State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Alabama 2014.09.06 06-Sep-2014 Fishing Leg bitten Bull shark
  2013.07.19 19-Jul-2013 Walking in surf Lacerations and abrasions to foot and ankle  
  2012.08.15 15-Aug-2012 Wading or swimming Lacerations to leg  
  2011.10.01 01-Oct-2011   Lacerations to right wrist and middle finger  
  2004.07.02.a 02-Jul-2004 Wading Right foot lacerated 4' to 5' shark
  2002.08.17 17-Aug-2002 Swimming Both arms & leg bitten  
  2000.06.09.b 09-Jun-2000 Swimming Puncture wounds on right hip and arm Bull shark?
  2000.06.09.a 09-Jun-2000 Swimming Right forearm severed surgically amputated above elbow Bull shark
  1985.10.05 05-Oct-1985 Fishing Laceration to leg by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 6', 100-lb shark
  1975.06.15 15-Jun-1975 Swimming near his boat Left leg bitten  
  1910.05.16.R Reported 16-May-1910 Unknown, their unoccupied yawlboat was recovered Presumed drowned & bodies taken by sharks  
  1894.10.06.R Reported 06-Oct-1894 Swimming FATAL  
  1881.06.13 13-Jun-1881 Fell overboard FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Alaska 2000.08.27.R Reported 27-Aug-2000 Conducting research Leg bitten by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Salmon shark


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
California 2016.05.29.b 29-May-2016 Swimming Injuries to arm and shoulder  
  2016.03.13 13-Mar-2016 Surfing Board reportedly bumped by shark. No injury Shark involvement not confirmed
  2015.10.13 13-Oct-2015 Kayak Fishing No injury, shark rammed kayak repeatedly Hammerhead sp.
  2015.09.24 24-Sep-2015 Kayak fishing No injury, kayak damaged White shark, 19'
  2015.09.06 06-Sep-2015 Stand-Up Paddleboarding No injury, shark struck board, tossing her into the sea White shark, 11' to 12'
  2015.09.05 05-Sep-2015 Kayak Fishing Laceration to dorsum of foot by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Hammerhead shark.
  2015.08.29.b 29-Aug-2015 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten White shark, 11' to 12'
  2015.08.29.a 29-Aug-2015 Surfing No injury, shark struk sufer's leg and his board White shark, 10' to 12'
  2015.08.18.b 18-Aug-2015 Kayak Fishing No injury, kayak bitten White shark, 13'
  2015.08.10 10-Aug-2015 Spearfishing Right hand bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT Hammerhead shark. 6' to 7'
  2015.07.23.b 23-Jul-2015 Kayak Fishing No injury to occupant. Kayak bitten by gaffed shark. PROVOKED INCIDENT Mako shark, 100-lb
  2015.07.08 08-Jul-2015 Treading water Laceration to back Shark involvement not cofirmed
  2015.07-10 10-Jul-2015 Surfing No injury, shark bumped & damaged board White shark, 7'
  2015.06.13 13-Jun-2015   Severe laceration to leg Mako shark
  2014.12.28.b 28-Dec-2014 Surfing Injury to hip/leg White shark, 8' to 10'
  2014.11.17 Reported 17-Nov-2014   Shark bumped boat, no injury to occupants White shark
  2014.10.19 19-Oct-2014 Canoeing No injury to occupant, canoe bitten  
  2014.10.03.b 03-Oct-2014 Kayaking No injury to occupant, shark/s holded kayak White shark, 18' to 20'
  2014.10.03.a 03-Oct-2014 Kayaking No injury to occupant, shark/s holded kayak White shark
  2014.10.02.b 02-Oct-2014 Surfing Lacerations to knee 8' to 10' shark
  2014.09.13 13-Sep-2014 Surfing A hoax, no shark involvement No shark involvement
  2014.07.05.b 5-Jul-2014 Swimming PROVOKED INCIDENT Torso bitten by shark hooked by an angler White shark, 7'
  2014.07.05.a 5-Jul-2014 Surfing No injury, surboard bitten  
  2013.10.05 06-Oct-2013 Surfing Laceration to thigh White shark, 8' to 10'
  2013.08.31.a 31-Aug-2013 Swimming Foot bitten Salmon shark
  2013.08.29 29-Aug-2013 Marathon swimming Puncture wound to torso. Reported as a bite by a leopard shark, the tooth fragment appears to be that of a bony fish No shark involvement
  2013.08.17 17-Aug-2013 Surfing No injury, shark bumped surfboard White shark
  2013.06.25.c 25-Jun-2013 Kayaking / Fishing No injury, kayak scratched White shark
  2013.05.08.b 08-May-2013 Surfing Shark bites were post-mortem  
  2012.10.30 30-Oct-2012 Surfing Multiple lacerations to torso White shark
  2012.10.23 23-Oct-2012 Surfing FATAL White shark, 15' to 16'
  2012.10.07 10-Oct-2012 Windsurfing No ijnury to boardrider, shark struck board breaking the mast  
  2012.07.31.b 31-Jul-2012 Surfing No injury, surfer knocked off board when shark struck surfboard  
  2012.07.07.a 07-Jul-2012 Kayaking No injury, kayak bitten 14' to 18'shark
  2012.05.12 12-May-2012 Kayaking / Fishing No injury, kayaker fell in the water when kayak bitten by a shark White shark
  2012.05.06 06-May-2012 Paddle boarding No injury, shark bit paddleboard White shark
  2011.11.22 22-Nov-2011 Kayaking No injury, kayak bitten White shark, 15' to 16'
  2011.10.29. 29-Oct-2011 Surfing Lacerations to right wrist, foream & neck White shark
  2011.09.11.b 11-Sep-2011 Surfing No injury, board bitten  
  2011.06.24 24-Jun-2011 Surfing Shark leapt onto surfboard; surfer uninjured White shark, 5' k
  2011.06.06.b 06-Jun-2011 Spearfishing No injury, minor damage to wetsuit Sevengill shark, 6' to 8'
  2010.10.22 22-Oct-2010 Body boarding FATAL White shark, 14' to 18'
  2010.08.14 14-Aug-2010 Kayak Fishing No injury, kayak bitten White shark
  2010.08.02.b 02-Aug-2010 Kayaking No injury, kayak bitten White shark, 15'
  2010.07.02.b 02-Jul-2010 Surfing Laceration to left foot 4' shark
  2010.07.02.a 02-Jul-2010 Stand-Up Paddleboarding No injury, board bumped by shark 8' shark
  2009.11.25 25-Nov-2009 Surfing Puncture wounds to right foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  2009.11.16.b 16-Nov-2009 Fishing Puncture wounds and minor lacerations to dorsal surface of his left hand Thresher shark
  2009.11.05 05-Nov-2009 Surfing No injury, board broken in half  
  2009.10.24 24-Oct-2009 Surfing 3 puncture wounds to big toe of left foot, and laceration on arch of foot  
  2009.10.09 09-Oct-2009 Surfing Laceration to shin of left leg  
  2009.08.30 30-Aug-2009 Surfing No injury 4' shark
  2009.08.25 25-Aug-2009 Swimming Puncture wounds to left foot & calf White shark, 5' to 6' juvenile
  2009.07.11.a 11-Jul-2009 Paddle-surfing No injury, shark collided with surfer & board 5' shark
  2009.06.21 21-Jun-2009 Surfing Puncture wounds to foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  2009.04.25.R Reported 25-Apr-2009 Surfing No injury  
  2009.04.06.a 06-Apr-2009 Spearfishing Shark struck him but the diver was not injured White shark, 12' to 15' female
  2008.12.20 20-Dec-2008 Kayaking No injury, shark struck paddle White shark
  2008.09.08 08-Sep-2008 Surfing No injury to surfer, board bitten White shark, 14' to 16'
  2008.06.21 21-Jun-2008 Kayaking No injury. Shark bumped kayak, flinging her into the water. White shark, 15'
  2008.04.25 25-Apr-2008 Swimming FATAL White shark, 12' to 15'
  2008.03.07 07-Mar-2008 Surfing No injury to surfer, surfboard bitten by the shark White shark
  2007.10.07 07-Oct-2007 Surfing 4 scratches on left hand 3' to 4' shark
  2007.09.30.c 30-Sep-2007 Surfing Puncture wound to foot  
  2007.09.27.b 27-Sep-2007 Surfing No injury to surfer, surfboard bitten White shark
  2007.08.28.a 28-Aug-2007 Surfing Lacerations to thigh & torso White shark, 12'
  2007.07.28 28-Jul-2007 Surfing No injury, shark bit surfboard  
  2007.07.22 22-Jul-2007 Surf paddling No injury, surfboard bumped by shark for 20 minutes White shark, 12'
  2007.07.21 21-Jul-2007 Kayak Fishing No injury, kayak bitten White shark
  2007.07.17.b 17-Jul-2007 Swimming Foot injured. Shark involvment uncomfirmed Shark involvement not confirmed
  2007.06.30.a 30-Jun-2007 Swimming Hand bitten  
  2006.12.10 10-Dec-2006 Surfing Minor injuries, surfboard bitten White shark, 12' to 15'
  2006.07.29.b 29-Jul-2006 Boogie Boarding Bruises, laceration to head, spinal cord injury & neck broken at C5/C6 Thought to involve a mako shark, but possibly a sea lion
  2006.06.17 17-Jun-2006 Scuba diving No injury, shark bit scuba tank boot  
  2006.01.18 18-Jan-2006 Night Surfing No injury, but 2 small nicks on wetsuit  
  2005.11.02.b 02-Nov-2005 Surfing No injury, board bitten  
  2005.11.02.a 02-Nov-2005 Surfing No injury, board bumped 12' to 14' white shark
  2005.10.21 21-Oct-2005 Surfing No injury White shark
  2005.10.19 19-Oct-2005 Surfing Leg bitten 18' white shark
  2005.08.24.a 24-Aug-2005 Surfing Lower right leg lacerated juvenile white shark
  2004.11.11.b 11-Nov-2004 Surfing Lacerations to hand, knee & thigh 5.5 m [18'] white shark
  2004.10.10 10-Oct-2004 Surfing Lower leg bitten 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] white shark
  2004.10.02 02-Oct-2004 Surfing No injury, knocked off surfboard  
  2004.10.01 01-Oct-2004 Surfing No injury, shark struck board & spun it around  
  2004.08.20 20-Aug-2004 Surfing Foot bitten 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] white shark
  2004.08.15 15-Aug-2004 Diving FATAL 4.9 m to 5.5 m [16' to 18'] white shark
  2004.06.26.b 26-Jun-2004 Surfing No injury, shark struck his board 9'2" white shark
  2004.05.28 28-May-2004 Surfing No injury 2.4 m to 3.7 m [8' to 12'] shark
  2003.08.19 19-Aug-2003 Swimming, wearing black wetsuit & swim fins FATAL Hip & upper thigh bitten, femoral artery severed 4.5 m to 5.5 m [15' to 18'] white shark
  2003.08.12 12-Aug-2003 Swimming Left ankle lacerated Shark involvement not confirmed
  2002.11.28.a 28-Nov-2002 Body boarding Both legs severely lacerated 3 m to 4.5 m [10' to 15'] white shark
  2002.09.21.a 21-Sep-2002 Surfing No injury 3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] shark
  2002.05.31.b 31-May-2002 Surfing Lacerated leg & back 3.7 m to 4.3 m [12' to 14'] white shark
  2001.06.10 10-Jun-2001 Spearfishing No injury. Shark made threat display, then diver shot the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT White shark, 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10']
  2001.01.09 09-Jan-2001 Surfing Foot bruised, board dinged 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] "black finned shark"
  2000.11.04 04-Nov-2000 Surfing Both thighs bitten White shark, 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10']
  2000.09.29 29-Sep-2000 Sitting on surfboard No injury White shark, 4.3 m [14']
  1999.12.14 14-Dec-1999 Scuba diving Presumed taken by a shark, but forensic evidence suggested otherwise. Shark involvement not confirmed
  1999.11.15 15-Nov-1999 Surfing (sitting on his board) No injury, board bitten White shark
  1998.08.26 26-Aug-1998 Boogie boarding Thigh, buttocks & lower back lacerated White shark, 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20']
  1997.08.24 24-Aug-1997 Surfing (sitting on his board) Leg & hand bitten 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1996.11.29.a 29-Nov-1996 Surfing Single laceration on ankle & board bitten 3 m to 5 m [10' to 16.5'] white shark
  1996.10.05. 05-Oct-1996 Surfing Lower leg bitten 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] white shark
  1996.10.03.a 03-Oct-1996 Surfing No Injury, shark struck his board 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1996.08.13 13-Aug-1996 Free diving for abalone Left shoulder, forearm, hand & abdomen lacerated 6 m [20'] white shark
  1995.09.28 28-Sep-1995 Windsurfing Right foot bruised, board bitten 4 m [13'] white shark
  1995.09.03.b 03-Sep-1995 Abalone diving using Hookah (resting on the surface) Lower leg bitten 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark
  1995.08.00 Aug-1995 Diving Torso bitten 4 m [13'] white shark
  1995.06.30 30-Jun-1995 Scuba diving (ascending using scooter) Forearm, abdomen & upper leg lacerated 6 m [20'] white shark
  1995.06.24 24-Jun-1995 Kayaking Minor injuries White shark (tooth fragment recovered)
  1994.12.09.a 09-Dec-1994 Commercial diver (submerged or treading water) FATAL, right leg nearly severed, puncture wounds to left leg 5 m to 5.5 m [16.5' to 18'] white shark
  1994.04.16 Reported 16-Apr-1994   Not a shark attack; possibly murder. Body recovered 4-16-1994 minus severed leg Blue shark bites post mortem
  1994.03.07 07-Mar-1994 Removing shark from tank in nightclub Arm lacerated by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 4'
  1993.10.30 30-Oct-1993 Surfing Serious injury to left leg 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1993.10.10 10-Oct-1993 Kayaking No Injury, Kayak holed >6 m [20'] white shark
  1993.08.15.b 15-Aug-1993 Watching the shark feeding on a dead pinniped No injury to occupants; shark circled boat repeatedly then rammed the vessel 3 times >6 m white shark, according to witnesses
  1993.08.12 12-Aug-1993 Free diving for abalone (ascending) Severe bites to head & shoulder 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] white shark
  1993.03.12 12-Mar-1993 Free diving & spearfishing (ascending) No injury, swim fin bitten White shark
  1992.11.29 29-Nov-1992 Spearfishing / free diving 10 puncture wounds to right calf Mako shark, 1.8 m [6']
  1992.11.14 14-Nov-1992 Kayaking No injury, kayak bitten 5 m to 6 m white shark
  1992.11.11 11-Nov-1992 Scuba diving (submerged) Foot punctured Unidentified shark
  1992.10.29 29-Oct-1992 Hookah diving for sea urchins Foot & swim fin punctured 2.5 m [8.25'] white shark
  1992.08.18 18-Aug-1992 Surfing No injury, board bitten 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] white shark
  1991.12.04 04-Dec-1991 Hookah diving for sea urchins No injury, shark became tangled in hose & towed him 100' 6 m [20'] white shark
  1991.10.05 05-Oct-1991 Surfing Arm, shoulder & back bitten 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark
  1991.07.01.a 01-Jul-1991 Surfing Forearm, upper thigh, knee & ankle lacerated 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1990.11.03 03-Nov-1990 Scuba diving (but on surface) Leg bitten 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1990.09.08 08-Sep-1990 Free diving / spearfishing, from paddleboard & floating on the surface Shark rammed & overturned paddleboard, knocking him into water & bit his head, lacerating his face & neck White shark
  1990.09.05 05-Sep-1990 Kayaking No injury, kayak capsized 2.5 m to 3 m [8.25' to 10'] white shark
  1990.08.28 28-Aug-1990 Surfing 4 punctures on leg & board bitten 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark
  1990.01.12 12-Jan-1990 Surfing (sitting on his board) No injury, board bitten 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark
  1989.09.10 10-Sep-1989 Observing a shark feeding on a carcass of a humpback whale No injury to occupants. Shark bit boat's swim step & repeatedly pushed the boat away whenever if came within 4 to 5 m of the whale carcass 4 to 5 m white shark
  1989.09.09.b 09-Sep-1989 Hookah diving for abalone (descending) Leg bitten 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1989.09.03 03-Sep-1989 Filming 5' blue shark Hand & both arms bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT Blue Shark
  1989.04.09 09-Apr-1989   No injury to occupants. Shark rammed boat 4 times 5 m to 7 m white shark
  1989.01.26.b 26-Jan-1989 Kayaking Reported by media as shark attack but forensic evidence indicated the kayaker died prior to any shark involvement 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1989.01.26.a 26-Jan-1989 Kayaking FATAL, thigh bitten, hands lacerated 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1988.08.11 11-Aug-1988 Surfing Thigh bitten 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10'] white shark
  1988.04.24 24-Apr-1988 Surfing No Injury White shark
  1987.10.26 26-Oct-1987 Surfing Buttock & leg bitten 2 m [6.75'] shark
  1987.08.15 15-Aug-1987 Surfing (sitting on his board) Fingers & surfboard injured 5.7 m white shark
  1986.12.06.a 06-Dec-1986 Free diving & spearfishing (submerged) Punctured lung, lacerations to shoulder, face, jaw, neck & forearm 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark
  1986.00.00 1986 Surfing No injury, foot bumped 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1985.11.05 05-Nov-1985 Boating 2 semi-circular bites on aft starboard tube of boat 5.2 to 5.8 m white shark
  1985.11.03 03-Nov-1985 Fishing Forearm bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1985.10.22 22-Oct-1985 Hookah diving for abalone Minor injury to foot & ankle 2 m to 2.5 m [6.75' to 8.25'] sixgill or sevengill shark
  1985.09.28 28-Sep-1985 Free diving & spearfishing (descending) Hip bumped by shark, no Injury 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1985.07.21 21-Jul-1985 Bottom fishing for lingcod & had hooked a fish No injury to occupant, shark rammed boat catapulting it out of the water 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark
  1985.05.26 26-May-1985 Surfing, but lying prone on his board Leg injured Shark involvement not confirmed
  1985.02.18 18-Feb-1985 Scuba Diving for lobster (at surface) Bruised 6 m [20'] white shark
  1984.09.30.a 30-Sep-1984 Free diving , but surfacing Legs & buttocks bitten 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13'] white shark
  1984.09.17 17-Sep-1984 Wading Arm bitten small blue shark
  1984.09.15 15-Sep-1984 Skindiving FATAL 4.5 m to 5 m white shark
  1984.00.00.b 1984 Steinhart Aquarium Head mouthed by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Sevengill shark
  1982.09.25 25-Sep-1982 Diving Lacerations to hand White shark
  1982.09.19 19-Sep-1982 Free diving for abalone from Zodiac (submerged) Upper left thigh & buttocks bitten 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20'] white shark
  1982.08.29.b 29-Aug-1982 Surfing No Injury, board bitten Questionable incident; reported as shark attack but thought to involve a pinniped instead
  1982.07.24.a 24-Jul-1982 Paddle Boarding No Injury, board bitten 4.5 m to 5.5 m [14.7' to 18'] white shark
  1982.07.11 11-Jul-1982 Swimming Laceration to left thigh Reported as a shark attack, the story was a hoax
  1982.02.07.a 07-Feb-1982 Scuba diving (submerged) Calf & ankle bitten 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1981.12.19 19-Dec-1981 Surfing FATAL, torso bitten 7 m [23'] white shark
  1980.10.17 17-Oct-1980 Surfing No injury 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1980.06.26 26-Jun-1980 Scuba diving Laceration to lower leg PROVOKED INCIDENT Blue shark
  1979.03.11 11-Mar-1979 Scuba diving (submerged) No injury, swim fin bitten White shark, 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5']
  1978.08.05 05-Aug-1978 Wading Punctures on leg (minor injury) 2 m [6'9"] shark
  1978.07.19 19-Jul-1978 Fishing Laceration to leg by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1977.08.14 14-Aug-1977 Free diving for abalone (surfacing) Leg lacerated White shark, 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20']
  1977.07.02 02-Jul-1977 40' fishing boat sank Laceration to right hand  
  1976.12.18 18-Dec-1976 Hookah diving for abalone (submerged) Buttocks & hip bitten White shark, 5.5 m [18']
  1976.10.18 18-Oct-1976 Surfing Leg bitten White shark, 3 m to 4 m [10' to 13']
  1975.12.06 06-Dec-1975 Scuba diving & spearfishing Leg bitten White shark
  1975.10.04 04-Oct-1975 Surfing    
  1975.08.09 09-Aug-1975 Free diving for abalone Shoulder, arm & hand lacerated White shark
  1975.07.23 23-Jul-1975 Scuba diving for abalone (at surface) Legs bitten White shark, 5.8 m [19']
  1975.07.19 19-Jul-1975 Hookah diving for abalone No injury, swim fin torn White shark, 5m to 6m
  1974.09.28 28-Sep-1974 Surfing Thigh, lower back and surfboard bitten White shark, 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20']
  1974.09.14 14-Sep-1974 Hookah diving for abalone Major injuries White shark, 4 m to 5 m
  1974.09.02.b 02-Sep-1974 Scuba diving (but on surface) Minor injuries to hand White shark, 5 m to 6 m [16.5 to 20']
  1974.09.02.a 02-Sep-1974 Scuba diving (but on surface) Minor bite on foot & swimfin White shark, 5 m to 6 m [16.5 to 20']
  1974.08.05 05-Aug-1974 Surfing Minor injuries to hand White shark, 5 m
  1974.07.26 26-Jul-1974 Free diving for abalone (submerged) Minor bite on heel & swim fin bitten White shark, 5.5 m [18']
  1974.05.26 26-May-1974 Free diving (but on surface) Leg bitten White shark, 5 m [16.5']
  1972.09.09 09-Sep-1972 Surfing Legs & board bitten White shark, 6 m [20']
  1972.07.05 05-Jul-1972 Diving Sharks reportedly bit legs & fins 2 sharks
  1972.05.28 28-May-1972 Free diving for abalone Bitten on legs & buttock White shark, 4.4 m to 5 m [14.5' to 16.5']
  1971.10.02 02-Oct-1971 Scuba diving Bitten on legs White shark, 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20']
  1971.07.19 19-Jul-1971 Hookah diving (submerged) Major injuries to head, buttocks & back White shark, 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20']
  1969.09.06 06-Sep-1969 Free diving for abalone Leg & ankle severely bitten White shark, 4.3 m 4.9 m [14' to 16']
  1969.07.20 20-Jul-1969 Freediving for abalone (at surface) Foot bitten, minor injury White shark, 5 m [16.5']
  1968.07.27 27-Jul-1968 Free diving Major injury to torso White shark, 4 m [13']
  1967.08.27 27-Aug-1967 Pulling shark from the water Nipped on shoulder by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 5' blue shark
  1966.01.22 22-Jan-1966 Free diving / spearfishing (resting on the surface) Hand, arm & thigh bitten White shark, 3 m [10']
  1966.00.00 Summer of 1996 Walking Minor lacerations & abrasions to lower leg. Shark involvement not confirmed
  1965.04.25 25-Apr-1965 Surfing Drowned & his body was not recovered. Sharks seen in area later that day but no shark involvement in surfer's death  
  1965.01.25 25-Jan-1965 Motor boat Rebel Belle lost Puncture marks on chest may have been post mortem, 4 other bodies in area were undamaged  
  1965.00.00.f 1965 Surfing Puncture wounds to foot when he stepped on a shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1964.06.24 24-Jun-1964 Fishing No injury to occupants, shark crashed through windshield of boat 2.1 m [7'] shark
  1964.01.11 11-Jan-1964 Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface) Leg & thigh bitten White shark (tooth fragment recovered)
  1963.05.18 18-May-1963 Swimming 3 lacerations below right knee Shark involvement not confirmed
  1962.11.11 11-Nov-1962 Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface) Arm, hand, buttock, leg and thigh bitten White shark, 4.3 m to 4.9m [14' to 16']
  1962.10.06 06-Oct-1962 Overcome by CO fumes, fell overboard from 36' fishing cruiser & prop slashed arm Drowned due to CO2 poisoning - Post Mortem Scavaging Blue shark bites present
  1962.08.29 29-Aug-1962 Diving for abalone Struck shark with abalone bar to scare it away from abalone, but shark bit his shoulder PROVOKED INCIDENT Horn shar,k Heterodontus francisci, 1.2 m [4']
  1962.07.19 19-Jul-1962 Fishing for albacore 2 lacerations on left hand by hooked shark, PROVOKED INCIDENT Blue shark
  1962.06.11.b 11-Jun-1962 Escaping from Alacatraz 2 toes bitten off  
  1962.06.11.b 11-Jun-1962 Escaping from Alacatraz FATAL, but shark involvement uncomfirmed. Death may have been due to drowning.  
