Shark incidents in the 2010s

This decade page shows reviewed public incident records in this dataset.

Off Barra Vieja Guerrero Mexico

Reported

November 22, 2019 · Provoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Off Barra Vieja Guerrero Mexico in 2019-11-22. Recorded activity: Fishing; handling a hooked shark. Classification: Provoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Reef 40Km East Vanua Levu Fiji

Reported

August 16, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Reef 40Km East Vanua Levu Fiji in 2019-08-16. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS

Reported

June 21, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2019-06-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

Anaehoomalu Bay, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA

Reported

April 23, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Anaehoomalu Bay, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2019-04-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

Stuart Beach Martin County Florida USA, United States

Reported

March 12, 2019 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Stuart Beach Martin County Florida USA, United States in 2019-03-12. Recorded activity: Boogie boarding. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Tinley Manor Kwazulu Natal South Africa

Reported

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A historical reference describes an event at Tinley Manor Kwazulu Natal South Africa in 2018-11-10.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.

Compass Cay, Exumas, BAHAMAS

Reported

November 9, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Humboldt County, California, USA

Reported

September 27, 2018 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: Humboldt County, California, USA. Recorded date: 2018-09-27. Classification: Watercraft.

County Cork, IRELAND

Reported

September 1, 2018 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

Carter's Cay, Central Abaco, BAHAMAS

Reported

August 19, 2018 · Unknown · Non-fatal

Historical record: Carter's Cay, Central Abaco, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2018-08-19. Classification: unknown.

Torino Di Sangro Chieti Province Italy

Reported

August 18, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Torino Di Sangro Chieti Province Italy in 2018-08-18. Recorded activity: Standing or swimming in shallow water. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Staniel Cay, The Exuma Cays, BAHAMAS

Reported

July 9, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Staniel Cay, The Exuma Cays, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2018-07-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

Reported

April 28, 2018 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Galveston Bay, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2018-04-28. Classification: Provoked.

Madoogali, Alifu Alifu Atoll, MALDIVES

Reported

April 23, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Madoogali, Alifu Alifu Atoll, MALDIVES. Recorded date: 2018-04-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

Nirvana Beach, New Providence, BAHAMAS

Reported

April 14, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Nirvana Beach, New Providence, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2018-04-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

Winkipop, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

Reported

March 9, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Mooloolaba Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

Disputed

February 14, 2018 · Invalid · Non-fatal

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

Magnetic Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

Reported

October 31, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Kama‘ole Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Reported

October 5, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Kama‘ole Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2017-10-05. Classification: Unprovoked.

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, SPAIN

Reported

September 16, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, SPAIN. Recorded date: 2017-09-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

Owarigi Island, SOLOMON ISLANDS

Reported

September 6, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Owarigi Island, SOLOMON ISLANDS. Recorded date: 2017-09-06. Classification: Unprovoked.

Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, JAPAN

Reported

September 3, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, JAPAN. Recorded date: 2017-09-03. Classification: Unprovoked.

40 miles off Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS

Reported

July 26, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 40 miles off Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2017-07-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

Ventnor, New Jersey, USA

Reported

July 23, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Ventnor, New Jersey, USA. Recorded date: 2017-07-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

Bantham Beach South Devon United Kingdom

Reported

June 7, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Bantham Beach South Devon United Kingdom in 2017-06-07. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Pointe au Sal, Saint-Leu, REUNION

Reported

April 29, 2017 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Pointe au Sal, Saint-Leu, REUNION. Recorded date: 2017-04-29. Classification: Unprovoked.

Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA

Reported

April 2, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Great Exuma, The Exuma Cays, BAHAMAS

Reported

March 9, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Great Exuma, The Exuma Cays, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2017-03-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

Bimini, BAHAMAS

Reported

February 1, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Bimini, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2017-02-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

Balian Beach, Bali, INDONESIA

Reported

January 9, 2017 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Balian Beach, Bali, INDONESIA. Recorded date: 2017-01-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

Trigg Beach, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

Reported

December 14, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Hong Kong, CHINA

Reported

July 28, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS

Reported

July 23, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2016-07-23. Classification: Unprovoked.

