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.
Shark incidents in New South Wales
This region page shows reviewed public incident records in this dataset.
September 5, 2021 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Emerald Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2021-09-05. Classification: Unprovoked.
November 17, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: 7 Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-11-17. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 15, 2018 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Surf Beach, Kiama, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2018-02-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 9, 2015 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Shelly Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-02-09. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 16, 2015 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Mollymook Beach, Bannister Head, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2015-01-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 1, 2014 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-06-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 3, 2014 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Tathra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-04-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 26, 2014 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Umina Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2014-01-26. Classification: Provoked.
December 2, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Green Island, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-12-02. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 3, 2012 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2012-06-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 16, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Jimmys Beach, Port Stephens, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2011-03-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 10, 2011 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2011-03-10. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 18, 2010 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Point Plomer, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2010-05-18. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 19, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: South Broulee, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-03-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 12, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-02-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 12, 2009 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Windang, Lake Illawara, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2009-01-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
September 7, 2008 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Clarks Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2008-09-07. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 15, 2006 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2006-03-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
August 3, 2004 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2004-08-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 12, 2004 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bushrangers Pass at Bass Point, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2004-01-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 31, 2003 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lighthouse Beach, Seal Rocks, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2003-10-31. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 7, 2002 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2002-02-07. Classification: Watercraft.
November 23, 2001 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Flat Rock Beach, Lennox Head, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2001-11-23. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 9, 2001 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Lord Howe Island (island group 440 miles northeast of Sydney), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2001-06-09. Classification: Invalid.
April 8, 2001 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bronte Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 2001-04-08. Classification: Provoked.
May 23, 1996 · Questionable · Fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Wreck Of Paddle Steamer Koputai 6 Km Off Bondi Beach New South Wales Australia in 1996-05-23. Recorded activity: Technical diving at a wreck. Classification: Questionable. Outcome: Fatal.
March 1, 1996 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1996-03-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 15, 1992 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Avalon Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1992-10-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 29, 1992 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tweed Heads, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1992-01-29. Classification: Unprovoked.
New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
ReportedMay 6, 1987 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1987-05-06. Classification: Provoked.
March 7, 1982 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1982-03-07. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1981 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1981-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
September 14, 1979 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1979-09-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 12, 1975 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lennox Head, Ballina, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1975-10-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 27, 1971 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1971-10-27. Classification: Provoked.
September 2, 1970 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1970-09-02. Classification: Provoked.
December 26, 1968 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Marineland Aquarium, Manley, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1968-12-26. Classification: Provoked.
April 15, 1968 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: South Coast, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1968-04-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
August 9, 1967 · Questionable · Non-fatal
A historical reference describes an event at Jervis Bay New South Wales Australia in 1967-08-09. Recorded activity: Scuba / anti-sabotage night exercise. Classification: Questionable. Outcome: Non-fatal.
March 10, 1967 · Invalid · Unknown
Historical record: Dover Heights, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1967-03-10. Classification: Invalid.
December 27, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Trial Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-12-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 20, 1966 · Air/sea disaster · Fatal
Historical record: Jervis Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-05-20. Classification: Sea Disaster.
April 1, 1966 · Air/sea disaster · Non-fatal
Historical record: Botany Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-04-01. Classification: Sea Disaster.
February 27, 1966 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Coledale Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1966-02-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 28, 1963 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Sugarloaf Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1963-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
Approximate date — see record · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1962-11-28/29. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 16, 1961 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Otford, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-04-16. Classification: Provoked.
April 14, 1961 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: 10 miles off Nambucca Heads onboard trawler, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1961-04-14. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 27, 1960 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-12-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 16, 1960 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Just below Roseville Bridge, opposite Killarney picnic reserve, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1960-01-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 5, 1959 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Thirroul, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1959-04-05. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 11, 1957 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tea Gardens, north of Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1957-05-11. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 9, 1955 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Wamberal, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1955-03-09. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 27, 1954 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: The Entrance, near Gosford, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1954-02-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 6, 1951 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1951-12-06. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 3, 1951 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Windang, near the entrance to Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1951-02-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
May 12, 1949 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Nelson's Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1949-05-12. Classification: Provoked.
January 5, 1946 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Oatley Bay near Como, George’s River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1946-01-05. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 28, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-12-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
February 20, 1940 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-02-20. Classification: Watercraft.
February 4, 1940 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1940-02-04. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 21, 1938 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Tweed Heads, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1938-01-21. Classification: Provoked.
February 11, 1937 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Kempsey, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1937-02-11. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 11, 1935 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1935-03-11. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 12, 1934 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Dee Why, north of Queenscliff, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1934-03-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 7, 1934 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Queenscliff, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1934-01-07. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 25, 1930 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Homebush Bay, Parramatta River, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1930-12-25. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 16, 1929 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Collaroy, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1929-12-16. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 3, 1927 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Grey’s Point, Port Hacking, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1927-01-03. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 12, 1925 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Newcastle Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1925-03-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
1925 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Coogee, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: not recorded. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 26, 1922 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1922-04-26. Classification: Unprovoked.
1922 · Other · Unknown
Multiple historical incidents share this year and location URL. Each supplied record is shown separately.
1922 · Other · Unknown
Multiple historical incidents share this year and location URL. Each supplied record is shown separately.
January 9, 1919 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1919-01-09. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 22, 1918 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Newcastle, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1918-03-22. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 25, 1916 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Manley Beach, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1916-04-25. Classification: Unprovoked.
1912 · Unknown · Unknown
A historical reference describes an event at Sydney Harbor New South Wales Australia in 1912. Recorded activity: Unknown. Classification: Unknown. Outcome: Unknown.
December 21, 1907 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Middle Harbour, Sugarloaf Bay, Sydney (Estuary), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1907-12-21. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 28, 1906 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Georges River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1906-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 26, 1905 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lismore, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1905-03-26. Classification: Unprovoked.
June 21, 1903 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Georges River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1903-06-21. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 20, 1903 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1903-03-20. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 27, 1900 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1900-12-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 28, 1900 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1900-01-28. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 2, 1892 · Provoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1892-03-02. Classification: Provoked.
December 9, 1888 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Iron Cove Bridge, Sydney (Estuary), New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-12-09. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 1, 1888 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Hawkesbury Bridge, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-12-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 22, 1888 · Watercraft · Non-fatal
Historical record: Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1888-01-22. Classification: Watercraft.
December 19, 1883 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Parramatta River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1883-12-19. Classification: Unprovoked.
April 15, 1882 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1882-04-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
October 10, 1880 · Air/sea disaster · Fatal
Historical record: Bermagui, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1880-10-10. Classification: Sea Disaster.
December 15, 1877 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Peacock Point, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1877-12-15. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 12, 1877 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Near Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1877-12-12. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1876 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1876-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
November 27, 1875 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: Clarence Heads, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1875-11-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 1, 1871 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Manning River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1871-01-01. Classification: Unprovoked.
January 10, 1863 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Bellynahinch on the Manning River, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1863-01-10. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 26, 1860 · Unprovoked · Non-fatal
Historical record: The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1860-12-26. Classification: Unprovoked.
March 27, 1841 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Cockatoo Island, Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1841-03-27. Classification: Unprovoked.
December 1, 1840 · Unprovoked · Fatal
Historical record: Off Domain, Sydney Harbor, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA. Recorded date: 1840-12-01. Classification: Unprovoked.