  1962.06.11.a 11-Jun-1962 Escaping from Alacatraz FATAL, but shark involvement uncomfirmed. Death may have been due to drowning.  
  1962.06.04 04-Jun-1962 Scuba diving, attempting to catch a captive shark Right forearm bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT Sevengill shark, 1.2 m [4']
  1962.05.12 12-May-1962 25-foot cabin cruiser Happy Jack sank in heavy seas Bodies of 5 of the 6 men on board were bitten by by sharks. Sharks may have contributed to the death of some of them.  
  1962.01.14.c 14-Jan-1962 Spearfishing / Scuba diving (at surface) Buttock bitten & major leg wound White shark, 4 m [13']
  1961.08.20 20-Aug-1961 Swimming Foot, leg & groin lacerated White shark, 4 m [13']
  1961.05.21 21-May-1961 Free diving for abalone No injury, wetsuit bitten White shark
  1961.02.00 Feb-1961   Considered a doubtful incident Shovel-nosed guitarfish
  1960.10.25 25-Oct-1960 Ejected from F3H-2 aircraft No injury, shark hit his foot & circled  
  1960.06.07 07-Jun-1960 Testing classified underwater electronic gear for Raytheon Corporation, vessel torn apart by explosion Legs & arms bitten, coroner unable to determine if injuries occurred before death.  
  1960.05.19 19-May-1960 Swimming Left leg bitten, surgically amputated below the knee White shark, 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5']
  1960.04.24 24-Apr-1960 Skindiving for abalone (but at surface) Foot & swim fin bitten White shark, 4.9 m [16']
  1959.11.10 10-Nov-1959 Swimming at surface through school of feeding 2.5' to 5 sharks Forearm bitten Blue shark, 1.5 m [5']
  1959.10.04 04-Oct-1959 Diving for abalone Ankle twisted, swim fin bitten White shark, 5 m [16.5'], identified by Dr. W. I. Follett on tooth marks
  1959.09.11 Between 10 and 12-Sep-1959 Pulling hooked salmon to boat No injury to occupant, shark struck stern of boat White shark, 3.5 m [11.5'], identified by W. I. Follett on tooth fragments
  1959.08.13 13-Aug-1959 Spearfishing with Joe Turner (24). Shark attracted to speared halibut on belt of one diver, tried to bite Ides speargun & he shot it in the mouth No injury, PROVOKED INCIDENT Hammerhead shark, 9'
  1959.08.05 05-Aug-1959 Wading No injury, no attack, the shark merely circled him. 10' shark
  1959.07.30 30-Jul-1959 Pulling anchor No injury to occupants, shark charged boat after being shot twice with pistol and speared PROVOKED INCIDENT White shark, 3 m to 5 m [10' to 15']
  1959.07.28 28-Jul-1959 Spearfishing (but on surface) 14 punctures on right thigh, swim trunks torn Hammerhead shark, 1.8 m [6'] S. zygena identified by C. Limbaugh on description
  1959.07.25.a 25-Jul-1959   No injury to occupant Hammerhead shark, 2.4 m [8']
  1959.07.23.b 23-Jul-1959 Fishing No injury to occupant, shark rammed boat Hammerhead shark, 3 m [10']
  1959.07.23.a 23-Jul-1959 Dragging stranded shark ashore Gietel grabbed the shark's tail, the shark lacerated his right ankle PROVOKED INCIDENT Blue shark, 1.8 m [6']
  1959.06.14.a 14-Jun-1959 Free diving for abalone FATAL, body not recovered Reported to involve a White shark, 6 m to 7m [20' to 23']
  1959.06.13 13-Jun-1959 Swimming Disappeared after diving in deep hole, body not recovered, presumed taken by a shark  
  1959.05.07 07-May-1959 Treading water FATAL, left arm bitten, right arm partly severed, deep lacerations of left shoulder & chest White shark, 3 m [10']; identifed by Dr. W.I. Follett on tooth marks
  1958.11.05 05-Nov-1958 Fishing No injury to occupant, shark chasing barracuda tied to the stern rammed skiff & slashed the motor White shark
  1958.10.12 12-Oct-1958 Swimming near jetty Left arm, hips & leg lacerated  
  1957.07.24 24-Jul-1957 Spearfishing on Scuba Diver jabbed shark with spear and it make a threat display. No injury PROVOKED INCIDENT Said to involve a 1 m white shark, but thought that it was more likely a blue shark
  1957.04.28 28-Apr-1957 Swimming FATAL, seen with arm in mouth of shark. Body not recovered. White shark
  1956.08.15.a 15-Aug-1956 Swimming near pier Lacerated thigh, hand & shoulder White shark, 2.7 m [9']
  1956.07.26 26-Jul-1956 Fishing Finger bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 8-lb shark
  1955.09.04 04-Sep-1955 Swimming near breakwater Dorsum of right foot lacerated  
  1955.09.03 03-Sep-1955   Minor injury  
  1955.08.30.a 30-Aug-1955 Surfing Surfer grabbed shark, which turned & bit him and 2 lifeguards PROVOKED INCIDENT 5' thresher or blue shark. The shark was killed following the incident
  1955.05.08 08-May-1955 Spearfishing Diver hit shark & right forearm slightly injured PROVOKED INCIDENT 2 m [6.75'] shark
  1955.02.10 10-Feb-1955 Scuba diving No injury, shark bumped diver's face Leopard shark, 3' Triakis semifasciata, identified by J.W. DeWitt (1955)
  1955.02.06 06-Feb-1955 Spearfishing Swimfin & 2 wool socks removed by shark, suit torn White shark, 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20]
  1954.09.21 21-Sep-1954 Swimming Minor bruises & abrasions on leg 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1954.06.29 29-Jun-1954 Grabbed shark & threw it on deck Right elbow & forearm lacerated PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1953.09.20.R Reported 20-Sep-1953 Scuba diving No injury  
  1953.07.16 16-Jul-1953 Fishing from market fishboat Sea Spray Arm bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1952.12.07 7-Dec-1952 Body surfing & treading water FATAL, leg lacerated White shark,4.6 m [15']
  1952.07.27.a 27-Jul-1952 Boat exploded FATAL & some of the survivors were bitten by sharks  
  1952.07.13 13-Jul-1952 Fishing Part of hand removed by shark he had caught PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1952.05.27 27-May-1952 Swimming on surface Foot & swimfin bitten White shark, 2 m to 4 m [6'9" to 13']
  1951.07.19.R Reported 19-Jul-1951   Severe laceration to foot  
  1950.10.08 28-Oct-1950 Body surfing / treading water Right leg lacerated White shark
  1949.07.16 16-Jul-1949 Fishing Right hand bitten by hooked shark being pulled onboard PROVOKED INCIDENT Bonita sharkk, 200-lb
  1947.07.27.R Reported 27-Jul-1947 Fishing PROVOKED INCIDENT a small shark
  1941.03.09 09-Mar-1941 Fishing Right hand bitten by boated shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Mako shark (aka bonito shark) 1.2 m [4']
  1939.08.01 01-Aug-1939 Fishing Harpooned shark bit his arm PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1938.08.18 18-Aug-1938 Fishing Lacerations to hand by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1938.07.17 17-Jul-1938 Fishing, removing gaff from shark's mouth Leg bitten by gaffed shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1935.07.27.b 27-Jul-1935 fishing boat exploded & sank Although listed as an uprovoked fatal attack by SAF, shark bite on his ankle was post-mortem following death by drowning  
  1935.07.27.a 27-Jul-1935 fishing boat exploded & sank Although listed as an uprovoked fatal attack by SAF, he was killed by the explosion. The shark bites were post-mortem  
  1935.04.08.R Reported 08-Apr-1935   Laceration to hand  
  1933.08.28.b 28-Aug-1933 Fishing, caught a 15' shark & took it onboard Severely lacerated arm PROVOKED INCIDENT Blue shark, 4.5 m [14'9"]
  1933.07.07.R Reported 07-Jul-1933   Survived Tiger shark
  1927.01.08.R Reported 08-Jan-1927 Swimming Lost hand  
  1926.07.08 08-Jul-1926 Swimming with dog near canning factory Leg & hand lacerated and dog bitten 1.5 m [5'] white shark or sevengill shark
  1924.07.04 04-Jul-1924 Fishing No injury, shark tore hole in the side of the boat  
  1908.09.05 05-Sep-1908 On fishing boat & trailing hand in the water Lacerations to fingers  
  1906.09.00 Sep-1906 Fishing PROVOKED INCIDENT No injury; shirt torn by gaffed shark Shortfin mako shark, 175-lb
  1899.08.23.R Reported 23-Aug-1899 Hunting sharks FATAL, Drowned or crushed when harpooned shark smashed their boat PROVOKED INCIDENT Basking shark
  1879.07.03 3-Jul-1879 Bathing No details  
  1851.00.00 1851 Hard hat diving 3 toes severed 18' shark
  ND.0083 No date, Before 1963 Free diving, collecting sand dollars Calf bitten Shovelnose guitarfish, adult male
  ND.0060 Before 19-Jun-1959   Leg injured White shark, 1,900-lb
  ND-0133 Before 1908 Fishing for basking sharks FATAL PROVOKED INCIDENTS Basking shark


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Connecticut 1964.07.15 15-Jul-1964 Yacht Gooney Bird foundered, 4 survivors on raft No injury, no attack; sharks ate their food tied to a line over the side of the raft  
  1960.08.24 24-Aug-1960 Free diving Superficial laceration of left arm  
  1933.08.26.R Reported 26-Aug-1933 Swimming Foot bitten  
  1900.07.00 Late Jul-1900   No injury to occupants. They shot shark, then it capsized their skiff. PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1890.08.09 9-Aug-1890 Treading for clams Severe lacerations to left arm.  
