This decade page shows reviewed public incident records in this dataset.
September 2, 2026 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Volusia County Beach Safety said a surfer reported being bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach shortly after 11 a.m. on September 2, 2026. Responders found his right foot already bandaged. He declined additional medical treatment, and no shark species was identified.
September 1, 2026 · Unknown · Non-fatal
A 40-year-old diver was reported injured by a shark about 30 nautical miles offshore of Pensacola on September 1, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue and the diver was transported for hospital treatment. No shark species was identified.
August 31, 2026 · Questionable · Non-fatal
A swimmer suffered lower-leg injuries at Norton Point in Edgartown on August 31, 2026 that officials said were consistent with a possible shark bite. No shark or other marine animal was observed or confirmed. The record therefore remains Questionable and Reported.
August 23, 2026 · Unknown · Non-fatal
A man suffered a serious lower-leg shark bite near Boca Grande Key, west of Key West, on August 23, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard said he was in the water near a recreational vessel. He was transferred for hospital care. A later account identified the shark as a nurse shark, which should remain a Reported species identification.
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.
April 21, 2025 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Olga Beach near Hadera Stream, Haifa, ISRAEL. Recorded date: 2025-04-21. Classification: Unprovoked.
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A historical reference describes an event at Nuns Beach Near Portland Victoria Australia in 2025-02-27.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 26, 2025 · Questionable · Fatal
Historical record: Verde Island, Palawan, PHILIPPINES. Recorded date: 2025-02-26. Classification: Questionable.
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 9, 2025 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bimini Bay, Bimini, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2025-02-09. Classification: unknown.
February 3, 2025 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Woorim Beach, Bribie Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2025-02-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 11, 2025 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Off Haleiwa Boat Harbour, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2025-01-11. Classification: Provoked.
Approximate date — see record · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Vilankulo Bay, Inhambane, MOZAMBIQUE. Recorded date: 2025-01-02 (GSAF display date 3-Jan-25). Classification: Unprovoked.
December 27, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal
Historical record: Humpy Island, Great Keppel Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2024-12-27. Classification: unknown.
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.
November 15, 2024 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, MALDIVES. Recorded date: 2024-11-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
November 1, 2024 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Waiehu, Sand Piles, ~80 yards offshore, Maui, USA / HAWAII. Recorded date: 2024-11-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 14, 2024 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tela, Atlántida, HONDURAS. Recorded date: 2024-10-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
September 16, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Puerto Castillo, Atlántida, HONDURAS. Recorded date: 2024-09-16. Classification: unknown.
September 15, 2024 · Unprovoked · Fatal
A historical reference describes an event at West Of Dakhla Southern Morocco Morocco in 2024-09-15. Recorded activity: Swimming after leaving a yacht. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Fatal.
August 25, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal
Historical record: Falmouth, Trelawny, JAMAICA. Recorded date: 2024-08-25. Classification: unknown.
August 5, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Belize (legacy route: Gulf of Honduras), Central America, BELIZE. Recorded date: 2024-08-05. Classification: unknown.
July 17, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Trigg Beach, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2024-07-17. Classification: unknown.
July 4, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: New Smyrna Beach near Flagler Avenue, Florida / Volusia County, USA. Recorded date: 2024-07-04. Classification: unknown.
June 23, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal
Historical record: Goat Island (Moku‘auia), La‘ie Bay / Malaekahana, Hawaii / Oahu, USA. Recorded date: 2024-06-23. Classification: unknown.
June 7, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Near Rosemary Beach, Florida / Walton County, USA. Recorded date: 2024-06-07. Classification: unknown.
June 2, 2024 · Unknown · Fatal
Historical record: Indian Ocean, Maahvah Laamu Atoll, Laamu Atoll, MALDIVES. Recorded date: 2024-06-02. Classification: unknown.
May 23, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Leeward Reef, Providenciales Island, TURKS AND CAICOS. Recorded date: 2024-05-23. Classification: unknown.
May 22, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Mangareva Atoll, Gambier Islands, FRENCH POLYNESIA. Recorded date: 2024-05-22. Classification: unknown.
April 26, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Turtle Beach, Great Courland Bay, Western Tobago, TOBAGO. Recorded date: 2024-04-26. 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.
April 8, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Unspecified, Nunu Atoll, Noonu/Nunu Atoll, MALDIVES. Recorded date: 2024-04-08. Classification: unknown.
