-10. Classification: Invalid.

December 27, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

September 26, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Broomfield Island 11 Miles From Heron Island On The Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia in 1966-09-26. Recorded activity: Free diving while carrying a speargun. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

September 10, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

May 20, 1966 · Air/sea disaster · Fatal

Historical record: Jervis Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-05-20. Classification: Sea Disaster.

April 1, 1966 · Air/sea disaster · Non-fatal

Historical record: Botany Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-04-01. Classification: Sea Disaster.

February 27, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Coledale Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-02-27. 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.

January 28, 1963 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sugarloaf Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1963-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 14, 1962 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Port Phillip Bay, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1962-10-14. Classification: Watercraft.

Approximate date — see record · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1962-11-28/29. 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 14, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 10 miles off Nambucca Heads onboard trawler, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-04-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 18, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

February 17, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Mount Martha Beach, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-02-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 1, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Carnac Island, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-02-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

1961 · Other · Unknown

Multiple historical incidents share this year and location URL. Each supplied record is shown separately.

December 27, 1960 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-12-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 19, 1960 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: College’s Crossing, 54 miles above mouth of the Brisbane River, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-12-19. 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.

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.

January 16, 1960 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Just below Roseville Bridge, opposite Killarney picnic reserve, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-01-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 29, 1959 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Scotts Point Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1959-12-29. Classification: Watercraft.

April 11, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Coconut Island , 100 miles east of Thursday Island, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1959-04-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 5, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 25, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Whale Bay, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1959-01-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 17, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Alexandra Headland near Mooloolaba, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1959-01-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 15, 1958 · Invalid · Unknown

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

July 9, 1957 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Near Thursday Island, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1957-07-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 11, 1957 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tea Gardens, north of Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1957-05-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 4, 1956 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Portsea Beach, near entrance to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1956-03-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 9, 1955 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Wamberal, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1955-03-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 27, 1954 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

November 30, 1953 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Maroubra Beach New South Wales Australia in 1953-11-30. Recorded activity: Surf skiing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Approximate date — see record · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

May 7, 1952 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Boyup Brook, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1952-05-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 6, 1951 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1951-12-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

October 22, 1951 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

September 2, 1951 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Fitzroy River near Rockhampton, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1951-09-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 3, 1951 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Windang, near the entrance to Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1951-02-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 16, 1950 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Palm Beach North, 5 miles north of Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1950-12-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 1, 1950 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: City Beach, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1950-03-01. Classification: Invalid.

May 12, 1949 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Nelson's Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1949-05-12. Classification: Provoked.

November 1, 1947 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Moreton Bay, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1947-11-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

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.

October 23, 1944 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

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

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 28, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-12-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 19, 1940 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

February 20, 1940 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-02-20. Classification: Watercraft.

February 4, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-02-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 29, 1940 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Brisbane River, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-01-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

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.

January 21, 1938 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

February 11, 1937 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Kempsey, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1937-02-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

1937 · Other · Unknown

Multiple historical incidents share this year and location URL. Each supplied record is shown separately.

January 22, 1936 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: West Beach, near Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1936-01-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 11, 1935 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1935-03-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 12, 1934 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Dee Why, north of Queenscliff, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1934-03-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 7, 1934 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Queenscliff, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1934-01-07. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 8, 1933 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Currumbin, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1933-06-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 4, 1933 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

March 22, 1931 · Unprovoked · Fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Ross River Townsville Queensland Australia in 1931-03-22. Recorded activity: Fishing with a cast net. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.

December 25, 1930 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

February 15, 1930 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Middle Brighton, Port Phillip, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1930-02-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 16, 1929 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Collaroy, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1929-12-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 3, 1929 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1929-12-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 8, 1927 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Near Thursday Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1927-04-08. 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.

January 1, 1926 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1926-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 12, 1925 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

1925 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Coogee, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 23, 1923 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Condon, 88 km NE of Port Hedland, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1923-11-23. 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.

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.