  1878.09.14.R Reported 14-Sep-1878 Fishing Leg bitten by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Delaware 2014.06.09.b 09-Jun-2014 Standing Abrasion to right hand, lacerations to left forearm Sandbar shark, 3' to 4'
  2007.08.20 20-Aug-2007 Fishing Forearm bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Sandtiger shark
  1980.07.23 23-Jul-1980 Standing No injury, shark bit her bathing suit 4' to 8' shark
  1966.08.00.b Mid Aug-1966 Spearfishing on Scuba No attack, no injury, shark took speared fish & approached diver closely  
  1960.08.04.a 04-Aug-1960 Fishing, Struck by another shark when removing shark from line Hand lacerated 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1911.07.16.R Reported 16-Jul-1911 Fishing Hooked shark bit his leg, knee to ankle PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1909.09.04.R Reported 04-Sep-1909 Seine netting Abrasion to leg from netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 5' shark


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Florida 2016.06.05.b 05-Jun-2016 Swimming Leg bitten  
  2016.05.29.a 29-May-2016 Swimming Injury to posterior right leg 5' shark
  2016.05.22 22-May-2016 Swimming Puncture wounds to thigh  
  2016.05.21 21-May-2016 Swimming Back, arm & hand injured  
  2016.05.18 18-May-2016 Swimming Ankle bitten Blacktip shark, 4'
  2016.05.15 15-May-2016 Teasing a shark Arm grabbed PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 2'
  2016.04.23 23-Apr-2016 Surfing Minor injury to left foot  
  2016.04.13 13-Apr-2016 Spearfishing Multiple bites to right arm Bull shark, 7'
  2016.04.07.b 07-Apr-2016 Fishing Left hand bitten 5' to 6' shark
  2016.04.07.a 07-Apr-2016 SUP Fell off board when spinner shark leapt from the water next to him. No injury to surfer  
  2016.03.28.b 28-Mar-2016   Minor injury to arm. Possibly caused by smalll nurse shark Shark involvement not confirmed
  2016.03.11 11-Mar-2016 Body surfing Lacerations to right foot and ankle  
  2016.03.04 04-Mar-2016   Superficial injury to foot  
  2015.12.23 07-Nov-2015 Surfing Lower left leg injured Shark involvement not confirmed
  2015.11.16 16-Nov-2015 Surfing Right heel injured  
  2015.11.15.b 15-Nov-2015 Swimming Leg injured  
  2015.11.15.a 15-Nov-2015 Surfing Lacerations to hand Spinner shark, 7'
  2015.11.01.b 01-Nov-2015 Wading Injury to right ankle/calf & hand 3' to 5' shark
  2015.10.21 21-Oct-2015 Surfing Lacerations to left hand 5' shark
  2015.10.19 19-Oct-2015 Surfing Left foot bitten Spinner shark, 5'
  2015.10.05.b 05-Oct-2015 Body boarding 2 lacerations to ankle  
  2015.10.04 04-Oct-2015 Surfing Severe lacerations to left hand Blacktip shark, 4' to 5'
  2015.09.29 29-Sep-2015 Surfing Laceration to heel, puncture wounds to dorsum of foot Blacktip shark, 5' to 6'
  2015.09.20.d 20-Sep-2015 Surfing Minor injury to left ankle juvenile shark
  2015.09.20.b 20-Sep-2015 Wading Significant injuries to leg 4' shark
  2015.09.20.a 20-Sep-2015 Photographing fish Injury to right hand / wrist  
  2015.09.18 18-Sep-2015 Swimming Lacerations to calf  
  2015.09.17 17-Sep-2015 Surfing Injury to right foot  
  2015.08.22.b 22-Aug-2015   Wound to right lower leg Shark involvement not confirmed
  2015.08.19 19-Aug-2015 Walking Lacerations to right leg 3' shark
  2015.07.26.b 26-Jul-2015 Surfing Minor injury to sole of foot Blacktip or spinner shark, 4'
  2015.06.26.c 26-Jun-2015 Swimming Minor lacerations to leg Shark involvement not confirmed
  2015.06.17 17-Jun-2015 Swimming Minor injury to calf  
  2015.06.07 07-Jun-2015 Playing Lacerations to right calf Bull shark, 5'
  2015.06.05 05-Jun-2015 Attempting to rescue a shark Puncture wound to finger small nurse shark
  2015.05.29.b 29-May-2015 Standing Left foot bitten  
  2015.05.29.a 29-May-2015 Wading Minor lacerations to dorsum of right foot  
  2015.05.24 24-May-2015 Swimming Puncture wounds to lower left leg and ankle, shallow lacerations to foot, deep laceration to Achilles tendon  
  2015.05.20 20-May2015 Surfing 2 puncture wounds to dorsum of left foot 5' shark
  2015.05.07 07-May-2015 Swimming Lacerations to lower left leg, ankle & foot  
  2015.04.26 26-Apr-2015 Wading Lacerations to left calf 3- to 4-foot shark
  2015.04.13 13-Apr-2015 Photographing the shark Lacerations to shoulder and left bicep Blue shark, 8 to 9 feet
  2015.04.03 03-Apr-2015 Spearfishing Injuries to head & torso Bull shark
  2015.01.19.b 19-Jan-2015 Fishing No injury but shark bit trolling motor & rammed boat White shark
  2015.01.08 08-Jan-2015 Swimming after falling overboard During his 16-hour swim to shore, he was circled by a shark but it did not injure him No shark involvement
  2015.01.01 01-Jan-2015   Leg bitten "A small shark"
  2014.11.16 16-Nov-2014 Surfing Laceration to left hand 2' shark
  2014.11.08 08-Nov-2014 Surfing Minor injuries to hand & arm  
  2014.10.12 12-Oct-2014 Body surfing or Boogie boarding Laceration to right hand/wrist  
  2014.10.07 07-Oct-2014 Fishing Thigh bitten  
  2014.10.05.b 05-Oct-2014 Surfing Foot bitten Blacktip shark
  2014.10.05.a 05-Oct-2014 Surfing Foot bitten Blacktip shark
  2014.09.21 21-Sep-2014 Surfing Minor injury to left foot  
  2014.09.02 02-Sep-2014 Fishing Bitten twice on the leg by a shark he was attempting to free from his line PROVOKED INCIDENT 3' to 4' shark
  2014.08.31 31-Aug-2014 Body surfing Injury to left calf Spinner shark
  2014.08.29.b 29-Aug-2014 Surfing Lacerations to shin Spinner shark or blacktip shark
  2014.08.29.a 29-Aug-2014   Shark involvement not confirmed Shark involvement not confirmed
  2014.08.25 Reported 25-Aug-2014 Fishing for sharks Lacerations to forearm from hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Bull shark, 4.5'
  2014.08.12 12-Aug-2014 Standing Puncture wounds and lacerations to left thigh and knee Bull shark, 8'
  2014.08.10 10-Aug-2014   Puncture wounds & lacerations to foot  
  2014.08.09 09-Aug-2014 Swimming Puncture wounds to right foot & ankle  
  2014.08.05 05-Aug-2014 Swimming Lacerations to foot  
  2014.08.02 02-Aug-2014 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2014.08.02 02-Aug-2014 Boogie boarding Laceration to ankle  
  2014.07.21 21-Jul-2014 Standing Lacerations to right knee  
  2014.07.14 14-Jul-2014 Swimming Puncture wounds to foot 4' shark
  2014.07.09 9-Jul-2014 Surfing Lacerations to foot  
  2014.06.01.c 01-Jun-2014 Swimming Laceration to right lower leg Bull shark
  2014.05.15 15-May-2014 Body boarding Calf bitten  
  2014.05.13 13-May2014 Wading Lacerations and puncture wounds to right foot  
  2014.05.10.R Reported 10-May-2014 Diving No injury. No attack. 12' white shark appeared curious, not aggressive & departed when prodded by spear No shark involvement
  2014.05.01 01-May-2014 Surfing Laceration to right hand and cuts on fingertips 3' shark
  2014.04.22 22-Apr-2014 Swimming Laceration & puncture wounds to right foot  
  2014.04.15 15-Apr-2014 Wading Minor lacerations to left foot  
  2014.04.04.b 04-Apr-2014 Surfing Minor puncture wounds to lower left leg  
  2014.04.04.a 04-Apr-2014 Surfing Lacerations to foot  
  2014.03.22.a 22-Mar-2014 Kite Surfing Lacerations to left forearm 4' to 5' shark
  2014.03.21 21-Mar-2014 Surfing Lacerations to toes and heel of right foot  
  2014.03.02 02-Mar-2014 Surfing Lacerations to toes Blacktip or spinner shark?
  2013.12.10 10-Dec-2013 Surfing Right foot bitten 4' to 6' shark
  2013.11.07.a 07-Nov-2013 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2013.10.19 19-Oct-2013 Wading Bitten on left calf & foot Nurse shark?
  2013.10.05 10-Oct-2013 Wading Lacerations to right forearm Small bull shark
  2013.09.29.b 29-Sep-2013 Surfing Lacerations to hand  
  2013.09.25 25-Sep-2013 Standing Laceration and puncture wounds to ankle  
  2013.09.21.b 21-Sep-2013 Swimming Lacerations to right foot  
  2013.09.21.a 21-Sep-2013 Surfing Lacerations to left foream  
  2013.09.14 14-Sep-2013 Swimming Lacerations to right foot Bull shark
  2013.09.12 12-Sep-2013 Surfing Heel bitten 3' shark
  2013.09.07.b 07-Sep-2013 Surfing Foot bitten when he accidentally jumped onto the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 3' shark
  2013.09.07.a 07-Sep-2013 Standing Minor injury, shin bitten 3' shark
  2013.09.02 02-Sep-2013 Swimming Shoulder bitten  
  2013.09.01.c 01-Sep-2013   Arm bitten by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark
  2013.09.01.a 01-Sep-2013 Casting a net Lacerations to left calf 4' shark
  2013.08.25.b 25-Aug-2013 Boogie boarding Minor injury to left lower leg & heel  
  2013.08.05 05-Aug-2013 Fishing Minor injury to foot & shin Bull shark, 6' to 8'
  2013.07.17.R Reported 17-Jul-2013 Swimming 4 cuts to posterior calf  
  2013.06.25.b 25-Jun-2013 Swimming Lacerations to left foot Possibly a Bull shark, 3'
  2013.06.15 15-Jun-2013 Surfing Lacerations to left ankle  
  2013.06.06.b 06-Jun-2013 Fishing for sharks Left hand bitten as he attempted to remove hook from shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 4'
  2013.05.27.a 27-May-2013 Swimming Right foot bitten  
  2013.05.04.a 04-May-2013 Surfing Lacerations to left foot and ankle a small shark
  2013.04.17 17-Apr-2013 Playing in the surf Lacerations to right foot 3' shark
  2013.04.13.b 13-Apr-2013 Surfing Minor lacerations to right hand Bull shark
  2013.04.04 04-Apr-2013 Swimming Lacerations to hand  
  2013.02.10 10-Feb-2013 Surfing Lacerations to right hand Blacktip shark, 4' to 5'
  2012.12.31 31-Dec-2012 Swimming Lower leg or ankle bitten  
  2012.11.19 19-Nov-2012 Surfing Minor lacerations to left foot & heel 2' to 3' shark
  2012.10.19 19-Oct-2012   Left calf bitten  
  2012.10.18.b 18-Oct-2012 Surfing Minor bite to ankle  
  2012.10.16 16-Oct-2012   Laceration to toe Shark involvement not confirmed
  2012.09.25 25-Sep-2012 Surfing Lacerations to left forearm 5' shark
  2012.09.24 24-Sep-2012 Surfing Left foot bitten 4' shark
  2012.09.16 16-Sep-2012 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2012.09.08.b 08-Sep-2012 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  2012.09.08.a 08-Sep-2012 Swimming Lacerations to right calf  
  2012.09.06.b 06-Sep-2012 Surfing Right calf bitten  
  2012.09.06.a 06-Sep-2012 Surfing Lacerations to foot  
  2012.09.04 04-Sep-2012 Surfing Puncture wounds to hand  
  2012.09.02.b 02-Sep-2012 Boogie boarding Puncture wounds to calf and hand 3.5' to 4' shark
  2012.09.02.a 02-Sep-2012 Swimming or boogie boarding Puncture wound to left ankle 3.5' to 4' shark
  2012.08.09 08-Aug-2012 Free diving Lacerations to little finger of left hand Lemon shark, 4' to 5'
  2012.06.26.c 26-Jun-2012 Swimming Thigh bitten possibly a bull shark
  2012.06.26.b 26-Jun-2012 Surfing Nip to left foot  
  2012.06.22.a 22-Jun-2012 Swimming Minor injury  
  2012.06.15 15-Jun-2012 Fishing Superficial injury to calf by hooked shark PROVOKED ACCIDENT Nurse shark
  2012.06.02.b 02-Jun-2012 Surfing Laceration to thigh  
  2012.05.23 23-May-2012 Surfing Lacerations to foot 4' to 5' shark
  2012.05.09 09-May-2012 Swimming Upper left thigh bitten  
  2012.04.19.b 19-Apr-2012 Surfing Lacerations to hand 5' shark
  2012.03.24 24-Mar-2012 Surfing Minor lacerations to foot  
  2012.03.15 15-Mar-2012 Surfing Left forearm bitten Possibly a 5' to 6' bull shark
  2012.03.14.b 14-Mar-2012 Surfing Bitten on ankle 4' to 5' shark
  2012.03.14.a 14-Mar-2012 Surfing Bitten on calf 4' to 5' shark
  2012.03.04 04-Mar-2012 Kite Surfing Lacerations to left calf 4' shark
  2012.02.26 26-Feb-2012 Kite Surfing Laceration to right foot when he struck a shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Spinner shark
  2011.12.31 31-Dec-2011   Hand injured  
  2011.12.23 23-Dec-2011 Surfing Laceration to ankle  
  2011.10.11 11-Oct-2011 Surfing Foot bitten 3' shark
  2011.10.02 02-Oct-2011 Wade fishing Minor injury to thigh  
  2011.09.24.b 24-Sep-2011 Spearfishing Laceration to left thigh Bull shark, 6'
  2011.09.16 16-Sep-2011 Surfing Lacerations to arm 4' to 6' shark
  2011.09.02 02-Sep-2011 Surfing Lacerations to ankle & foot 6' shark, possibly a blactip or spinner shark
  2011.08.31 31-Aug-2011 Surfing Lacerations to lower leg 6' shark
  2011.06.21 21-Jun-2011 Jet skiing Lacerations to foot and ankle  
  2011.06.12 12-Jun-2011 Scuba diving Lacerations to right calf Blacktip shark, 4'
  2011.06.06.a 06-Jun-2011 Wading Puncture wound to calf 3' to 4' shark
  2011.05.13.b 13-May-2011 Body surfing Lacerations to left foot & ankle  
  2011.05.13.a 13-May-2011 Surfing Minor injury; puncture wounds to calf  
  2011.05.10 10-May-2011 Fishing Laceration to arm by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Sandbar shark ,8'
  2011.04.26 26-Apr-2011 Spearfishing Calf bitten Bull shark, 12'
  2011.04.22 22-Apr-2011 Surfing Minor puncture wounds 1' to 2' shark
  2010.09.07 07-Sep-2010 Swimming Lacerations to left wrist 3' shark
  2010.09.04 04-Sep-2010 Surfing No injury, shark charged surfboard  
  2010.09.03.b 03-Sep-2010 Surfing Lacerations to right hand  
  2010.09.03.a 03-Sep-2010 Surfing Left thigh bitten  
  2010.08.18 18-Aug-2010 Boogie Boarding Minor injuries to foot  
  2010.08.05 05-Aug-2010 Swimming Minor abrasions to legs when she was lifted on the back of a large marine animal Shark involvement not confirmed
  2010.08.02.a 02-Aug-2010 Standing Lacerations to forearm 3' to 4' shark
  2010.07.23 23-Jul-2010 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2010.07.17.a 17-Jul-2010 Surfing Minor lacerations to right foot A small spinner shark
  2010.07.11 11-Jul-2010 Fishing Small laceration to forearm from netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, juvenile
  2010.06.10 10-Jun-2010 Boogie Boarding Lacerations to left calf and foot 4' shark
  2010.06.00 Jun-2010 Surfing Lacerations to left foot  
  2010.05.30 30-May-2010 Fishing Laceration to left calf by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 4'
  2010.05.01 01-May-2010 Wading Minor puncture wounds to right ankle 4' shark
  2010.04.28 28-Apr-2010 Measuring sharks Arm bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 6'
  2010.02.06.a 06-Feb-2010 Surf fishing / wading Leg bitten while trying to free a hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Spinner shark, 6'
  2010.02.03 03-Feb-2010 Kite Boarding FATAL  
  2010.01.06 06-Jan-2010 Spearfishing Lacerations to arm  
  2009.11.24 24-Nov-2009 Wading Left foot bitten 6' shark
  2009.11.16.a 16-Nov-2009 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2009.11.13 13-Nov-2009 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2009.11.11 11-Nov-2009 Surfing Foot bitten 4' shark
  2009.09.26 26-Sep-2009 Swimming Laceration to right foot Bull shark, 8'
  2009.08.10 10-Aug-2009 Swimming Puncture marks on left foot  
  2009.07.22.a 22-Jul-2009 Swimming Laceration to lower right leg  
  2009.07.05 05-Jul-2009 Boogie Boarding Right ankle bitten  
  2009.07.04 04-Jul-2009 Swimming Thigh injured by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 6'
  2009.06.16 16-Jun-2009 Crawling 2-inch laceration to upper left arm Shark involvement probable, but not confirmed
  2009.05.25 25-May-2009 Swimming Right foot bitten 5' to 8' shark
  2009.05.17 17-May-2009 Surfing Lacerations to left leg & foot blacktip or spinner shark
  2009.05.16.b 16-May-2009 Surfing Lacerations to right foot blacktip or spinner shark
  2009.05.16.a 16-May-2009 Surfing Lacerations to right hand blacktip or spinner shark
  2009.04.28 28-Apr-2009   Multiple lacerations to right foot & ankle  
  2009.04.21 21-Apr-2009 Surfing 3 puncture wounds to posterior right ankle  
  2009.04.19 19-Apr-2009 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2009.04.17. 17-Apr-2009 Surfing Laceration to forearm 2' to 3' shark
  2009.04.03 03-Apr-2009 Wading Lacerations to right foot and ankle  
  2009.03.18.a 18-Mar-2009 Surfing Minor bite to ankle 3' to 4' shark
  2008.10.08 08-Oct-2008 Fishing Lacerations  
  2008.09.28.b 28-Sep-2008 Surfing Small puncture wounds to the heel of left foot  
  2008.09.28.a 28-Sep-2008 Surfing Right foot bitten +3' shark
  2008.09.14 14-Sep-2008 Swimming Lacerations to foot 2' to 3' juvenile shark
  2008.09.06.b 06-Sep-2008 Surfing Minor injury to foot  
  2008.09.06.a 06-Sep-2008 Surfing Minor injury to foot  
  2008.09.01 01-Sep-2008 Surfing Shark bumped right ankle 4' shark
  2008.09.00 Sep-2008 Surfing Right hand bitten  
  2008.08.28 28-Aug-2008 Surfing Superfical cut to left ankle  
  2008.08.27 27-Aug-2008 Surfing Lacerations to lower left leg 6' shark
  2008.08.24 24-Aug-2008 Swimming, towing surfboard Minor injury to left foot  
  2008.08.20 20-Aug-2008 Swimming 3 lacerations to forearm  
  2008.08.12 12-Aug-2008 Wading Puncture wounds & 3-inch laceration to right calf  
  2008.07.25.b 25-Jul-2008 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  2008.07.23 23-Jul-2008 Surfing Foot bitten after he stepped on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2008.07.19 19-Jul-2008 Wading Lacerations to lower left leg 4' shark
  2008.06.26.b 26-Jun-2008 Surfing Minor laceration to foot  
  2008.06.20 20-Jun-2008 Wading Lacerations to lower right calf  
  2008.06.07 07-Jun-2008 Body surfing Lacerations & abrasions to right hand  
  2008.05.07.a 07-May-2008 Wading 2 inch laceration to left lower calf.  
  2008.04.28.a 28-Apr-2008 Surfing 3-inch laceration to dorsal surface of left foot 4' shark
  2008.04.27 27-Apr-2008 Surfing Calf bitten  
  2008.04.26.a 26-Apr-2008 Surfing Puncture wounds to right foot PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2008.04.20.b 20-Apr-2008 Surfing Cuts & punctures to right foot  
  2008.04.15 15-Apr-2008 Surfing Puncture wounds to right foot 1.5' to 2' shark
  2008.04.08.R Reported 08-Apr-2008 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2008.04.03 03-Apr-2008 Walking out of the water after surfing Right foot & ankle bitten  
  2008.03.28.b 28-Mar-2008 Surfing Foot bitten 4' to 5' shark
  2008.03.28.a 28-Mar-2008 Boogie Boarding Right foot bitten a small shark
  2008.03.25 25-Mar-2008 Wading Shin bitten 6' shark
  2008.03.23 23-Mar-2008 Walking out of the water after surfing Three small lacerations/ punctures to right foot 2.5' shark
  2008.03.21 21-Mar-2008 Wading Two 3-inch lacerations to right ankle  
  2008.03.15 15-Mar-2008 Jet skiing Minor injury Shark involvement not confirmed
  2008.02.15 15-Feb-2008 Surfing Lacerations to foot  
  2008.02.06 06-Feb-2008 Surf-skiing Lacerations to foot 3' shark
  2008.01.10 10-Jan-2008 Surfing Left foot bitten a small shark
  2008.00.00.b Fall 2008 Fishing for snapper Minor injury to hand by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 10'
  2007.11.06 06-Nov-2007 Surfing Cut to right knee 4' to 5' shark
  2007.11.04 04-Nov-2007 Surfing Lacerations to right leg 5' shark
  2007.10.06 06-Oct-2007 Surfing Severe lacerations to right hand Blacktip shark, 5'
  2007.09.22.b 22-Sep-2007 Scuba diving Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed  
  2007.09.22.a 22-Sep-2007 Surfing Laceration to foot 4' shark
  2007.09.20 20-Sep-2007 Surfing Small lacerations to bottom of right big toe 3' shark
  2007.09.16.b 16-Sep-2007 Wading? Laceration to right heel  
  2007.09.16.a 16-Sep-2007 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten 9.5' shark?
