Shark Incidents

Shark incidents in Ireland

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South of Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland

Corroborated

August 11, 2026 · Provoked · Non-fatal

A shark angler was bitten on the calf aboard a small vessel south of Ardmore, County Waterford, on August 11, 2026. The person said he had landed a blue shark when it lunged at his leg. Emergency services airlifted him to Cork University Hospital.

County Cork, IRELAND

Reported

September 1, 2018 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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