Palm Cove, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

Reported

July 4, 2016 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

Balian, Bali, INDONESIA

Reported

April 25, 2016 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Balian, Bali, INDONESIA. Recorded date: 2016-04-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

Bombo Beach New South Wales Australia

Reported

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.

BAHAMAS

Reported

March 26, 2016 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2016-03-26. Classification: Provoked.

Dawara, Vanua Levu, Fiji

Reported

March 10, 2016 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Dawara, Vanua Levu, Fiji. Recorded date: 2016-03-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

Heron Island Queensland Australia

Reported

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.

Boat capsized, ARUBA

Reported

December 19, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Boat capsized, ARUBA. Recorded date: 2015-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

Off Andros Island, BAHAMAS

Reported

December 11, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Andros Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2015-12-11. Classification: Unprovoked.

Maxixe, Inhambane Province, MOZAMBIQUE

Reported

November 1, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Maxixe, Inhambane Province, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2015-11-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

Waikiki,, Hawaii, USA

Disputed

October 17, 2015 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Waikiki,, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2015-10-17. Classification: Invalid.

Horseshoe Rock Santa Barbara County California USA, United States

Reported

September 23, 2015 · Watercraft · No injury

A historical reference describes an event at Horseshoe Rock Santa Barbara County California USA, United States in 2015-09-23. Recorded activity: Kayak fishing. Classification: Watercraft. Outcome: No injury.

Karon Beach, Phuket, THAILAND

Reported

September 1, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Karon Beach, Phuket, THAILAND. Recorded date: 2015-09-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA

Disputed

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.

Denmark, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

Disputed

June 24, 2015 · Invalid · Non-fatal

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

Off Cabo Rojo, PUERTO RICO

Reported

June 19, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Off Cabo Rojo, PUERTO RICO. Recorded date: 2015-06-19. Classification: Unprovoked.

Kouare, NEW CALEDONIA

Reported

May 9, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Kouare, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2015-05-09. Classification: Unprovoked.

Marsa Alam, Red Sea Protectorate, EGYPT

Reported

March 21, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

Shelly Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

Reported

February 9, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

Tahiti Beach Elbow Cay Abaco Islands Bahamas

Reported

January 6, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Tahiti Beach Elbow Cay Abaco Islands Bahamas in 2015-01-06. Recorded activity: Snorkeling. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

33 nautical miles off Othonoi Island, GREECE

Reported

December 28, 2014 · Air/sea disaster · Non-fatal

Historical record: 33 nautical miles off Othonoi Island, GREECE. Recorded date: 2014-12-28. Classification: Sea Disaster.

Paradise Beach, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

Reported

December 28, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

Tiger Beach, West End, BAHAMAS

Disputed

July 13, 2014 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Tiger Beach, West End, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2014-07-13. Classification: Invalid.

Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS

Reported

June 25, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2014-06-25. Classification: Unprovoked.

Aichi, Atsumi peninsula, JAPAN

Reported

June 8, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Aichi, Atsumi peninsula, JAPAN. Recorded date: 2014-06-08. Classification: Unprovoked.

Tathra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

Reported

April 3, 2014 · Unprovoked · Fatal

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

Winkipop Beach, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

Reported

March 18, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Baie de Sainte-Marie, NEW CALEDONIA

Reported

March 18, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Baie de Sainte-Marie, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2014-03-18. Classification: Unprovoked.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Reported

February 17, 2014 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

Historical record: PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Recorded date: 2014-02-17. Classification: Watercraft.

Umina Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

Reported

January 26, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal

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

Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Reported

October 31, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2013-10-31. Classification: Unprovoked.

Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA

Reported

October 10, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2013-10-10. Classification: Unprovoked.