  2007.09.13 13-Sep-2007 Snorkeling Minor injury, shark latched onto his abdomen Nurse shark, 2' to 3'
  2007.09.08 08-Sep-2007 Wading Puncture wounds & 2-inch laceration to calf  
  2007.09.05 05-Sep-2007 Wading Laceration to right big toe  
  2007.09.03.b 03-Sep-2007 Jumping Tiny punctures to arm 18" to 24" shark
  2007.09.03.a 03-Sep-2007 Swimming 3" laceration to left forearm Possibly a spinner shark
  2007.08.26 26-Aug-2007 Surfing Left hand bitten 3' shark
  2007.08.25 25-Aug-2007 Surfing 6 lacerations to left hand 3' shark
  2007.08.19.c 19-Aug-2007 Swimming Torso bitten  
  2007.08.19.b 19-Aug-2007 Surfing Foot bitten 4' to 5' shark
  2007.08.15 15-Aug-2007 Floating near boat & observing bioluminesce Puncture wounds to torso Possibly a 6' bull shark
  2007.08.12 12-Aug-2007 Swimming Minor injury, small lacerations to right foot  
  2007.08.11 11-Aug-2007 Walking out of the water after surfing Minor injury, lacerations to left ankle & foot  
  2007.08.07 07-Aug-2007 Jumped into the water Lacerations to arm Possibly a 10' bull shark
  2007.07.29 29-Jul-2007 Surfing Minor injury to shoulder  
  2007.07.05 05-Jul-2007 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  2007.06.30.b 30-Jun-2007 Removing hook from shark Lacerations to right hand by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 6' female
  2007.06.25 25-Jun-2007 Surfing 6 to 8 puncture wounds to right hand 4' shark
  2007.06.17 17-Jun-2007 Surfing Superficial injuries to upper leg may have been caused by surfboard fin Shark involvement not confirmed
  2007.06.12 12-Jun-2007 Swimming Right foot bitten 3' to 4' shark
  2007.05.10 10-May-2007 Surfing Knee bitten 4' to 5' shark
  2007.05.07.a 07-May-2007 Swimming Circular bite on left thigh 6' to 8' shark
  2007.04.22 22-Apr-2007 Body boarding Left foot bitten blacktip or spinner shark
  2007.04.20 20-Apr-2007 Surfing Lacerations to left index finger & thumb 3' to 4' shark
  2007.04.13.R Reported 13-Apr-2007 Fishing No injury to occupants, shark holed the transom-mounted livewell Bull shark, 10'
  2007.04.01 01-Apr-2007 Playing on a sandbar Lacerations & puncture wounds to right calf  
  2007.03.31.b 31-Mar-2007 Surfing Lacerations to right ankle 3' shark
  2007.03.31.a 31-Mar-2007   Minor cuts to right buttock & thigh  
  2007.03.21 21-Mar-2007 Surfing Punctures & lacerations to right calf & calf 4' to 5' shark
  2007.03.14.R Reported 14-Mar-2007 Shark fishing Right hand bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 5' shark
  2007.03.11 11-Mar-2007 Surfing Lacerations to right forearm & hand  
  2007.01.25.a 25-Jan-2007 Shrimping A large shark rammed boat, breaking prop shaft. No injury to occupants but boat sank several hours later 14' shark
  2006.10.16 16-Oct-2006 Fishing Lower right leg and foot bitten  
  2006.10.10 10-Oct-2006 Surfing Left ankle bitten  
  2006.10.05 05-Oct-2006 Playing soccer in the water Lacerations to foot 3' to 3.5' shark
  2006.09.29 29-Sep-2006 Surfing Big toe bitten  
  2006.09.18.R Reported 18-Sep-2006 Diving / Kissing the shark Lacerations to upper lip PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark
  2006.09.14 14-Sep-2006 Swimming Minor injury to left hand Spinner shark
  2006.09.11 11-Sep-2006 Surfing Left torso grazed 5' shark
  2006.09.03.a 03-Sep-2006 Standing Puncture wounds and cuts to right thigh 3' shark
  2006.09.02 02-Sep-2006 Swimming Arm bitten  
  2006.07.29.a 29-Jul-2006 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2006.07.25 25-Jul-2006 Surfing Minor lacerations to right foot  
  2006.07.09.b 09-Jul-2006 Wading Dorsum of left foot bitten  
  2006.07.09.a 09-Jul-2006. Walking Lower leg & ankle bitten  
  2006.07.08.a 08-Jul-2006 Swimming Right calf bitten  
  2006.06.30.b July 2006 Spearfishing Lacerations & puncture wound to arm 1.8 m blacktip "reef" shark
  2006.06.30.a July 2006 Spearfishing Minor injuries 1.8 m blacktip "reef" shark
  2006.06.27 27-Jun-2006 Body boarding Right calf bitten  
  2006.06.26 26-Jun-2006 Fishing Non-swimmer pulled off pier& into the water by a hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2006.06.20 20-Jun-2006 Surfing 2-inch puncture wounds on right foot Possibly a 1' to 3' blacktip or spinner shark
  2006.06.15 15-Jun-2006 Surfing Four 1-inch puncture wounds on left foot 2' to 3' shark
  2006.05.10 05-May-2006   Small lacerations to arm  
  2006.05.04 04-May-2006 Swimming 2 lacerations on lower right leg  
  2006.04.23.R Reported 23-Apr-2006   Shark bites post mortem  
  2006.04.21 21-Apr-2006 Surfing Feet bitten  
  2006.04.19 19-Apr-2006 Standing 3 tiny punctures & small lacerations on right ankle  
  2006.04.13 13-Apr-2006 Fishing 3 to 4 cm laceration on foot from hooked shark brought on board PROVOKED INCIDENT Bull shark, 4' to bull shark
  2006.04.03 03-Apr-2006 Wading Minor injury to right hand & thigh  
  2006.01.04 04-Jan-2006 Surfing 3 puncture wounds in right wrist & hand 4' shark
  2005.11.29.R Reported 29-Nov-2005 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2005.11.27 27-Nov-2005 Surfing Right thumb & palm lacerated 4' shark
  2005.11.21 21-Nov-2005 Surfing Left foot bitten 4' shark
  2005.11.20 20-Nov-2005 Surfing Lacerations to right thigh  
  2005.11.12 12-Nov-2005 Surfing Puncture wounds to right foot 6' shark
  2005.10.29 29-Oct-2005 Wading Puncture wounds to foot 2' to 3' shark
  2005.10.15 15-Oct-2005 Wading Minor cuts to dorsum & sole of left foot when he stepped on shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2005.10.06 06-Oct-2005 Treading water/ Surfing Five 1-inch lacerations to left foot  
  2005.09.22 22-Sep-2005 Surfing Lacerations to dorsum of left foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  2005.09.02.b 02-Sep-2005 Standing / Surfing Right foot bitten  
  2005.07.27 27-Jul-2005 Wading Laceration on the back of left hand & toothmarks on wrist  
  2005.07.23 23-Jul-2005 Surfing Right foot: Toes and back of foot, minor injury  
  2005.07.22 22-Jul-2005 Surfing Straight 2.5" laceration on top of left ankle Shark involvement not confirmed
  2005.07.01 1-Jul-2005 Standing Ankle bitten  
  2005.06.27 27-Jun-2005 Fishing Leg severely bitten, surgically amputated Bull shark
  2005.06.25 25-Jun-2005 Swimming with boogie board FATAL, leg bitten 1.8 m [6'] bull shark
  2005.06.16 16-Jun-2005 Swimming Foot bitten Unknown, but it was reported that a shark tooth was recovered from the wound
  2005.05.28 28-May-2005 Swimming Left foot bitten "small shark"
  2005.05.27 27-May-2005 Crouching in 2' of water Right arm & torso bitten 18" to 36" shark
  2005.04.13 13-Apr-2005 Wading Right lower leg bitten 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
  2005.04.09 09-Apr-2005 Surfing Foot injured Shark involvement not confirmed
  2005.04.06 06-Apr-2005   Left calf injured small hammerhead shark
  2005.02.22 22-Feb-2005 Spearfishing Speared shark bit his chest PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 3'
  2005.02.13 13-Feb-2005 Spearfishing Hand bitten 1.8 m [6'] Caribbean reef shark
  2004.08.29 29-Aug-2004 Walking Heel bitten  
  2004.08.06 06-Aug-2004 Swimming Back, buttocks, left hand & left side of face bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  2004.07.31 31-Jul-2004 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  2004.06.14 14-Jun-2004 In water with diving seabirds Foot bitten  
  2004.06.10.a 10-Jun-2004 Swimming Right wrist & left arm lacerated 1.2 m [4'] shark
  2004.05.23.a 23-May-2004 Boogie-boarding / swimming Calf & foot lacerated  
  2004.05.22.c 22-May-2004 Swimming Single puncture wound on the foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  2004.05.22.b 22-May-2004   Foot bitten  
  2004.03.31.b 31-Mar-2004   Right foot bitten  
  2004.03.31.a 31-Mar-2004 Surfing 15 puncture wounds on foot 1.2 m [4'] bull shark
  2004.03.28 28-Mar-2004 Surfing Heel bitten bull shark
  2004.03.27.a 27-Mar-2004 Swimming Minor lacerations & abrasions on forearm  
  2003.12.26 26-Dec-2003 Swimming Knee lacerated Questionable Incident
  2003.12.13.b 13-Dec-2003 Swimming Foot bitten  
  2003.11.22 22-Nov-2003 Surfing Severe abrasion to left lateral calf 4' shark
  2003.11.12.a 12-Nov-2003 Surfing Lacerations to hand  
  2003.10.31.c 31-Oct-2003 Surfing Left foot (sole) bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  2003.10.27 27-Oct-2003 Surfing Laceration on right ankle & heel  
  2003.10.14 14-Oct-2003 Surfing Foot bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  2003.10.06 06-Oct-2003 Swimming to shore from boat or kayak Fatal, drowning or scavenging. Two hours later his body, with bite marks, washed ashore.  
  2003.10.05.e 05-Oct-2003 Surfing Minor puncture wounds in hand  
  2003.10.05.d 05-Oct-2003 Surfing 5 to 6 lacerations on right foot & ankle  
  2003.10.05.c 05-Oct-2003 Surfing Left ankle bitten when he stepped on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2003.10.05.b 05-Oct-2003 Sitting on surfboard Left foot bitten  
  2003.09.28 28-Sep-2003 Surfing Arm lacerated  
  2003.09.21 21-Sep-2003 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2003.09.19 19-Sep-2003 Surfing Left heel lacerated  
  2003.09.17 17-Sep-2003 Surfing 3 puncture wounds on left foot  
  2003.09.14.c 14-Sep-2003 Surfing Left foot: lacerations on heel and sole 3' shark
  2003.09.14.a 14-Sep-2003 Swimming Puncture wounds on inner thigh Shark involvement doubtful
  2003.09.13.b 13-Sep-2003 Body boarding Left calf avulsion 6' shark
  2003.09.00 Sep-2003 Wade-fishing 2 lacerations on each side of Achilles tendon  
  2003.07.20 20-Jul-2003 Surfing Laceration to little finger of right hand  
  2003.07.15 15-Jul-2003 Wading Heel & sole of left foot  
  2003.07.05.b 05-Jul-2003 Walking, carrying surfboard & stepped on shark 3 puncture wounds on right lateral ankle PROVOKED INCIDENT 2' shark
  2003.07.05.a 05-Jul-2003 Surfing Left foot bitten 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark
  2003.07.00.c Jul-2003 Spearfishing Laceration to toe 8' great hammerhead shark
  2003.06.30 30-Jun-2003 Surfing Right foot & toes lacerated Unidentified species
  2003.06.26 26-Jun-2003 Surfing Ankle lacerated 106 cm [3.5'] shark
  2003.06.24.b 24-Jun-2003 Standing 2 lacerations to the thigh small brown shark
  2003.06.08 08-Jun-2003 Surfing 6 puncture wounds to left ankle  
  2003.05.25 25-May-2003 Surfing Left foot lacerated  
  2003.05.14 14-May-2003 Wading Left foot bitten 3' to 5' shark
  2003.05.07 07-May-2003 Surfing Multiple bites to foot after jumping off surfboard onto shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 4' to 5' shark
  2003.05.03 03-May-2003 Walking Laceration to right lower leg  
  2003.04.21.b 21-Apr-2003 Surfing Right leg bitten Unidentified species
  2003.04.21.a 21-Apr-2003 Surfing Survived Unidentified species
  2003.04.20.c 20-Apr-2003 Surfing Left foot bitten Unidentified species
  2003.04.20.b 20-Apr-2003 Surfing Small lacerations to foot 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark
  2003.04.20.a 20-Apr-2003 Surfing Left ankle bitten or right foot Unidentified species
  2003.04.19 19-Apr-2003 Jumping Left foot bitten A small shark
  2003.04.18 18-Apr-2003 Surfing 2 lacerations on left thigh Unidentified species
  2003.04.15 15-Apr-2003 Swimming (using a float) Left calf lacerated 15 cm to 20 cm [6" to 8"] bite diameter just below left knee
  2003.04.09 09-Apr-2003 Surfing Arm lacerated  
  2003.04.04 04-Apr-2003 Surfing Left hand and wrist bitten 4' to 5' shark
  2003.03.10 10-Mar-2003 Petting captive sharks Hand nipped PROVOKED INCIDENT 60 cm [2'] captive shark
  2003.02.15.a 15-Feb-2003 Swimming Left hand bitten Species unidentified
  2002.11.11 11-Nov-2002 Surfing 1.5-inch laceration 6' shark
  2002.11.02 02-Nov-2002 Boogie boarding Puncture wounds on right foot 3' to 4' shark
  2002.10.11 11-Oct-2002 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2002.10.05.b 05-Oct-2002 Surfing Abrasions on right hand & deep laceration on middle finger Blacktip or spinner shark
  2002.10.05.a 05-Oct-2002 Surfing Heel & back of right knee lacerated 3.5' to 4.5' shark
  2002.10.03 03-Oct-2002 Surfing Left hand lacerated and abraded 3.5' to 4' shark
  2002.09.30 30-Sep-2002 Surfing Right hand severely lacerated 4' to 5' shark
  2002.09.29 29-Sep-2002 Surfing Left hand bitten  
  2002.09.27.b 27-Sep-2002 Fishing Left thumb lacerated PROVOKED INCIDENT 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
  2002.09.09 09-Sep-2002 Boogie boarding Bitten above & below right knee 4' to 6' shark
  2002.09.05 05-Sep-2002 Wading, when he stepped on the shark 2 small puncture wounds on left foot PROVOKED INCIDENT 1' to 2' hammerhead or bonnethed shark
  2002.08.14 14-Aug-2002 Surfing Big toe bitten 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark
  2002.08.11 11-Aug-2002 Surfing Lacerations on heel & dorsum of right foot Nurse shark, 1.5 m [5']
  2002.08.07 07-Aug-2002 Standing Ankle & leg lacerated  
  2002.07.10 10-Jul-2002 Surfing 2 small lacerations on left lower leg when he jumped off board and landed on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2002.06.20.a 20-Jun-2002 Swimming Small lacerations on right lower leg  
  2002.06.11.a 10-Jun-2002 Surfing Right hand lacerated 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark; Tooth fragment recovered from hand
  2002.06.09.b 09-Jun-2002 Surfing 6-inch gash on right foot  
  2002.06.09.a 09-Jun-2002 Swimming Right calf lacerated  
  2002.05.31.a 31-May-2002 Floating on a raft Lacerated foot 1 m shark
  2002.05.22.b 22-May-2002 Fishing, removing the shark from his line Leg bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 3' blacktip shark
  2002.05.22.a 22-May-2002 Playing in the surf with his 2 dogs 2-inch wound on dorsum of right foot, 1-inch wound on sole  
  2002.05.13 13-May-2002 Fishing Laceration to arm. 2.1 m to 2.4 m [7' to 8'] shark
  2002.04.20 20-Apr-2002 Surfing, but standing in water alongside board Left foot bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  2002.04.18 18-Apr-2002 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2002.04.02 02-Apr-2002 Wading Two half-inch lacerations on right heel and one near small toe 3' shark
  2002.04.01 01-Apr-2002 Swimming / Wading Upper left arm bitten 0.9 m [3'] shark
  2002.03.25.a 25-Mar-2002 Wading Foot bitten  
  2002.03.19 19-Mar-2002 Swimming / boogie boarding Punctures on left foot and foot 4' shark
  2002.03.15.b 15-Mar-2002 Snorkeling Arm bitten Nurse shark, 1m
  2002.03.15.a 15-Mar-2002 Surfing Several puncture wounds on lower right leg Spinner shark, 3' to 4'
  2001.09.24 24-Sep-2001 Surfing, fell off surfboard & stepped on the shark. PROVOKED INCIDENT Several small lacerations on left foot 4' shark
  2001.09.18 18-Sep-2001 Surfing 1" to 2" cuts on right ankle & foot  
  2001.09.16 16-Sep-2001 Wreck / Technical diving FATAL or drowning & scavenging Questionable incident - shark bite may have precipitated drowning
  2001.09.15.b 15-Sep-2001 Boogie boarding 2 lacerations on lower back, punctures on buttock 2' to 3.5' shark
  2001.09.08 08-Sep-2001 Fishing Fingers & leg lacerated by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2001.09.07.b 07-Sep-2001 Walking in shallows Minor injury to left leg  
  2001.09.02 02-Sep-2001 Wading Right calf lacerated 1.5 m [5'] shark
  2001.08.29 29-Aug-2001 Standing Punctures & lacerations on elbow & forearm  
  2001.08.27 27-Aug-2001 Wading Heel lacerated  
  2001.08.26 26-Aug-2001 Boogie Boarding Thigh & foot bitten  
  2001.08.25 25-Aug-2001 Boogie Boarding Upper left thigh & right foot bitten  
  2001.08.22 22-Aug-2001 Surfing Foot lacerated a small shark
  2001.08.21 21-Aug-2001 Surfing Thigh lacerated  
  2001.08.19.c 19-Aug-2001 Surfing Cuts on right foot  
  2001.08.19.b 19-Aug-2001 Surfing Lacerations to lower leg  
  2001.08.19.a 19-Aug-2001 Surfing Left foot lacerated  
  2001.08.18.c 18-Aug-2001 Surfing Cuts on right foot Possibly a blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.08.18.b 18-Aug-2001 Surfing Back of left hand gashed 3' shark, possibly a blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.08.18.a 18-Aug-2001 Surfing Left ankle bitten Blacktip shark, 5' to 6'
  2001.07.25 25-Jul-2001   Minor injury  
  2001.07.24 24-Jul-2001   2 bites behind knee Nurse shark
  2001.07.15.b 15-Jul-2001 Surfing Left foot & heel lacerated  
  2001.07.15.a 15-Jul-2001 Boogie boarding Foot lacerated 0.9 m [3'] shark
  2001.07.06.a 06-Jul-2001 Swimming Arm severed, surgically reattached Bull shark, 2.3 m [7.5']
  2001.05.03 03-May-2001 Surfing Foot lacerated 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  2001.04.28 28-Apr-2001 Boogie boarding 4 small lacerations on lower right leg  
  2001.04.13.b 13-Apr-2001 Surfing Foot & ankle lacerated  
  2001.04.13.a 13-Apr-2001 Surfing Right foot & ankle lacerated Possibly a juvenile blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.04.12.e 12-Apr-2001   Right ankle & lower leg lacerated  
  2001.04.12.d 12-Apr-2001 Surfing Foot & ankle lacerated  
