November 19, 2024 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Near Chatham Islands; victim brought to Waitangi Wharf, Chatham Islands, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2024-11-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
Shark incidents in NEW ZEALAND
This country page shows reviewed public incident records in this dataset.
December 18, 2023 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Riverton estuary near rugby grounds, Southland / South Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2023-12-18. Classification: unknown.
February 1, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Oreti Beach, South Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2010-02-01. Classification: Provoked.
March 1, 2009 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Taranaki, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2009-03-01. Classification: Watercraft.
January 16, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Karitane Beach, South Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2009-01-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 6, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Haumoana, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2009-01-06. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 22, 2004 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Motunui, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2004-04-22. Classification: Watercraft.
December 13, 2003 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Pukapuka Northern Group, Cook Islands, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2003-12-13. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1999 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Papamoa, near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1999-01-01. Classification: Watercraft.
September 6, 1996 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Waihere Bay Chatham Islands New Zealand in 1996-09-06. Recorded activity: Diving for abalone. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
November 11, 1995 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Chatham Islands, east of New Zealand, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1995-11-11. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 5, 1964 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: St. Clair Beach, Dunedin, South Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1964-02-05. Classification: Unprovoked.
Long Beach Southland New Zealand
ReportedFebruary 1962 · Provoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Long Beach Southland New Zealand in 1962-02. Recorded activity: Swimming; deliberately grabbed what was thought to be kelp. Classification: Provoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
December 3, 1959 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Moko Hinau, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1959-12-03. Classification: Watercraft.
January 14, 1929 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Miranda Head, Hauriki Gulf, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1929-01-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1920 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Stanley Bay, Auckland Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1920-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
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.
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.
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.
January 16, 1864 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Stewart Island, Foveaux Strait, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1864-01-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 1, 1860 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: St. George's Bay, Auckland Harbor, North Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 1860-04-01. Classification: Unprovoked.