January 15, 2024 · Unknown · Non-fatal
Historical record: Paradise Island Resort, North Eleuthera, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2024-01-15. Classification: unknown.
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.
December 4, 2023 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Sandals Resort, New Providence, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2023-12-04. Classification: Unprovoked.
November 21, 2023 · Unknown · Fatal
Historical record: Tiger Beach, New Providence / Tiger Beach label in historical route, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2023-11-21. 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.
September 13, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Dahab South Sinai Egypt in 2023-09-13. Recorded activity: Swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
August 16, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Rabdells Beach Valencia Spain in 2023-08-16. Recorded activity: Wading. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
August 7, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Rockaway New York USA, United States in 2023-08-07. Recorded activity: Standing / wading. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
July 4, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Cherry Grove Suffolk County New York USA, United States in 2023-07-04. Recorded activity: Standing / swimming. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
June 23, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2023-06-23. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 7, 2023 · Unprovoked · Unknown
Historical record: Shark Junction, Freeport, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2023-06-07. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 28, 2023 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Twagne, Poum, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2023-05-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 24, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales Island, TURKS and CaICOS. Recorded date: 2023-05-24. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 21, 2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Praia de Milagres, Pernambuco, BRAZIL. Recorded date: 2023-02-21. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 19, 2023 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Château-Royal Beach, Nouméa, South Province, NEW CALEDONIA. Recorded date: 2023-02-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 5, 2023 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Tobari Bay, Gulf of California, MeXICO. Recorded date: 2023-01-05. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 2023 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. Recorded date: 2023-01-01. Classification: Provoked.
2023 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Off Anna Maria Island, Florida / Manatee County, USA. Recorded date: 2023. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 11, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Killick Creek near Crescent Head, New South ales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2022-12-11. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 9, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Pago Pago Harbor, Samoa, USA. Recorded date: 2022-12-09. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 28, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Cat Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2022-10-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
September 6, 2022 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Green Cay, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2022-09-06. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 4, 2022 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Nago, Okinawa, JAPAN. Recorded date: 2022-07-04. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 23, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Redington Beach, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2022-06-23. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 12, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama, USA. Recorded date: 2022-04-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 21, 2022 · Other · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tiger Beach, Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2022-02-21. Classification: ?.
January 6, 2022 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Anna Maria Island, Manatee County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2022-01-06. Classification: Unprovoked.
2022 · Unknown · Unknown
A historical reference describes an event at Higkand Beach Palm Beach County Florida USA, United States in 2022. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.
November 7, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2021-11-07. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 3, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Fort Pierce State Park St Lucie County Florida USA, United States in 2021-10-03. Recorded activity: Surfing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
September 5, 2021 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Emerald Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2021-09-05. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 23, 2021 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Kung Krabaenbay Royal Département Study Center, Chanthaburi Province, THAILAND. Recorded date: 2021-07-23. Classification: Provoked.
July 19, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Rottnest Island, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2021-07-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 14, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA. Recorded date: 2021-07-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 11, 2021 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2021-07-11. Classification: Provoked.
July 10, 2021 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Piedade, Pernambuco, BRAZIL. Recorded date: 2021-07-10. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 4, 2021 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: BAHAMAS, USA. Recorded date: 2021-07-04. Classification: Provoked.
January 22, 2021 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Maui, Hawaii, USA. Recorded date: 2021-01-22. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 30, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: East End Point, Grand Bahama Island, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2020-10-30. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 7, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2020-10-07. Classification: Unprovoked.
September 15, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, USA. Recorded date: 2020-09-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
August 30, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Folly Beach, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA. Recorded date: 2020-08-30. Classification: Unprovoked.
July 13, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Fitzroy Island, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2020-07-13. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 20, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Pig Beach, Pig Island, Exumas, BAHAMAS. Recorded date: 2020-06-20. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 30, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Noname Cay Abaco Islands Bahamas in 2020-05-30. Recorded activity: Spearfishing. Classification: Unprovoked. Outcome: Non-fatal.
May 28, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Chebilang pier, Muang district of Satun province,, THAILAND. Recorded date: 2020-05-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 6, 2020 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: North West Island, off Gladstone, Queensland, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2020-04-06. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 12, 2020 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Nang Thong Beach, Phang Nga Province, THAILAND. Recorded date: 2020-01-12. Classification: Unprovoked.