  2001.04.12.c 12-Apr-2001 Surfing Small cuts on big & pinky toes of left foot Possibly a juvenile blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.04.12.b 12-Apr-2001 Body boarding Foot & ankle lacerated Possibly a juvenile blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.04.12.a 12-Apr-2001 Surfing Foot lacerated Possibly a 1.5 m [5'] blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.04.11.d 11-Apr-2001 Surfing Minor cuts on right heel & foot Possibly a juvenile blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.04.11.c 11-Apr-2001 Surfing Lacerations to top & bottom of left foot  
  2001.04.10 10-Apr-2001 Surfing Foot lacerated Possibly a juvenile blacktip or spinner shark
  2001.04.05 05-Apr-2001 Standing alongside surfboard Minor lacerations to dorsum of left foot "small shark"
  2001.03.09 09-Mar-2001 Surfing Fingers & hand lacerated Spinner shark, 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5']
  2000.11.18 17-Nov-2000 Swimming Right calf lacerated 1.2 m to 1.8 m [4' to 6'] shark
  2000.11.10 10-Nov-2000 Walking No injury Bull shark, 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6']
  2000.10.20 20-Oct-2000 Surfing Leg lacerated  
  2000.10.14 14-Oct-2000 Swimming Right hand lacerated  
  2000.10.09 09-Oct-2000 Surfing Foot lacerated 2.1 to 2.4 m [7' to 8'] shark
  2000.10.06.b 06-Oct-2000 Surfing Fingers lacerated Blacktip shark, 2'
  2000.10.06.a 06-Oct-2000 Body surfing Right foot & heel lacerated  
  2000.09.15 15-Sep-2000 Standing / surfing Right lower leg & ankle lacerated  
  2000.09.12 12-Sep-2000 Surfing Puncture wounds on knee  
  2000.09.11 11-Sep-2000 Swimming / Body surfing Finger lacerated 60 cm to 90 cm [2' to 3'] shark
  2000.09.10.b 10-Sep-2000 Swimming Minor injury to arm and hand  
  2000.09.08.b 08-Sep-2000 Wading Left foot lacerated 1.5 m [5'] shark
  2000.08.31 31-Aug-2000 Swimming Punctures & lacerations on right foot A 2' shark was seen in the area by witnesses
  2000.08.30 30-Aug-2000 Jumped into the water FATAL Thought to involve a 2.7 m [9'], 400-lb bull shark
  2000.08.13 13-Aug-2000 Surfing / Wading Minor lacerations to the dorsum of the right foot juvenile shark
  2000.08.12 12-Aug-2000 Standing Severely bitten on lower leg Blacktip shark, 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10']
  2000.08.10 10-Aug-2000 Attempting to illegally enter the USA Shark involvement probably post-mortem  
  2000.07.25 25-Jul-2000   Minor laceration on left leg  
  2000.07.22 22-Jul-2000 Snorkeling Leg pinched Nurse shark, 1.5 m [5']
  2000.07.10 10-Jul-2000 Wading Minor laceration & 3 punctures to right foot  
  2000.07.09 09-Jul-2000 Swimming Knee & calf lacerated  
  2000.07.04.b 04-Jul-2000 Wading Left inner thigh  
  2000.07.04.a 04-Jul-2000 Spearfishing, holding mesh bag with speared fish Lower right calf lacerated Nurse shark, 1.2 m [4']
  2000.07.02.b 02-Jul-2000 Wading Left calf & hand lacerated 0.9 m [3'] shark
  2000.07.02.a 02-Jul-2000 Standing Left thigh lacerated 0.9 m [3'] shark, probably a blacktip or spinner shark
  2000.06.19 19-Jun-2000 Standing Right ankle lacerated  
  2000.06.13 13-Jun-2000 Sailing No injury to occupants, boat's rear platform bitten Bull shark, 2.4 m [8']
  2000.06.02 02-Jun-2000 Snorkeling Right forearm lacerated  
  2000.04.14 14-Apr-2000 Walking Left foot lacerated  
  2000.04.09 09-Apr-2000 Boogie boarding / wading Puncture marks on right thigh  
  2000.03.31 31-Mar-2000 Fishing No Injury, bumped by shark  
  2000.03.26 26-Mar-2000 Boogie boarding Right knee lacerated 1.8 m [6'] shark
  2000.03.24 24-Mar-2000 Surfing Left hand bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  2000.02.21 21-Feb-2000   Right calf bitten  
  2000.00.00 2000 Fishing for tarpon No injury to occupant; shark bit propeller Hammerhead shark
  1999.12.02 02-Dec-1999 Surfing Right arm & fingers lacerated  
  1999.11.30 30-Nov-1999 Surfing Lacerations to hand & wrist  
  1999.10.30.b 30-Oct-1999 Body boarding Right foot lacerated  
  1999.10.30.a 30-Oct-1999 Body surfing Shark bit 8" chunk from swim fin  
  1999.10.20 20-Oct-1999 Surfing Lacerations to right hand & wrist Lemon shark, 2.7 m [9']
  1999.09.29 29-Sep-1999 Wading to shore after surfing 3 one-inch lacerations to sole of right foot  
  1999.09.16 Reported 16-Sep-1999 Wading Thigh (posterior) bitten Unidentified
  1999.09.05 05-Sep-1999 Surfing Right foot bitten 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark
  1999.09.04.b 04-Sep-1999 Wading Left knee nipped by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 0.9 m [3'] shark
  1999.09.04.a 04-Sep-1999 Wading with surfboard Right foot bitten  
  1999.08.26 26-Aug-1999 Surfing 3-inch laceration to right foot "a small shark"
  1999.08.21 21-Aug-1999 Surfing Small lacerations to right foot  
  1999.08.05.a 05-Aug-1999 Body surfing Right ankle & heel lacerated 4' to 5' shark
  1999.07.26 26-Jul-1999 Swimming with dolphins Ankle bitten Bull shark, 2.1 m [7']
  1999.07.04 04-Jul-1999 Wading in school of baitfish Lacerations knee to ankle Blacktip shark, 1.8 m [6']
  1999.06.19 19-Jun-1999 Adrift in a life jacket 9-inch gash in left foot 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1999.06.17 17-Jun-1999 Surfing Right hand and wrist lacerated 3' to 4' shark
  1999.06.12 12-Jun-1999 Swimming 8-inch bite on calf  
  1999.06.09 09-Jun-1999 Splashing / wading Knee lacerated Blacktip or spinner shark
  1999.04.01 01-Apr-1999 Surfing Ankle bitten  
  1999.02.03 03-Feb-1999 Surfing Left hand bitten Spinner shark
  1998.12.24 24-Dec-1998 Surfing Left foot bitten after he accidentally stepped on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1998.11.21 21-Nov-1998 Swimming FATAL Tiger shark
  1998.11.14 14-Nov-1998 Surfing Right foot bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1998.11.11 11-Nov-1998 Walking Survived A "small shark"
  1998.10.24 24-Oct-1998 Swimming Minor lacerations on right ankle & foot  
  1998.10.10 10-Oct-1998 Surfing Right hand bitten  
  1998.10.01.a 01-Oct-1998   2 one-inch lacerations in left foot  
  1998.09.27 27-Sep-1998 Surfing Puncture wounds to leg  
  1998.09.22 22-Sep-1998 Surfing Left arm lacerated  
  1998.09.14 14-Sep-1998 Surfing Right foot bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1998.08.30 30-Aug-1998 Surfing Toes lacerated 3' to 4' shark
  1998.08.13 13-Aug-1998 Body-boarding Left calf injured 4.5' to 5' shark
  1998.07.25 25-Jul-1998 Surfing Calf bitten  
  1998.06.08 08-Jun-1998 Surfing 2-inch laceration on dorsum of foot, 1-inch laceration on sole.  
  1998.05.25 25-May-1998 Surfing 4 lacerations on the sole of his right foot Lemon shark, 1.5 m [5'], identified by the surfer
  1998.05.16.c 16-May-1998 Swimming Ankle & foot bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark, possibly a blacktip
  1998.05.16.b 16-May-1998 Swimming / surfing Left arm & wrist lacerated  
  1998.04.17 17-Apr-1998 Scuba diving He grabbed shark's tail, shark bit his chest & held on. PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 0.9 m [3']
  1998.03.31 31-Mar-1998 Swimming Heel lacerated  
  1998.03.08.a 08-Mar-1998 Swimming or paddle boarding 6 puncture wounds to right calf 5' spinner shark
  1998.02.23 23-Feb-1998 Swimming Hands bitten Spinner shark
  1997.12.25.b 25-Dec-1997   Ankle bitten, but shark involvement unconfirmed Shark involvement not confirmed
  1997.12.25.a 25-Dec-1997 Swimming Left leg gashed knee to ankle  
  1997.11.05.R Reported 05-Nov-1997 Swimming Thigh bitten  
  1997.10.24 24-Oct-1997 Surfing 5" gash in foot Possibly a blacktip shark
  1997.10.21 21-Oct-1997 Surfing Left foot bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1997.10.04 04-Oct-1997 Swimming Laceration & 3 puncture wounds to anterior right thigh  
  1997.09.09 09-Sep-1997 Surfing Laceration to right foot  
  1997.09.08 08-Sep-1997 Surfing 2 small lacerations to bottom of foot small blacktip shark
  1997.09.06 06-Sep-1997 Surfing Lacerations to lower left leg  
  1997.08.30 30-Aug-1997 Surfing Lacerations on right ankle & heel  
  1997.08.27 27-Aug-1997 Walking / surfing 2" laceration on left heel  
  1997.08.11.c 11-Aug-1997 Floating on raft Small lacerations on right lower leg  
  1997.08.10 10-Aug-1997 Boogie boarding Lacerations to foot  
  1997.08.09 09-Aug-1997 Surfing Lacerations to right foot  
  1997.08.04 04-Aug-1997 Wade-fishing Left forearm & wrist bitten 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1997.08.02.b 02-Aug-1997 Body surfing Top of left foot bitten juvenile shark
  1997.08.02.a 02-Aug-1997 Wading / Surfing Top of left foot bitten "juvenile shark"
  1997.06.09 09-Jun-1997 Surfing Laceration to left upper arm Possibly a spinner shark
  1997.06.02 02-Jun-1997 Body surfing, stood up on sandbar 4 lacerations above left ankle 1.2 m [4'] shark (spinner shark?)
  1997.05.31.c 31-May-1997 Spearfishing Right thigh punctured 4' shark
  1997.05.31.b 31-May-1997 Surfing Left elbow bitten Possibly a sand shark
  1997.05.31.a 31-May-1997 Surfing Left ankle bitten Possibly a sand shark
  1996.11.18 18-Nov-1996 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1996.10.03.b 03-Oct-1996 Surfing 4" laceration on left forearm 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1996.09.18 18-Sep-1996 Swimming 4 or 5 lacerations on left ankle  
  1996.09.06.a 06-Sep-1996 Surfing / Swimming Small puncture wounds and lacerations on right leg just below knee "a young shark"
  1996.09.02.b 02-Sep-1996 Standing Right foot bitten  
  1996.09.02.a 02-Sep-1996 Sitting on surfboard Small lacerations on left foot  
  1996.08.11 11-Aug-1996 Wade fishing No injury, towed by shark that grabbed stringer of fish tied to his waist 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] hammerhead shark
  1996.07.26 26-Jul-1996 Standing Survived  
  1996.07.20 20-Jul-1996 Swimming Laceration to right arm  
  1996.07.10 10-Jul-1996   Right foot bitten  
  1996.07.04.b 04-Jul-1996 Standing Laceration on left foot 5' to 6' shark
  1996.05.18 18-May-1996 Surfing Right foot & ankle bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1996.05.07 07-May-1996 Surfing Left foot & leg bitten 60 cm to 90 cm [2' to 3'] blacktip or spinner shark
  1996.01.23 23-Jan-1996 Wading Shark bit his leg after he grabbed its tail & wouldn't let go PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 0.9 m [3']
  1995.10.28.R Reported 28-Oct-1995 Boogie boarding Lacerations to right foot  
  1995.10.21 21-Oct-1995 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1995.10.01 01-Oct-1995 Surfing Right arm injured 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1995.09.30.b 30-Sep-1995 Surfing 4 punctures in left foot 1.5 to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark
  1995.09.30.a 30-Sep-1995 Surfing Leg & ankle bitten  
  1995.09.19. 19-Sep-1995 Surfing Left arm & hand lacerated 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1995.09.17 17-Sep-1995 Swimming Left elbow and bicep bitten  
  1995.09.13 13-Sep-1995 Scuba diving Presumed FATAL, body not recovered 3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] bull shark
  1995.08.31.b 31-Aug-1995 Surfing Left hand & forearm bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1995.08.26/b 26-Aug-1995 Surfing Left elbow bitten 5' shark
  1995.08.26.a 26-Aug-1995 Surfing 4 puncture wounds on right pinky finger "a small shark"
  1995.08.22.a 22-Aug-1995 Surfing Bottom of left foot gashed "small shark"
  1995.08.15 15-Aug-1995 Wading Thigh lacerated 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1995.08.10.b 10-Aug-1995 Surfing Laceration to left heel  
  1995.08.07 07-Aug-1995 Body boarding Multiple bites on right leg and knee 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1995.07.28.e 28-Jul-1995 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  1995.07.28.d 28-Jul-1995 Surfing Minor laceration on lower leg  
  1995.07.28.c 28-Jul-1995 Surfing Laceration to heel  
  1995.07.28.b 28-Jul-1995 Standing 2-inch laceration to lower right leg  
  1995.07.23 23-Jul-1995 Body boarding Foot bitten  
  1995.06.17.a 17-Jun-1995 Swimming Right leg bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1995.06.16 16-Jun-1995 Swimming Leg bitten 6' shark
  1995.05.26 26-May-1995 Surfing Left foot bitten Possibly a bull shark
  1995.04.16 16-Apr-1995   Dorsum of right hand bitten Probable bluefish bite
  1995.04.13 13-Apr-1995   Puncture wounds on right foot  
  1994.10.08 09-Oct-1994 Wading Ankle bitten when she accidently stepped on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Thought to involve a small sand shark
  1994.10.05 05-Oct-1994 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1994.09.11.R Reported 11-Sep-1994 Adrift on refugee raft FATAL  
  1994.07.08.a 08-Jul-1994 Surfing Right calf lacerated "small shark"
  1994.05.31.b 31-May-1994 Surfing Foot lacerated  
  1994.05.31.a 31-May-1994 Surfing Right foot lacerated 1.2 m [4'] spinner shark
  1994.05.28 28-May-1994 Spearfishing Shoulder bitten 2.1 m [7'] shark
  1994.05.24 24-May-1994 Wading Lower left calf & ankle lacerated 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1994.05.23 23-May-1994 Wading Gash on ankle  
  1994.05.15 15-May-1994 Surfing Right knee lacerated >1.8 m [6'] shark
  1994.04.03 03-Apr-1994 Freediving for seashells Left shoulder lacerated  
  1994.02.19 19-Feb-1994 Surfing Left foot bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1994.00.00.a 1994 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1993.11.28 28-Nov-1993 Swimming "Minor cuts to left leg"  
  1993.10.26 26-Oct-1993 Swimming Thigh & hand lacerated 3 m [10'] bull shark
  1993.09.14 14-Sep-1993 Wading Left foot bitten 3' shark
  1993.09.09 09-Sep-1993   Left foot bitten  
  1993.08.19.R Reported 19-Aug-1993 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1993.07.07 07-Jul-1993 Playing Right knee bitten 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] shark, tooth fragments recovered
  1993.03.22 22-Mar-1993 Floating on his back Both feet lacerated  
  1993.00.00.a 1993 Snorkeling Survived Lemon shark
  1992.11.25.a 25-Nov-1992 Surfing Forearm & hand bitten; tooth fragments of the shark were recovered from the surfer's hand 6' to 7' blacktip shark
  1992.11.23 23-Nov-1992 Surfing Right ankle bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1992.11.05.b 06-Nov-1992 Surfing Heel bitten  
  1992.09.11 11-Sep-1992 Standing Right ankle & calf bitten  
  1992.09.00 Sep-1992 Surf fishing Foot bitten, 8 stitches needed to repair the wound  
  1992.08.17 17-Aug-1992 Snorkeling Grabbed metal leader to shark, shark clamped on & bit left bicep PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 3', 20-lb
  1992.08.00 Aug-1992 Fisherman No details  
  1992.07.21 21-Jul-1992 Standing Lacerations to left foot "a small shark"
  1991.11.14 14-Nov-1991 Fishing Hand bitten as he was cleaning hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1991.10.12 12-Oct-1991 Surfing Right foot & ankle lacerated 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1991.08.12 12-Aug-1991 Wading Bite to left thigh & calf 3' shark
  1991.08.09 09-Aug-1991 Fishing Laceration to right forearm PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 30-lb
  1991.07.27 27-Jul-1991 Snorkeling Arm bitten 2.1 m [7'], 140-lb reef shark
  1991.07.18 18-Jul-1991 Swimming from makeshift raft to life vest after fishing boat sank Punctures in lower abdomen & groin 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
  1991.07.07 07-Jul-1991 Swimming Arm bitten  
  1991.06.26 26-Jun-1991 Surfing Hand bitten  
  1991.06.07.b 07-Jun-1991 Swimming behind sailboat Left ankle, calf, thigh and abdomen bitten 2.7 m [9'] bull or lemon shark
  1991.04.16.a 16-Apr-1991 Surfing, collided with shark Right thigh 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1990.11.01 01-Nov-1990 Surfing Ear, shoulder, arm, wrist & ear injured 5' shark
  1990.10.30.b 30-Oct-1990 Surfing Hand & wrist bitten, tooth fragments in wound 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1990.10.30.a 30-Oct-1990 Surfing Cuts on left foot  
  1990.10.20 20-Oct-1990 Surfing Wrist bitten 4' spinner shark
  1990.10.12 12-Oct-1990 Surfing Superficial injuries to left foot & ankle 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] shark
  1990.08.30 30-Aug-1990 SCUBA diving Disappeared, body recovered with large bite on thigh Shark involvement prior to death could not be determined
  1990.07.08 08-Jul-1990 Surfing Minor injury to left ankle & foot  
  1990.02.05 05-Feb-1990 Board sailing Foot bitten  
  1990.00.00 1990 Surfing    
  1989.09.13 13-Sep-1989 Fishing, stepped on hooked shark's head Bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 150-lb shark
  1989.08.22.b 22-Aug-1989 Swimming 3 wounds on left hand 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1989.07.14 14-Jul-1989 Surfing 5-inch gash on left leg  
  1989.04.23 23-Apr-1989 Swimming Right calf bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1988.10.14 14-Oct-1988 Surfing Lacerations to left thigh 6' shark
  1988.10.11 11-Oct-1988 Surfing Left leg lacerated 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1988.10.10 10-Oct-1988 Surfing Hand lacerated 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1988.10.00 Oct-1988 Wading Leg lacerated 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1988.09.28 28-Sep-1988 Surfing Lacerations to foot 5' shark
  1988.09.13.b 13-Sep-1988 Walking Dennis' hand injured; Ann's right forearm bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1988.09.13.a 13-Sep-1988 Snorkeling FATAL, thigh & hand lacerated 3 m [10'] bull shark