Scotland Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS

Reported

July 28, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Scotland Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2013-07-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

Grand Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS

Reported

July 28, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Grand Cay, Abaco Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2013-07-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

Compass Cay, Exuma Islands, BAHAMAS

Reported

July 28, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Compass Cay, Exuma Islands, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2013-07-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

Playa Brava Turtle Bay Santa Cruz Island Ecuador

Reported

May 14, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Playa Brava Turtle Bay Santa Cruz Island Ecuador in 2013-05-14. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Paia Bay Maui Hawaii USA, United States

Reported

February 21, 2013 · Watercraft · No injury

A historical reference describes an event at Paia Bay Maui Hawaii USA, United States in 2013-02-21. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Watercraft. Outcome: No injury.

Kiholo Bay Hawaii USA, United States

Reported

January 16, 2013 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Kiholo Bay Hawaii USA, United States in 2013-01-16. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Green Island, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

Reported

December 2, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Reported

October 18, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2012-10-18. Classification: Unprovoked.

Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA

Reported

September 16, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2012-09-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

Eueiki Island, Vava'u, TONGA

Reported

September 9, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Muravera, Sardinia, ITALY

Reported

June 10, 2012 · Provoked · Unknown

Historical record: Muravera, Sardinia, ITALY. Recorded date: 2012-06-10. Classification: Provoked.

Nobby's Beach, Queensland, AUSTRALIA

Reported

March 20, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Spey Bay, Moray, SCOTLAND

Reported

October 28, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Spey Bay, Moray, SCOTLAND. Recorded date: 2011-10-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

Hatillo Beach, Puerto Rico, USA

Disputed

September 30, 2011 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Hatillo Beach, Puerto Rico, USA. Recorded date: 2011-09-30. Classification: Invalid.

Palau Payar, Kedah, MALAYSIA

Reported

June 1, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Palau Payar, Kedah, MALAYSIA. Recorded date: 2011-06-01. Classification: Unprovoked.

Kendec, North Province, NEW CALEDONIA

Reported

May 21, 2011 · Unprovoked · Fatal

Historical record: Kendec, North Province, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2011-05-21. Classification: Unprovoked.

Balian Bali Indonesia

Reported

April 12, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

A historical reference describes an event at Balian Bali Indonesia in 2011-04-12. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.

Revillagigedo Islands, Colima, MEXICO

Reported

January 28, 2011 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Revillagigedo Islands, Colima, MEXICO. Recorded date: 2011-01-28. Classification: Provoked.

Tiger Beach, West End, BAHAMAS

Reported

January 26, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Tiger Beach, West End, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2011-01-26. Classification: Unprovoked.

Busselton, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA

Reported

January 3, 2011 · Watercraft · Non-fatal

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

Vieques, Puerto Rico, USA

Reported

2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Vieques, Puerto Rico, USA. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Unprovoked.

Balian, Bali, INDONESIA

Reported

November 14, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Balian, Bali, INDONESIA. Recorded date: 2010-11-14. Classification: Unprovoked.

Florence, Oregon, USA

Reported

October 28, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Florence, Oregon, USA. Recorded date: 2010-10-28. Classification: Unprovoked.

350 miles from Faial Island, AZORES

Reported

October 25, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: 350 miles from Faial Island, AZORES. Recorded date: 2010-10-25. Classification: Provoked.

Western Province, SOLOMON ISLANDS

Reported

September 2, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Western Province, SOLOMON ISLANDS. Recorded date: 2010-09-02. Classification: Unprovoked.

Galveston, Texas, USA

Reported

July 16, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Galveston, Texas, USA. Recorded date: 2010-07-16. Classification: Unprovoked.

Point Plomer, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

Reported

May 18, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

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

Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, EGYPT

Reported

April 4, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, EGYPT. Recorded date: 2010-04-04. Classification: Unprovoked.

Achang Reef, Merizo, GUAM

Disputed

February 4, 2010 · Invalid · Unknown

Historical record: Achang Reef, Merizo, GUAM. Recorded date: 2010-02-04. Classification: Invalid.

Oreti Beach, South Island, NEW ZEALAND

Reported

February 1, 2010 · Provoked · Non-fatal

Historical record: Oreti Beach, South Island, NEW ZEALAND. Recorded date: 2010-02-01. Classification: Provoked.