1922 · Other · Unknown

Multiple historical incidents share this year and location URL. Each supplied record is shown separately.

1922 · Other · Unknown

Multiple historical incidents share this year and location URL. Each supplied record is shown separately.

November 27, 1921 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Gay's Corner, Bulimba Reach, Brisbane River, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1921-11-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 9, 1919 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1919-01-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 5, 1919 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Ross River, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1919-01-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 19, 1918 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1918-09-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 22, 1918 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1918-03-22. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1918 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Near Cairns, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1918-01-01. 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.

November 9, 1916 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Kissing Point Camp, Townsville, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1916-11-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

April 25, 1916 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

April 3, 1916 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Carrum, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1916-04-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 4, 1914 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 17, 1914 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1914-01-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 22, 1912 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bunbury, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1912-02-22. Classification: Provoked.

1912 · Unknown · Unknown

A historical reference describes an event at Sydney Harbor New South Wales Australia in 1912. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.

January 4, 1911 · Air/sea disaster · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Legendre Island, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1911-01-04. Classification: Sea Disaster.

November 23, 1910 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Mackay Queensland Australia in 1910-11-23. Recorded activity: Bathing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

February 16, 1910 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bunbury, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1910-02-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 18, 1909 · Air/sea disaster · Fatal

Historical record: Middleton Reef, 300 nm from Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1909-06-18. Classification: Sea Disaster.

September 21, 1908 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Thursday Island, Torres Strait, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1908-09-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 21, 1907 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Middle Harbour, Sugarloaf Bay, Sydney (Estuary), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1907-12-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 5, 1906 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

January 28, 1906 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Georges River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1906-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 26, 1905 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lismore, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1905-03-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

March 25, 1905 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Bridport, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1905-03-25. Classification: Invalid.

1905 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Elwood, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1905. Classification: Invalid.

June 21, 1903 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

March 20, 1903 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1903-03-20. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 19, 1902 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 30, 1901 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Brisbane River / Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1901-01-30. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 27, 1900 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1900-12-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 28, 1900 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1900-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 29, 1896 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

April 14, 1893 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Torres Strait, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1893-04-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 9, 1892 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

November 6, 1892 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

March 2, 1892 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

December 30, 1890 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Moreton Bay, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1890-12-30. Classification: Invalid.

January 1, 1890 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Derwent River (empties into the sea at Hobart), Tasmania, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1890-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

July 8, 1889 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Port Phillip, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1889-07-08. 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 1, 1888 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Hawkesbury Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-12-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

June 24, 1888 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

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

June 18, 1888 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Point Cook, Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-06-18. Classification: Invalid.

January 22, 1888 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-01-22. Classification: Watercraft.

June 17, 1886 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Off Bribie Heads, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1886-06-17. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 14, 1884 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Port Pirie, Spencer Gulf, 230 km north of Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1884-01-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 19, 1883 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

April 15, 1882 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

October 10, 1880 · Air/sea disaster · Fatal

Historical record: Bermagui, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1880-10-10. Classification: Sea Disaster.

December 15, 1877 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Peacock Point, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1877-12-15. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 12, 1877 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Near Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1877-12-12. Classification: Unprovoked.

February 17, 1877 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 28, 1877 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Emerald Hill, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1877-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 1, 1876 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1876-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

November 27, 1875 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 1, 1871 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Manning River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1871-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

1871 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Brisbane River, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Unprovoked.

May 26, 1870 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

January 9, 1870 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Brisbane River, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1870-01-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

1870 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Derwent River, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Invalid.

January 1, 1865 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Semaphore, South Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1865-01-01. Classification: Watercraft.

January 1, 1864 · Invalid · Unknown

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

March 5, 1863 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Brighton, Victoria, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1863-03-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

January 10, 1863 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Bellynahinch on the Manning River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1863-01-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 26, 1860 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1860-12-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

September 19, 1849 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

March 27, 1841 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Cockatoo Island, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1841-03-27. Classification: Unprovoked.

December 1, 1840 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

1825 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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