  1988.07.11 11-Jul-1988 Swimming Punctures & deep scratches to foot & buttock  
  1988.07.04.b 04-Jul-1988 Boogie boarding Punctures to lower left leg & foot  
  1988.06.05 05-Jun-1988 Swimming Four lacerations to his ankle  
  1988.06.01 01-Jun-1988 Surfing Cuts to right foot and ankle 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] shark
  1988.05.10 10-May-1988 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  1988.05.04 04-May-1988 Surfing / treading water Left leg & right foot bitten  
  1988.04.15a 15-Apr-1988 Swimming Lacerations to left foot  
  1988.04.14.b 14-Apr-1988 Surfing Right hand bitten  
  1988.04.14.a 14-Apr-1988 Windsurfing 6" laceration to left foot  
  1988.03.31 31-Mar-1988 Standing Foot bitten  
  1987.12.17 17-Dec-1987 Surfing Left calf bitten 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
  1987.11.21 21-Nov-1987 Surfing Leg lacerated  
  1987.08.20 20-Aug-1987 Wading Lower left leg lacerated 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1987.07.21 21-Jul-1987 Surfing Right foot & ankle lacerated 3' to 4' shark
  1987.06.13 13-Jun-1987 Fishing Left hand bitten by shark he was dragging ashore by its head PROVOKED INCIDENT 1.5 m [5'] blacktip shark
  1987.05.08 08-May-1987 Surfing Hand lacerated  
  1987.02.28 28-Feb-1987 Windsurfing Lacerations to toe, heel & ankle of right foot Spinner shark
  1986.12.11 11-Dec-1986 Surfing Forearm bitten 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] spinner or blacktip shark
  1986.11.30 30-Nov-1986 Surfing 5' gash in leg  
  1986.11.19 19-Nov-1986 Surfing Laceration to dorsum of left foot  
  1986.11.04 04-Nov-1986 Surfing Ankle bitten  
  1986.10.03 03-Oct-1986 Swimming Hip & thigh bitten Lemon shark, 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'], tooth fragment recovered
  1986.10.00 Oct-1986 Surfing Laceration to right arm Bull shark
  1986.09.22.R Reported 22-Sep-1986   Human hand recovered from shark's stomach 1.5 m [5'] blacktip shark
  1986.09.00.b Sep-1986 Surfing Survived  
  1986.09.00.a Sep-1986 Surfing Hand bitten  
  1986.01.12 12-Jan-1986 Surfing Puncture wounds to both feet Blacktip shark
  1985.09.08.a 08-Sep-1985 Scuba diving Laceration and 4 puncture wounds to left hand 1.8 m silky shark
  1985.09.05 05-Sep-1985 Swimming Found to be a hoax  
  1985.08.20 20-Aug-1985 Wading 3" wound on thigh Shark involvement not confirmed
  1985.08.17 17-Aug-1985 Scuba diving Body not recovered. 3 days later some of his equipment was found on seabed appeared damaged by a shark Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed
  1985.07.25.b 25-Jul-1985 Wading Right calf bitten Possibly a small hammerhead shark
  1985.07.25.a 25-Jul-1985 Surfing Hand bitten  
  1985.03.16 16-Mar-1985 Surfing Hand bitten  
  1985.02.03 03-Feb-1985 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1984.11.11 11-Nov-1984 Surfing Left foot bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1984.11.04 04-Nov-1984 Spearfishing Speared shark bit diver's right knee, and lacerated right thigh & buttocks PROVOKED INCIDENT "a small shark"
  1984.10.21.b 21-Oct-1984 Swimming Disappeared, 1 mile from where Sandra Fletcher was bitten. Death was due to drowning  
  1984.10.21 21-Oct-1984 Surfing or body surfing 9" laceration to right forearm 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1984.10.17 17-Oct-1984 Wading 10" laceration on leg Shark involvement not confirmed; officials considered barracua
  1984.10.14.a 14-Oct-1984 Surfing Left calf bitten 1.2 m [4'] blacktip shark
  1984.09.23 23-Sep-1984 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1984.09.22.b 22-Sep-1984 Swimming Left foot lacerated  
  1984.09.22.a 22-Sep-1984 Surfing Foot bitten Hammerhead shark?+O2356
  1984.09.19 19-Sep-1984 Swimming No details  
  1984.08.24 24-Aug-1984 Boat capsized? Death was due to drowning; body scavenged by a shark Tiger shark
  1984.07.01 01-Jul-1984 During a shark fishing tournament, the 18' Boatem was capsized by waves, throwing 3 men into the water Leg abraded  
  1984.00.00.a 1984 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1983.12.25 25-Dec-1983 Surfing Left foot & thigh bitten  
  1983.11.10.R Reported 10-Nov-1983 Surfing Laceration to left foot Tiger shark
  1983.10.17.a 17-Oct-1983 Surfing Puncture marks in leg & surfboard dinged 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1983.10.13 13-Oct-1983 Wading Lacerations to left ankle 4.5' shark
  1983.09.04 04-Sep-1983 Standing Abrasions to leg  
  1983.08.13.b 13-Aug-1983 Skindiving Hand abraded when he grabbed shark's tail PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark
  1983.08.13.a 13-Aug-1983 Diving Right leg severely bitten 6' to 8' bull shark
  1983.07.12.b 12-Jul-1983 Windsurfing Left ankle nipped (3 punctures wounds) 3.5' hammerhead shark
  1983.07.05 05-Jul-1983 Floating on air mattress No injury, shark bit air mattress, deflating it  
  1983.06.29 29-Jun-1983 Swimming Left foot bitten  
  1983.06.20 20-Jun-1983 Surfing & dangling foot in water amid baitfish Left foot lacerated  
  1983.05.31 31-May-1983 Water-skiing Left calf, knee & hands lacerated 6' shark
  1983.05.24 24-May 1983 Surfing Knocked off board by shark, no injury  
  1983.05.21 21-May-1983 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1983.04.19 19-Apr-1983 Surfing No details  
  1983.04.02.b 02-Apr-1983 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  1983.03.10 10-Mar-1983 Surfing Shark nudged board, no injury  
  1982.10.13 13-Oct-1982 Windsurfing Left foot lacerated 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1982.09.27 27-Sep-1982 Surfing Laceration to lower left leg 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1982.09.04 04-Sep-1982   Remains recovered from shark, but shark involvement prior to death unknown Tiger shark, 2.7 m [9'5"], 364-lb
  1982.07.19 19-Jul-1982 Swimming Left ankle bitten 0.9 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4'] shark
  1982.07.01 01-Jul-1982 Swimming Laceration to left leg  
  1982.06.25 25-Jun-1982   Foot bitten  
  1982.03.10 10-Mar-1982 Surfing Elbow bitten  
  1982.02.27 27-Feb-1982 Surfing Lacerations to left hand and forearm 4' to 5' shark
  1982.02.13 13-Feb-1982 Swimming Shark-bitten body found floating 1.5 miles offshore. Bruises suggested she may have been bitten by the shark before drowning  
  1982.02.07..b 07-Feb-1982 Diving FATAL Disappeared while diving, bathing suit & diving gear recovered bore marks of shark's teeth  
  1981.10.19.a 19-Oct-1981 Swimming Hand & forearm bitten 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] shark
  1981.10.17 17-Oct-1981 Surfing No details  
  1981.10.16 16-Oct-1981 Surfing Puncture wounds to left foot  
  1981.10.01 01-Oct-1981 Surfing Laceration to right leg 6' shark
  1981.09.28 28-Sep-1981 Surfing 5 puncture marks to hip  
  1981.09.27 27-Sep-1981 Surfing Lacerations to right hand  
  1981.09.15 15-Sep-1981 Swimming FATAL, right calf bitten Said to involve a tiger shark or a hammerhead shark
  1981.09.03.b 03-Sep-1981 Surfing Lacerations to 2 fingers of left hand  
  1981.09.03.a 03-Sep-1981 Surfing Laceration to foot  
  1981.08.29 29-Aug-1981 Surfing Laceration to left ankle 6' shark
  1981.08.24.b 24-Aug-1981 Spearfishing Shot shark, then it bit him. Puncture wounds on leg PROVOKED INCIDENT 1.8 m [6'] shark, species identity questionable
  1981.08.10.b 10-Aug-1981 Diving Bite to face small nurse shark
  1981.08.10.a 10-Aug-1981 16' catamaran capsized previous night, occupants stayed with wreckage until morning, then attempted to swim ashore FATAL  
  1981.07.20 20-Jul-1981 Swimming Foot bitten between arch & big toe, no stitches required "sandshark"
  1981.07.07 07-Jul-1981 Spearfishing Left foot & ankle lacerated 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1981.05.19 19-May-1981 Free diving Massive tissue damage of left arm  
  1981.05.16 16-May-1981 Diving Left arm bitten Lemon shark
  1981.03.25 25-Mar-1981 Standing / Wading Lacerations on calf, ankle & heel 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] bull, sandbar or dusky shark
  1981.03.24 24-Mar-1981 Surfing Puncture wounds on right thigh C. maculpinnis or C. limbatus
  1981.02.02 02-Feb-1981 Surfing Lacerations & punctures in left calf & ankle 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] hammerhead shark
  1981.01.30 30-Jan-1981 Commercial spearfishing 3 small punctures in scalp & ripped nostril Tiger shark
  1980.07.00 Early Jul-1980 Surfing Lower leg bitten  
  1979.08.05 05-Aug-1979 Kayaking Lacerations to foot  
  1979.06.19 19-Jun-1979 Floating with life preserver after his boat foundered Lacerations to leg  
  1979.05.27 27-May-1979 Scuba diving FATAL, but shark involvement prior to death was not determined  
  1979.04.08.b 08-Apr-1979 Swimming Right foot & ankle lacerated  
  1979.04.08.a 08-Apr-1979 Body surfing Right foot bitten  
  1979.03.24 24-Mar-1979 Surfing Foot & ankle bitten Blacktip or spinner shark
  1978.11.23 23-Nov-1978 Surfing Hand lacerated  
  1978.08.01.R Reported 01-Aug-1978 Floating on inner tube raft Minor injury to ankle  
  1978.06.21.b 21-Jun-1978 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1978.06.21.a 21-Jun-1978 Surfing Foot nipped  
  1978.00.00.b 1978 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1977.12.19.b 19-Dec-1977 Surfing Laceration to right hand  
  1977.08.05 05-Aug-1977 Wading Lacerations to hip and leg Shark involvement not confirmed
  1977.06.26 26-Jun-1977 Spearfishing / Scuba diving PROVOKED INCIDENT Diver poked shark with spear, then shark bit his right foot Bull shark, 8
  1976.11.25 25-Nov-1976 Surfing Right arm severed 1" below elbow with extensive tissue loss 3" above elbow 2.1 m [7'] lemon shark or bull shark
  1976.09.12.b 12-Sep-1976 Swimming FATAL  
  1976.09.12.a 12-Sep-1976 Swimming FATAL  
  1976.09.06 06-Sep-1976 Surfing Laceration to left lower leg Tiger shark, 6'
  1976.07.24 24-Jul-1976 Spearfishing Lacerations to forearms  
  1976.07.12 12-Jul-1976 Spearfishing "lost part of a finger" 6' to 8' shark
  1976.06.23 23-Jun-1976 Skindiving Lacerations to right arm 12' to 14' shark
  1976.03.12.b 12-Mar-1976 Standing Lacerations to left leg  
  1976.01.08 08-Jan-1976 Spearfishing / scuba diving Puncture wounds to head & neck 6' shark
  1975.11.02 02-Nov-1975 Surfing Foot bitten 6' shark
  1975.08.12 12-Aug-1975 Floating on a small orange raft Calf bitten, leg surgically amputated below the knee Note: by late August, 3 more bathers had been bitten by sharks at Daytona Beach 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1975.07.26.b 26-Jul-1975.b Free diving Forearms lacerated  
  1975.07.15 15-Jul-1975 Swimming Arm lacerated 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1975.07.04 04-Jul-1975 Surfing Foot bitten, tendons damaged  
  1975.06.02.R Reported 02-Jun-1975 Surfing No injury, board bumped  
  1975.06.00.c Jun-1975   Slightly injured when he stepped on a shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1975.05.25 25-May-1975 Surfing Right foot bitten  
  1975.05.20 20-May 1975 Bathing Leg bitten  
  1975.03.16 16-Mar-1975 Floating in inner tube Left leg & foot bitten 10' shark
  1974.11.01 01-Nov-1974 Standing Laceration to foot  
  1974.07.02 02-Jul-1974 Adrift after the sinking of the motor yacht Princess Dianne Arm bitten FATAL 3.7 m [12'] sharks
  1974.06.20 20-Jun-1974 Swimming Lacerations to hip and leg  
  1974.04.12 12-Apr-1974 Swimming Foot bitten  
  1973.11.24 24-Nov-1973 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1972.10.14.a 14-Oct-1972 Surfing Survived  
  1972.08.29 29-Aug-1972 Surfing Left calf bitten  
  1972.06.10 10-Jun-1972 Surfing Buttocks bitten 4.5' shark
  1971.10.23 23-Oct-1971 Surfing Right shoulder, arm & hand bitten 5' to 6' shark
  1971.07.26 26-Jul-1971 Wading Laceration to left ankle  
  1970.10.00 Oct-1970 Surfing Bitten on right leg above the ankle  
  1970.09.05 05-Sep-1970 Floating on a raft Laceration to left foot  
  1970.09.00.a Sep-1970 Scuba diving Calf / knee injured?  
  1970.06.22 22-Jun-1970 Fishing Bitten on calf by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 7.5' shark
  1970.03.23 23-Mar-1970 Wading Foot & calf lacerated  
  1969.08.29 29-Aug-1969 Floating on his back Laceration to right leg  
  1969.08.02 02-Aug-1969 Surfing Lacerations to lower leg  
  1969.08.01 02-Aug-1969 Body surfing Lacerations to right lower leg & left arm and hand 4' shark
  1969.07.22 22-Jul-1969   Scrape on head. Recorded as PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark
  1969.06.27 27-Jun-1969 Wading No details  
  1969.06.00 Jun-1969 Wading No injury  
  1969.05.24 24-May-1969 Diving Laceration to buttocks Recorded as PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark
  1969.04.19 19-Aug-1969 Fishing Laceration to foot from dead shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 9'
  1968.10.13 13-Oct-1968 Spearfishing using Scuba Swim fin bitten 3 m [10'] bull shark
  1968.09.22 22-Sep-1968 Surfing   Shark involvement not confirmed
  1968.08.24 24-Aug-1968 Playing with a frisbee in the shallows Shark bumped Colleen, the nudged Scott, then bit Frisbee & swam away with it a small hammerhead shark
  1968.08.21 21-Aug-1968 Standing Leg & arm bitten  
  1968.07.23 23-Jul-1968 Wading Abrasions on lower leg  
  1968.06.09 09-Jun-1968 Clamming Lacerations to lower right leg & andkle  
  1968.04.29 29-Apr-1968 Wading Foot severely injured Shark involvement not confirmed
  1968.04.20 20-Apr-1968   Buttock, both legs & arm bitten 2.7 m [9'] silky shark
  1968.03.10 10-Mar-1968 Surfing Foot lacerated  
  1968.03.00 Mar-1968 Treading water No injury  
  1968.02.26 26-Feb-1968 Surfing Foot lacerated Bull shark
  1968.00.00.b 1968 Diving Recovered Nurse shark, 1 m
  1968.00.00.a 1968 Surfing    
  1967.10.17 17-Oct-1967 Standing on sandbar Left foot bitten small blacktip shark
  1967.09.07.a 07-Sep-1967 Spearfishing Survived  
  1967.08.07 07-Aug-1967 Spearfishing Shark grasped thigh Nurse shark, 106 cm, 28-lb, male
  1967.07.29 29-Jul-1967 Snorkeling Foot lacerated  
  1967.06.13 13-Jun-1967 Spearfishing After shark was speared & hit on head, it bit the divers foot PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 1 m
  1966.09.08.b 8-Sep-1966 Hunting crayfish Abdomen abraded when he seized shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 2.5'
  1966.08.00.a Aug-1966 Wading No injury, mother lifted him from the water Spinner or blacktip sharks
  1966.07.03 03-Jul-1966 Free diving No injury. A 1.1 m [3.5'] blacktip shark shark made a threat display & bit gig  
  1966.06.11 11-Jun-1966 Fishing Hand & forearm bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 1.2 m [4'] hammerhead shark
  1966.05.16.b 16-May-1966 Spearfishing / Scuba diving White shark, 3.7 m [12'] made threat display. No injury, no attack  
  1966.01.05 05-Jan-1966 Swimming Thigh gashed Hammerhead shark
  1965.06.19 19-Jun-1965 Wading Parallel lacerations on right calf. Thought to be a barracuda bite  
  1965.06.18 18-Jun-1965 Diving, retrieving film package from Titan 3C rocket No injury, chased by 4.6 m [15'] oceanic whitetip sharks  
  1965.04.29 29-Apr-1965   Thighs abraded, puncture wounds in dorsal surface of left hand Bull shark
  1965.04.10 10-Apr-1965 Spearfishing Left hand severely lacerated White shark, 10' to 12'
  1965.04.04.a 04-Apr-1965 Paddling on surfboard Left hand punctured & lacerated Blacktip or spinner shark
  1965.03.14 14-Mar-1965 Free diving Survived Mako shark
  1965.00.00.e Early 1965 Collecting marine specimens No injury, shark tore his wetsuit after he grabbed it by the tail PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 0.94 m to 1.2 m [3' to 4']
  1964.10.25 25-Oct-1964 Boat Miss Becky sank 12 miles from shore No injury to occupants, drove sharks away with paddles  
  1964.08.26 26-Aug-1964 Swimming Bruised & abraded ankle  
  1964.08.22 22-Aug-1964 Spearfishing / free diving 3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12'] great hammerhead shark shark only made a threat display. No injury  
  1964.08.21 21-Aug-1964 Swimming No injury, bumped repeatedly 3' shark
  1964.08.08 08-Aug-1964 Spearfishing using scuba No injury, shark hit scuba tank Hammerhead shark
  1964.07.08.a 08-Jul-1964 Tagging sharks No injury to occupant, hooked shark rammed & bit boat PROVOKED INCIDENT white shark
  1964.03.05 05-Mar-1964 Skin diving Minor injury, abdomen abraded when he collided with the shark 1.7 m [5.5'] shark
  1964.02.00.b Feb-1964 Floating No injury Hammerhead shark
  1963.11.12 12-Nov-1963 Testing anti-shark cage No injury PROVOKED INCIDENT Silky shark, 1.9 m [6.5']
  1963.10.16 16-Oct-1963 Surf fishing, wading Right thigh & foot bruised, right calf lacerated 500-lb shark
  1963.09.26 26-Sep-1963 Commercial fishing vessel, Ev-nn, struck object & sank. Ken Crosby and Jame & Ann Dumas adrift on makeshift raft. Sharks tried to overturn raft and took Mrs. Dumas' body; scavenging by shark/s numerous dusky sharks & a 3 m to 4.6 m [10' to 15'] to tiger shark
  1963.09.10 10-Sep-1963 Spearfishing, pulled sharks tail Minor injury to left forearm PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 1.2 m [4']
  1963.07.15 15-Jul-1963 Bathing Left forearm bitten, surgically amputated?  
