July 14, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2021-07-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
Shark incidents in SOUTH AFRICA
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November 10, 2018 · Watercraft · No injury
A historical reference describes an event at Tinley Manor Kwazulu Natal South Africa in 2018-11-10. Recorded activity: Fishing from a surf ski. Classification: Watercraft. Outcome: No injury.
April 3, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2018-04-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 8, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Mpande, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2015-12-08. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 16, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Hawston Beach, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2013-03-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
August 29, 2009 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Glentana, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2009-08-29. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 27, 2009 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: 2-3 km north of Sunday's River mouth, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2009-03-27. Classification: Provoked.
November 3, 2007 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bonza Bay, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2007-11-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 6, 2006 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Cape Vidal, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2006-12-06. Classification: Provoked.
August 1, 1998 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Pringle Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1998-08-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 3, 1994 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1994-01-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 24, 1990 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1990-06-24. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 6, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Cintsa East, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1990-05-06. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 14, 1990 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Cape Recife, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1990-04-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 31, 1986 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Agulhas Banks, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1986-12-31. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 10, 1984 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Swartkops River mouth, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1984-03-10. Classification: Watercraft.
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.
January 10, 1983 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Muizenberg, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1983-01-10. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 22, 1979 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Algoa Bay, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1979-10-22. Classification: Provoked.
Mbibi Kwazulu Natal South Africa
ReportedMay 2, 1979 · Unprovoked · Fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Mbibi Kwazulu Natal South Africa in 1979-05-02. Recorded activity: Scuba diving. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.
October 21, 1978 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Fishing camp, St. Lucia Estuary, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1978-10-21. Classification: Invalid.
January 6, 1978 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Cape Vidal, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1978-01-06. Classification: Invalid.
December 19, 1977 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Qolera River, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1977-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 29, 1975 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1975-03-29. Classification: Invalid.
September 28, 1973 · Air/sea disaster · Fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Mission Rocks Kwazulu Natal South Africa in 1973-09-28. Recorded activity: Being brought to shore after a fishing-vessel wreck. Classification: Air/sea disaster. Outcome: Fatal.
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.
October 14, 1971 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1971-10-14. 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.
November 6, 1968 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Ramsgate, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1968-11-06. Classification: Watercraft.
January 29, 1966 · Provoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Strandfontein Beach Western Cape Province South Africa in 1966-01-29. Recorded activity: Helping land a shark. Classification: Provoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
February 14, 1965 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Amatikulu, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1965-02-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 25, 1963 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Gonubie River Mouth, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1963-12-25. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 30, 1962 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Shark tank at Oceanographic Research Institute, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1962-12-30. Classification: Provoked.
December 1, 1962 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Swartklip, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1962-12-01. Classification: Watercraft.
February 1, 1961 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Nahoon, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1961-02-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1958 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1958-01-01. Classification: Boat.
December 19, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Inyoni Rocks, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 31, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Danger Pool, Winkelspruit, South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940-03-31. 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.
January 1, 1940 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Kowie River Mouth, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940-01-01. Classification: Invalid.
January 1, 1940 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Winkelspruit, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940-01-01. Classification: Invalid.
1940 · Other · Non-fatal
Historical record: Kidd's Beach, Eastern Cape, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1940. Classification: Invalid / questionable.
January 1, 1932 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Kowie River Mouth, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1932-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1928 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tugela River Mouth, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1928-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 31, 1908 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Stilbaai, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1908-12-31. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 30, 1901 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Windmill Beach, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1901-07-30. 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.
1897 · Unknown · Unknown
A historical reference describes an event at Back Beach Durban Kwazulu Natal South Africa in 1897. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.
March 1, 1865 · Watercraft · Fatal
Historical record: St. Helena Bay, Western Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 1865-03-01. Classification: Watercraft.