  1963.02.04 04-Feb-1963 S.S. Marine Sulphur Queen, laden with molten sulphur was bound from Beaumont, Texas for Norfolk, VA, when she disappeared with 39 on board Shark involvement unconfirmed. Two shark-bitten lifejackets were recovered leading to speculation that sharks took at least 2 of the 39 missing crewmen  
  1962.08.26 26-Aug-1962   No injury to occupants, sharks tore Max Butcher's life jacket & pants  
  1962.06.25 25-Jun-1962 U.S. Airforce crewman reported missing after bailing out of jet FATAL Shark involvement not confirmed
  1962.06.17 17-Jun-1962 Rolled off raft 8" laceration on left calf 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1962.06.03 03-Jun-1962 Free diving Left foot bitten  
  1962.05.29 29-May-1962   Bitten on leg or ankle  
  1961.10.09 09-Oct-1961 Swimming Skeletonized, but shark involvement may have occurred after death.  
  1961.10.00.a Oct-1961   FATAL. His body washed ashore, presumed shark attack  
  1961.09.26 26-Sep-1961   Foot & lower leg abraded and lacerated when he kicked the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1961.06.24 24-Jun-1961 Scuba diving & spearfishing FATAL, arm severed & left side of torso removed  
  1961.06.18 18-Jun-1961 Standing Lacerations to left leg  
  1961.06.06.R Reported 06-Jun-1961 Spearfishing on Scuba No injury to diver or occupants of the boat, shark butted boat Hammerhead shark
  1961.05.15 15-May-1961 Walking in chest-deep water Middle finger of left hand & right forearm lacerated Hammerhead shark, 500-llb
  1961.04.30 30-Apr-1961 Splashing Abdomen abraded Shark involvement not confirmed
  1961.04.16.b 16-Apr-1961 Spearfishing Thigh bitten Tiger shark, 3 m [10']
  1960.11.22 22-Nov-1960 Fell overboard, prop slashed arm FATAL, probable drowning & post mortem scavenging  
  1960.10.00.c Oct-1960 Diving Apparently went missing while diving. Helicopter searching for him spotted school of sharks attacking a "white object" 15' below the surface  
  1960.08.10 10-Aug-1960 Holding shark on leader & dangling it above the water Right hand bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 1164 mm, immature male, identified by V.G. Springer
  1960.06.24 24-Jun-1960 Scuba diving No injury, shark harrassed diver & attempted to bite his swimfins Mako shark, 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] with hook & wire leader caught in mouth
  1960.05.16 16-May-1960   No injury, harpooned shark bit hull, leaving tooth fragments. PROVOKED INCIDENT Lemon shark, 1.8 m [6'] male, N. breviostris, identified by W.A. Stark II, later the same day a 6'8" pregnant female lemon shark bit the bow of the boat
  1960.03.31 31-Mar-1960 Treading water Ankle bitten, hand injured while striking shark 1.2 m [4'], possibly larger shark
  1959.09.26.b 26-Sep-1959 Adrift, hanging onto cushion, after his 17' skiff ran out of gas & capsized 3 miles from shore During the night both hands and feet were bitten, rescued next day after spending 17 hours in the sea. A hammerhead shark, then 8 to 10 other sharks were said to be involved
  1959.08.15.b 15-Aug-1959 Diving No injury 2 sharks
  1959.08.15.a 15-Aug-1959 Spearfishing on Scuba FATAL, disappeared, dive gear & clothing found with teethmarks, presumed taken by a shark 3.7 m [12'] shark
  1959.07.02 02-Jul-1959 Free diving Arm bitten when he grabbed sharks tail PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 60 cm [24"], identified by Dr. L.P. L. Schultz on photograph
  1959.05.16 16-May-1959   Minor injuries 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1959.05.03 03-May-1959 Spearfishing Lacerated hip & hands Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12']
  1959.03.29 29-Mar-1959 Swimming Bumped, then knee bitten  
  1959.03.00 Mar-1959 On boat, preparing to dive Boat followed shark; shark holed boat Tiger shark 4.3 m [14']
  1958.10.05 05-Oct-1958   No injury  
  1958.07.27.b 27-Jul-1958 Swimming, ducking for shells in water 0.9 m deep 3 lacerations on leg Tiger shark, 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6']
  1958.07.27.a 27-Jul-1958 Swimming, ducking for shells in water 0.9 m deep Left hand and leg bitten, leg surgically amputated below hip Tiger shark, 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6']
  1958.07.10 10-Jul-1958   FATAL Autopsy report: bitten by shark while still alive  
  1958.07.02 02-Jul-1958 Free diving He grabbed shark, it bit his leg below the knee PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 1.5 m [5'] identified by Dr. E. Clark on description of shark
  1958.07.00.a Jul-1958   Both were bitten on feet by sharks  
  1958.06.26 26-Jun-1958 Wading Right foot bitten when he walked into shark's head PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 2.1 m [7'] identified by Dr. E. Clark on color & tooth impressions
  1958.06.24 24-Jun-1958 Walking Lower left leg & foot bitten Tiger shark?
  1958.06.17 17-Jun-1958 Swimming, towing the shark Thigh bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 1.1 m [3.5']
  1958.04.30 30-Apr-1958 Free diving Grabbed sharks tail, shark bit his thigh PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 1.5 m [5']
  1957.08.00 Aug-1957 Attempting to net shark in shark channel Legs bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT 2.7 m [9'] bull shark, identified by Capt. W. Gray
  1957.05.00 May 1957 3 men & 2 boys picked up wearing life jackets and with inner tube Leg lacerated  
  1957.04.22 22-Apr-1957 Standing Ankle injured by shark trapped in pool as it tried to get out PROVOKED INCIDENT 4 m [13'] shark
  1957.02.05 05-Feb-1957 Floating Foot bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1957.02.00 Feb-1957 Skindiving for specimens Minor injuries Said to involve a large mako shark
  1957.00.00.j 1957 Bathing Injured by shark 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1957.00.00.f 1957 Helmet diving in Miami Seaquarium Shark struck helmet, no injury Bull shark
  1956.09.23 23-Sep-1956 Surf fishing Posterior left ankle bitten a sand shark
  1956.07.17 17-Jul-1956 Wading Lacerations to legs  
  1955.12.11 11-Dec-1955 Fishing for pompano No injury to occupants, shark released from net holed boat  
  1955.00.00.f 1955   No details  
  1954.07.04.R Reported 04-Jul-1954   Small wound on upper thigh Nurse shark, 2.5'
  1953.07.15 15-Jul-1953 Standing Lower left leg severely bitten  
  1953.00.00.a 1953 Standing Leg lacerated thigh to ankle  
  1952.07.27.d 27-Jul-1952 Fishing for trout No injury to occupants. Shark chasing fish leapt into skiff & flopped out Hammerhead shark, 5'
  1952.00.00.a 1952 Swimming FATAL, groin bitten  
  1950.07.00 Jul-1950 Goggle-diving for seaweeds, but standing in water Shallow lacerations on back of right thigh 0.7 m [2.5'] shark
  1950.06.06 06-Jun-1950 Survived crash of two-engine C-46 transport plane carrying 62 migrant workers from Puerto Rico to USA FATAL, bitten five times. Other survivors fought off sharks for 10 hours. One survivor's arm severed by a shark.  
  1950.00.00.h 1950 Standing Arm bitten  
  1948.00.00.d Summer 1948 Underwater photography Grabbed shark by the tail & it bit him PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark
  1947.08.04 04-Aug-1947 Swimming FATAL, calf bitten, leg surgically amputated Possibly C. leucas
  1944.12.02 02-Dec-1944 Fishing for mackerel No injury to occupants. After being prodded with an oar, shark struck bow and sank boat PROVOKED INCIDENT Tiger shark, 4.5 to 5.5 m [14'9" to 18'], 2000-lb
  1944.05.31 31-May-1944 Bathing Left calf bitten 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark or spinner shark
  1943.10.26 26-Oct-1943   Hand, forearm, leg and pelvis recovered from sharks gut Remains found in 4.25 m [14'] shark caught at Bakers Haulover, Miami Beach on 26-Oct-1943
  1943.07.18 18-Jul-1943 Treading water after survivng crash of the US Navy airship K-74 that was hit by the German submarine U-134 FATAL  
  1936.06.06 06-Jun-1936 Swimming FATAL  
  1936.03.30 30-Mar-1936 Fishing No injury. His hand entangled in line of hooked shark. He was pulled overboard & towed 150' PROVOKED INCIDENT 650-lb shark
  1934.06.20 20-Jun-1934 Standing FATAL  
  1933.04.10 10-Apr-1933 Swimming FATAL Possibly a bull shark or tiger shark
  1931.09.21.b 21-Sep-1931 Swimming Minor injury  
  1931.09.21.a 21-Sep-1931 Swimming Right thigh & calf lacerated Hammerhead shark, 2.4 m [8'], according to lifeguard Sam Barrows
  1931.06.04.R Reported 04-Jun-1931 Crabbing Lacerations to fingers 6' shark
  1930.08.06 06-Aug-1930 Swimming Lacerations to foot & ankle  
  1930.07.11 11-Jul-1930 Swimming Arm lacerated from shoulder to wrist Tiger shark
  1930.03.07.R Reported 07-Mar-1930 Sponge diving No injury to diver but shark left 3 toothmarks in his helmet  
  1929.06.23 23-Jun-1929 Fishing Leg bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 9-foot shark
  1929.03.16 16-Mar-1929 Swimming Right sole & toes lacerated  
  1929.00.00.c 1929 Fishing Thigh lacerated by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 9' shark
  1929.00.00.a 1929 Hardhat diving Put hand through hatch, shark nearly bit off thumb  
  1928.06.24.R Reported 24-Jun-1928 Swimming Bitten on leg  
  1928.01.21.b 21-Jan-1928 Swimming Body not recovered Shark involvement not confirmed
  1928.01.21.a Some time between 08-Jan-1928 & 21-Jan-1928 Jumped overboard and swimming FATAL, presumed taken by shark/s Shark involvement not confirmed
  1925.01.27.R Reported 27-Jan-1925 Swimming Lacerations to arm  
  1924.06.18 18-Jun-1924 Removing shark from a net Netted shark made a5-inch incision above the knee PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1922.07.19 19-Jul-1922   Leg bitten  
  1922.06.17 17-Jun-1922 Floating FATAL, thigh bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1920.06.29 29-Jun-1920 Swimming Knee & thigh bitten  
  1919.08.10 10-Aug-1919 Swimming Laceration to left thigh  
  1919.04.06 06-Apr-1919 Knocked into the water FATAL 3.7 m [12'], 1200-lb shark. Shark caught & its jaw exhibited at the Carnegie Museum
  1919.00.00 1919 Swimming Leg severed  
  1917.07.18 18-Jul-1917 Diving FATAL  
  1916.10.11 11-Oct-1916 Fishing, attempted to take a netted shark FATAL, leg severely bitten, surgically amputated PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1916.06.23 23-Jun-1916   Leg bitten by shark hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1915.08.03 03-Aug-1915   Laceration to left leg  
  1915.00.00 Ca. 1915   Fatal, drowning or scavenging Reported to involve a 3.7 m [12'] shark, possibly a white shark
  1914.05.14 14-May-1914 Fishing PROVOKED INCIDENT Lacerations to right hand by hooked shark 3' shark
  1914.03.14.R Reported 14-Mar-1914 Swimming His remains were recovered from a shark 3 years after his disappearance - Probable drowning / scavenging  
  1913.12.30.R Reported 30-Dec-1913 Fishing for mackerel No injury to occupants but hull splintered by harpooned shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 13' shark
  1913.09.21 21-Sep-1913   Major injuries but survived Said to involve a 2.4 m [8'] hammerhead shark
  1913.05.21 21-May-1913 Fishing Forefinger of right hand bitten by a "dead" shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1911.11.08 08-Nov-1911   Cause of death undetermined. 3.6 m [11'9"] shark seen carrying body. Next day, shark was killed & Antoine's entire body was found in its gut.  
  1911.09.20 20-Sep-1911 Fell overboard & swimming FATAL  
  1911.09.17 17-Sep-1911 Bathing Left arm & thigh bitten  
  1909.12.26.R Reported 26-Nov-1909   Severe lacerations to arm  
  1909.08.13 13-Aug-1909 Fell overboard from fishing schooner Halycon FATAL  
  1909.07.15 15-Jul-1909 Swimming Hip & thigh lacerated  
  1908.05.10 10-May-1908   FATAL, but shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed  
  1907.03.26 26-Mar-1907 Fishing, tarpon being chased by shark leapt across his skiff, breaking it in half & Larkin became tangled in the net FATAL, shark bit his side, nearly cutting him in two  
  1905.05.22 22-May-1905 Swimming Lacerations to back & right leg  
  1901.00.00 Summer 1901 Bathing Abdomen bitten  
  1899.08.15 15-Aug-1899 Swimming FATAL 3 m [10'] shark
  1899.00.00.b 1899 Rowing No injury to occupants. shark bit oar  
  1899.00.00.a Ca. 1899 Hunting crayfish Leg bitten 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1898.00.00.b 1898-1899   Lacerations  
  1896.00.00.b 1896 Swimming ashore from a "filibuster" FATAL  
  1894.12.11 11-Dec-1894 Fishing Left leg bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT 12' shark
  1894.08.01 01-Aug-1894 Swimming / floating on his back Lacerations to thigh  
  1894.06.29 29-Jun-1894 Bathing "Painfully injured" but no details  
  1889.07.21 21-Jul-1889 Swimming FATAL, calf bitten  
  1889.01.31.R Reported 31-Jan-1889 Fishing No injury to occupants. Gaffed shark capsized boat PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1887.10.18 18-Oct-1887 Crossing inlet in a boat, seen fighting sharks with his oar, sharks smashed boat FATAL  
  1883.00.00.c Summer of 1883 Fell overboard FATAL  
  1882.00.00.b 1882 During "an exhibition" he was tied in sack & thrown overboard No injury, sack rammed by shark & shark harassed him when he surfaced  
  1881.10.16 16-Oct-1881 Bathing Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmed  
  1880.00.00.d Ca. 1880   Drowned, body scavenged by shark  
  1853.00.00.a 1853 or 1854 Knocked overboard FATAL  
  1849.06.08.b 08-Jun-1849 Attempting to rescue woman seized by shark FATAL  
  1849.06.08.a 08-Jun-1849 Bathing FATAL  
  1845.09.10.R Reported 10-Sep-1845 Seine netting FATAL  
  ND.0097 No date Kitesurfing Hand bitten  
  ND.0087 No date, Before 1975 Skin diving. Grabbed shark's tail; shark turned & grabbed diver's ankle & began towing him to deep water Ankle punctured & lacerated, hands abraded PROVOKED INCIDENT Nurse shark, 2.1 m [7']
  ND.0078 No date, Before 1902 Canoeing FATAL  
  ND.0056 Before 1958 Standing Abrasions & bruises hip to ankle  
  ND.0019 Before 1921 Fishing 2-inch lacerations  
  ND-0123 Before 2009 Shark tagging Severe abrasion to forearm from captive shark PROVOKED INICIDENT Blacktip shark, 5'
  ND-0122 Beforer 1994 Surfing Legs bitten  
  ND-0109 Before 2006 Wade-fishing No injury, shark rammed his back  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Georgia 2014.05.11 11-May-2014 Surfing Puncture wounds to right thigh Shark involvement not confirmed
  2001.07.00 Jul-2001 Floating face-down in knee-deep water 2-inch cut on dorsum of left foot  
  1995.06.23 23-Jun-1995 Playing / jumping Ankle bitten "sand" shark
  1974.07.20 20-Jul-1974 Swimming FATAL small sharks'
  1962.07.10 10-Jul-1962 Playing in surf with his child (9) Cuts on fingers, hand & wrist  
  1962.07.07 07-Jul-1962 Dived from inner-tube Laceration on hand  
  1960.06.04 04-Jun-1960 Swimming Lower left leg & foot bitten  
  1959.08.10 10-Aug-1959 Standing 4" cut on left foot  
  1953.09.18 18-Sep-1953 Aircaft exploded Hand bitten  
  1934.08.05 05-Aug-1934 Swimming Lacerations to right leg  
  1912.08.30 30-Aug-1912 Swimming FATAL  
  1908.06.08 08-Jun-1908 The British steamer Caribbee foundered FATAL  
  1876.06.04.R Reported 04-Jun-1876 Bathing Leg bitten  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Hawaii 2016.03.31 31-Mar-2016 Snorkeling Minor injury to left foot  
  2016.01.28 28-Jan-2016 Surfing Lacerations to both hands Reef shark, 5'
  2016.01.25 25-Jan-2016 Surfing No injury  
  2016.01.23 42392 Paddle boarding No injury Tiger shark, 14'
  2015.12.22 22-Dec-2015 Paddle boarding No injury, shark bit board 9' shark
  2015.11.03 03-Nov-2015 Swimming Laceration to right ankle  
  2015.10.28.a 28-Oct-2015 Body boarding Lacerations & puncture wounds to right thigh, calf & ankle  
  2015.10.17.b 17-Oct-2015 Surfing Left foot bitten by eel No shark involvement
  2015.10.17.a 17-Oct-2015 Swimming Injuries to lower legs Tiger shark, 7'
  2015.10.09.a 09-Oct-2015 Surfing Left leg severed below the knee, defense injuries to left hand Tiger shark, 13'
  2015.09.20.c 20-Sep-2015 Spearfishing Severe laceration to left leg Tiger shark, 13'
  2015.04.29 29-Apr-2015 Snorkeling FATAL  
  2015.03.18 18-Mar-2015 Standing / Snorkeling Lacerations to left forearm. Lacerations to left hand and thigh Tiger shark, 8 to 12 feet
  2015.01.27 27-Jan-2015 Shark fishing Lacerations to calf by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 4' shark
  2014.11.13 13-Nov-2014 Snorkeling Laceration to left upper leg 1.5 m shark
  2014.10.31 31-Oct-2014 Surfing Lacerations to fingers Tiger shark, 12'
  2014.10.22 22-Oct-2014 Stand-Up Paddleboarding No injury, paddleboard bitten Tiger shark
  2014.10.20 20-Oct-2014 Stand-Up Paddleboarding No injury, paddleboard bitten  
  2014.10.18 18-Oct-2014 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten 12' to 14' shark
  2014.07.16 16-Jul-2014 Swimming Lacerations to left foot 6' to 8' shark
  2013.12.11 11-Dec-2013 Boogie boarding Lacerations to right hand & knee Tiger shark, 10' to 12'
  2013.12.02 02-Dec-2013 Kayaking / Fishing FATAL  
  2013.11.29 29-Nov2013 Snorkeling Right calf bitten  
  2013.10.31 31-Oct-2013 Kiteboarding Severe bite to right calf & anklel Tiger shark
  2013.10.23 23-Oct-2013 Diving 3" laceration to left hip Whitetip reef shark, 4' to 6'
  2013.10.20 20-Oct-2013 Surfing No injury, shark bit surfboard Tiger shark
  2013.08.18 18-Aug-2013 Surfing Lacerations to buttocks & thigh  
  2013.08.14 14-Aug-2013 Snorkeling FATAL Tiger shark?
  2013.08.13 13-Aug-2013 Kiteboarding No injury & not on board. Board adrift when bitten by shark  
  2013.07.31 31-Jul-2013 Snorkeling Lacerations to hand, face and torso  
  2013.07.29.a 29-Jul-2013 Surfing Lower leg bitten Tiger shark, 8' to 10'
  2013.06.18 18-Jun-2013 Swimming Right thigh & calf bitten Tiger shark, 14'
  2013.05.27.b 27-May-2013 Diving Lacerations to right hand Galapagos shark
  2013.04.02.a 02-Apr-2013 Surfing Right thigh bitten 4' shark
  2013.02.21.b 21-Feb-2013 Surfing Lacerations to right leg reef shark?
  2013.02.21.a 21-Feb-2013 Surfing No injury, shark bit rail of foam board reef shark?
  2013.01.16 16-Jan-2013 Surfing Left forearm bitten Tiger shark, 15'
  2012.12.05 05-Dec-2012 Surfing Lacerations to left foot 10' shark
  2012.11.30 30-Nov-2012 Snorkeling Lacerations to thigh & lower left leg Tiger shark, 10'
  2012.11.04.b 04-Nov-2012 Diving Right lower leg and foot bitten Tiger shark, 15'
  2012.11.04.a 04-Nov-2012 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten Tiger shark, 8'
  2012.10.27 27-Oct-2012 Swimming Puncture wounds to thigh, defense wounds to hand Tiger shark, 10' to 12'
  2012.10.18.a 18-Oct-2012 Paddle boarding No injury, board bitten 6' to 8' shark
  2012.09.02.b 02-Sep-2012 Spearfishing Minor laceration to hand PROVOKED INCIDENT Tiger shark, 10' to 12'
  2012.07.30.b 30-Jul-2012 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2012.06.26.a 26-Jun-2012 Sitting in the water Laceration to left calf a small reef shark
  2012.05.20 20-May-2012 Kayak Fishing No injury, teethmarks in kayak Tiger shark, 8' to 9'
  2012.04.03 03-Apr-2012 Surfing Lacerations to left foot Tiger shark, 10'
  2012.01.27 27-Jan-2012 Snorkeling No injury, shark bit swim fin 6' to 8' shark
  2011.12.21.b 21-Dec-2011 Canoeing No injury, after kayak collided with the shark, it bit the rudder PROVOKED INCIDENT 7' to 8' shark
  2011.09.20 20-Sep-2011 Canoeing No injury, canoe bitten by shark  
  2011.09.04.b 04-Sep-2011 Surfing No injury, shark bit surfboard  
  2011.05.25 25-May-2011 Surfing No injury, board bitten Tiger shark, 10'
  2011.05.22 22-May-2011 Paddle boarding No injury, board bitten Tiger shark
  2010.12.26 26-Dec-2010 Body boarding Lacerations to his lower left leg, calf, foot & ankle 6' shark
  2010.12.11 11-Dec-2010 Surfing Lacerations to right foot  
  2010.04.19 19-Apr-2010 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten 14' shark
  2009.10.19 19-Oct-2009 Surfing Bitten on upper right thigh & right ankle 6' to 8' shark
  2009.08.06 06-Aug-2009 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten Tiger shark, 12
  2009.04.11 11-Apr-2009 Spearfishing Missing Shark involvement not confirmed
  2009.03.17 17-Mar-2009 Swimming Minor injury, bite chest and left calf Thought to involve a cookie cutter shark
  2008.09.09 09-Sep-2008 Surfing Bitten on right thigh & calf Tiger shark
  2008.08.30.b 30-Aug-2008 Swimming Death was probably due to drowning Shark involvement not confirmed
  2008.08.11 11-Aug-2008 Diving No injury, shark grabbed his bag of fish Tiger shark, 12'
  2008.07.26.a 26-Jul-2008 Swimming Minor injury 2' to 3' reef shark
  2008.07.25.a 25-Jul-2008 Snorkeling Forearm bitten  
  2008.06.28.c 28-Jun-2008 Wading Probable drowning with post-mortem bites Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed
  2007.12.10 10-Dec-2007 Surfing No injury, shark bit surfboard Tiger shark
  2007.10.29 29-Oct-2007 Floating Lacerations to left lower leg Tiger shark
  2007.08.28.b 28-Aug-2007 Body boarding Laceration to right heel Tiger shark, 10' to 12'
  2007.07.19.b 19-Jul-2007.b Snorkeling Left calf severely bitten  
  2007.06.24 24-Jun-2007 Surfing No injury, board damaged Tiger shark
  2007.05.07.b 07-May-2007 Snorkeling Right foot bitten Tiger shark, 14'
  2007.01.05 01-Jan-2007 Surfing No injury, shark removed piece of surfboard 6' to 8' shark, possibly a tiger shark
  2006.11.11 11-Nov-2006 Swimming Laceration to left thigh & left hand 2 m to 3 m shark
  2006.05.31 31-May-2006 Spearfishing 4" laceration to left forearm Tiger shark, 8' to 12'
  2006.05.28 28-May-2006 Tagging sharks No injury to occupants, boat damaged by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Tiger shark, 15' female
  2006.05.27 27-May-2006 Surfing No injury, shark bumped surfboard  
  2006.05.24 24-May-2006 Spearfishing Knee bitten after diver poked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Grey reef shark, 5' to 8'
  2006.03.23 23-Mar-2006 Surfing 5 puncture wounds in left calf Tiger shark, 10'
  2006.02.27 27-Feb-2006 Standing Deep laceration to right calf 5' to 7' shark
  2006.02.23 23-Feb-2006 Free diving Forensic examination suggested diver drowned & afterwards his body was bitten by a shark/s  
  2006.02.01.a 01-Feb-2006 Kayaking No injury to occupant; shark bumped the kayak repeatedly for 15 minutes 12' to 18' shark
  2005.12.21 21-Dec-2005 Swimming Left hand bitten Tiger shark
  2005.10.13 13-Oct-2005 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten Tiger shark, less than 10'
  2005.06.18 18-Jun-2005 Swimming No injury, 2.1m [7'] tiger shark approached swimmer who repelled it with his fist  
  2005.05.14 14-May-2005 Kayaking No injury, shark bit kayak Tiger shark, 8' to 9'
  2005.05.02 02-May-2005 Surfing No injury, board damaged Tiger shark, 3 m [10']
  2005.02.16 16-Feb-2005 Surfing No injury, knocked off board, shark bit board Tiger shark, 2.4 m [8']
  2004.10.09.b 09-Oct-2004 Spearfishing Left shoulder bitten Tiger shark, 2.4 m to 3.7 m [8' to 12']
  2004.04.07 07-Apr-2004 Surfing FATAL Severe wound to right thigh & calf Tiger shark
  2004.04.04 04-Apr-2004 Surfing Disappeared, surfboard washed ashore, marks on leash suggested shark involvement  
  2004.03.24 14-Mar-2004 Snorkeling Lacerations to left foot 1.8 m [6'] shark
  2004.03.16 16-Mar-2004 Surfing No injury, board bitten Tiger shark, 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10']
  2003.10.31.a 31-Oct-2003 Surfing Left arm severed below shoulder Tiger shark, 14'
  2003.10.24 24-Oct-2003 Snorkeling Left forearm lacerated Shark involvement not confirmed
  2003.10.05.a 05-Oct-2003 Wading near a fishing net Left thigh abraded, right knee and right index finger injured 1.2 m [4'] "grey-colored shark"
  2003.06.24.a 24-Jun-2003 Swimming with pod of dolphins Right foot bitten 3.7 m to 4.3 m [12' to 14'] shark
  2003.05.10 10-May-2003 Swimming Right calf & heel bitten 1.8 m [6'] reef shark - or a 2.1 m to 2.4 m [7' to 8'] grey-colored shark
  2002.11.17 17-Nov-2002 Swimming Right shoulder forarm & wrist bitten 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10'] grey colored shark
  2002.10.30 30-Oct-2002 Swimming Left foot bitten A small shark
  2002.09.27.c 27-Sep-2002 Fishing from Surfboard No injury, surfboard bitten 1.2 m [4'] blacktip shark
  2002.09.16.a 16-Sep-2002 Body boarding No injury, shark fin seen just before board ripped away & dragged out to sea  
  2002.08.28 28-Aug-2002 Surfing Left foot lacerated Tiger shark, 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10']
  2002.06.11.b 11-Jun-2002 Sitting on surfboard No injury, shark bit side of surfboard Tiger shark, 2.4 m to 2.7 m [8' to 9']
  2002.03.25.b 25-Mar-2002 Body-boarding Left leg severed below knee Tiger shark
  2002.01.01.a 01-Jan-2002 Snorkeling Lacerations to buttocks & thigh Tiger shark, 1.8 m [6']
  2001.11.14 14-Nov-2001 Surfing No injury, portion of board's lower surface removed  
  2001.04.11.a 11-Apr-2001 Surfing Minor punctures & lacerations on left hand 1 m shark, possibly whitetip reef shark
  2001.03.23 23-Mar-2001 Body-boarding Minor cuts on left hand, body board bitten  
  2000.10.18 18-Oct-2000 Swimming / snorkeling Right side of back / torso lacerated Tiger shark, 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8']
  2000.08.15 15-Aug-2000 Windsurfing, but sitting on his board Left calf lacerated Tiger shark, 3.7 m to 4.5 m [12' to 14'9"]
  1999.11.23 23-Nov-1999 Swimming Buttock bitten, hands lacerated Tiger shark, 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8']
  1999.10.01 01-Oct-1999 Surfing, lying on surfboard Right arm bitten Tiger shark, 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8']
  1999.07.21 21-Jul-1999 Surfing Right thigh & buttock bitten Tiger shark, 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8']
  1999.03.18.a 18-Mar-1999 Swimming, towing a kayak FATAL, arm bitten  
  1999.03.08 08-Mar-1999 Body surfing or body boarding Bruised right leg  
  1999.03.05 05-Mar-1999 Swimming near pod of whales Tissue removed knee to thigh 3.7 m to 4.6 m [12' to 15'] shark seen in the vicinity
  1997.10.28.a 28-Oct-1997 Body boarding or surfing Both legs bitten, right leg severed at mid-calf & defense wounds on right hand Tiger shark, 4 m to 4.3 m [13' to 14']
  1997.06.24 24-Jun-1997 Spearfishing / night diving Leg bitten just above ankle 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1997.02.21 21-Feb-1997   No details  
  1996.08.29 29-Aug-1996 Body Boarding Right calf bitten Tiger shark, 2.4 m [8']
  1996.07.14 14-Jul-1996   No details  
  1996.04.28.b 28-Apr-1996   No details  
  1996.01.16 16-Jan-1996 Swimming with mask & snorkel Lacerations to left foot & right shin Possibly a tiger shark
  1995.12.18 18-Dec-1995   No details  
  1995.11.25.b 25-Nov-1995   Minor injury Shark involvement not confirmed
  1995.06.14 14-Jun-1995 Swimming Puncture wounds & scratches to torso & left leg Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12']
  1994.12.18 18-Dec-1994 Surfing, sitting on board No injury, shark bit surfboard  
  1994.11.13 13-Nov-1994 Surfing, paddling seawards Right thigh & board bitten 2.7 m [9'] shark
  1994.11.06.a 06-Nov-1994 Surfing No injury, shark bit surfboard  
  1994.09.05 05-Sep-1994 Jumped off rocks into white water Left calf bitten Small shark
  1994.02.13 13-Feb-1994 Fishing Arm bitten while trying to secure shark caught by navy personnel from vessel PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1994.01.31.a 31-Jan-1994 Surfing FATAL Tiger shark
  1993.12.00 Dec-1993 Surfing FATAL On 11-Jan-1994, his remains washed ashore. A 2.4 m [8'] tiger shark thought to be involved
  1993.11.12 12-Nov-1993 Surfing, paddling shorewards Left leg severely bitten  
  1993.10.00 Oct-1993 Surfing Serious leg wounds Tiger shark
  1993.08.19 19-Aug-1993 Surfing, paddling seawards Abrasions & board bitten  
  1993.06.10 10-Jun-1993 Paddling on surfboard or body board Feet & ankles bitten Thought to involve a tiger shark
  1993.03.14 14-Mar-1993 Paddling on surfboard Lower legs lacerated Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12'], (tooth fragment recovered from wound)
  1992.12.28 28-Dec-1992 Standing in waist-deep water, helping his father tend a gill net containing dead fish Right leg bruised & abraded Tiger shark, 2.4 m [8']
  1992.12.23 23-Dec-1992 Lying on surfboard Minor lacerations to hand, 15" crescent-shaped piece removed from surfboard Tiger shark, 3 m to 4.9 m [10' to 16']
  1992.11.05.a 05-Nov-1992 Body boarding Right leg severely lacerated FATAL Tiger shark, 3 m to 3.7 m [10' to 12']
  1992.10.22 22-Oct-1992 Surfing Chest & arm bruised & scratched, 15" crescent-shaped piece removed from board Tiger shark, 4.3 m [14']
  1992.08.21 21-Aug-1992 Fell from cliff while fishing & disappeared in strong current Body recovered next morning. Injuries appeared to be inflicted post mortem  
  1992.07.23 23-Jul-1992 Zosimo & his son, Jeffrey Popa, failed to return from overnight fishing trip in a 14' boat, Boat apparently sank, debris recovered but his son & boat were never found Death due to drowning. His body, tied to floating ice chest, had 2 small post-mortem bites Cookie cutter shark
  1992.03.28 28-Mar-1992 Surfing, paddling seawards Foot bitten, crescent of bitemarks in both sides of board Tiger shark
  1992.02.19 19-Feb-1992 Body boarding FATAL Disappeared. His board washed ashore next morning with crescent-shaped piece missing and serrated toothmarks of a shark Tiger shark?
  1991.11.26.b 26-Nov-1991 Snorkeling FATAL, right leg at hip, left leg and right forearm severed Tiger shark, 2.4 m 3.4 m [8' to 11']
  1991.11.26.a 26-Nov-1991 Snorkeling Right calf abraded Tiger shark, 2.4 m 3.4 m [8' to 11']
  1991.11.19 19-Nov-1991 Fishing from rocks, swept out to sea by large wave & treading water Body not recovered, shorts found indicating shark bite on left side Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12']
  1991.05.26 26-May-1991 Sitting on surfboard Right calf bitten 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1991.04.03 03-Apr-1991 Sitting on surfboard Deep lacerations to calf & ankle "Shark had a very large girth"
  1990.10.15 15-Oct-1990 Surfing No Injury, board bitten Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12']
  1990.04.01 01-Apr-1990 Sitting on surfboard Ankle lacerated, lower left leg severely abraded  
  1990.02.17 17-Feb-1990 Scuba diving & spearfishing Right arm severed FATAL Two sharks seen in vicinity: 2.4 m & 4.25 m [8' & 14'] TL
  1989.12.19 19-Dec-1989 On board 51' fishing vessel One Ki Left leg & foot bitten by shark brought onboard. PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1989.11.12 12-Nov-1989 Wading, knocked down & swept away by large waves Lower porton of body recovered 3 days later. Note: rare sighting of shark made at same beach on 11-5-1989  
  1989.10.14 14-Oct-1989 Scuba diving Disappeared 15 minutes into shallow dive. Decapitated body minus arm found by divers the following morning, then shark appeared and consumed most of remains Large tiger shark
  1989.06.29 29-Jun-1989 Fell off surfboard 20' from shore Foot & ankle severely bitten  
  1989.04.03 03-Apr-1989 Paddling on surfboard Calf lacerated  
  1989.04.00 Apr-1989 Paddling on surfboard Board rammed by shark, skegs knocked loose & 5' strip of fiberglass torn off, thigh scratched by sharks teeth  
  1989.01.20.b 20-Jan-1989 Body boarding Foot bitten 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] hammerhead shark
  1989.01.08 08-Jan-1989 Swimming in strong current with 3 others when he disappeared Lower part of body found 6 days later, x-rays revealed teeth marks in femur & tibia  
  1988.04.15.b 15-Apr-1988 Onboard 21' powerboat that capsized in rough seas Human remains, believed to be those of Mr. Goo, washed ashore along the Waihee shore several days later  
  1988.03.25 25-Mar-1988 Body surfing Ankle bitten  
  1987.04.15 15-Apr-1987 Swimming from shore to anchored sailboat Presumed FATAL Disappeared, his shark-bitten swim trunks were found on the seafloor  
  1986.04.20 20-Apr-1986 Fishing, fell from rocks & disappeared Pieces of clothing & human flesh recovered by Fire Department divers who encountered a large shark  
  1985.10.18 18-Oct-1985 Body boarding Right hand and part of forearm severed , left hand lacerated, right anterior side of board removed by shark Thought to involve a Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12']
  1985.10.12 12-Oct-1985 Floating on inner tube after diving for lobster Left arm lacerated 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] shark
  1984.06.03.b 03-Jun-1984 Towing her sister on plastic ski board Foot bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] hammerhead shark
  1982.06.13 13-Jun-1982 Sailboarding, fell into water 100 yards outside the breakwater Thigh bitten 3 times 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] "reef shark"
  1982.02.14.b 14-Feb-1982 Wading Left leg bitten  
  1982.02.14.a 14-Feb-1982 Swimming Right foot bitten  
  1981.12.13.a 13-Dec-1981 Spearfishing, but swimming on surface Right leg severely bitten Tiger shark, 3.7 m [12']
  1981.11.09 09-Nov-1981 Diving to untangle a crab trap line from boat's propeller Hand bitten 2.1 m [7'] shark with "a very flat head that had followed the boat for 3 days
  1981.08.24.a 24-Aug-1981 Fishing Disappeared while fishing from shore. Leg found 7 days later wedged in rocks 150 yards offshore Shark involvement prior to death remains unconfirmed
  1981.06.12 12-Jun-1981   Probable drowning, 1/3 of shark-multilated body recovered 1.2 m [4'] shark hindered recovery of body
  1981.05.24 24-May-1981 Scuba diving, reportedly also spearfishing FATAL, disappeared, dive gear & shredded tooth-marked wetsuit were recovered  
  1980.08.04 04-Aug-1980 Resting on body board Torso bitten Tiger shark, 4.3 m [14']
  1979.00.00 1979 Fishing FATAL, disappeared while fishing from shore, divers recovered his hand  
  1978.11.26 26-Nov-1978 Surfing Left arm bitten 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1977.12.31 31-Dec-1977 Swimming, after single-engine aircraft went down in the sea Feet lacerated  
  1977.04.21 21-Apr-1977 Swimming Arm bitten 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1976.07.16 16-Jul-1976 Scuba diving FATAL, disappeared while diving, lower portion of body recovered  
  1976.06.10 10-Jun-1976 Swimming Leg & foot bitten 0.9 m to 1.5 m [3' to 5'] shark
  1976.00.00.b 1976 Scuba diving FATAL, lost consciousness at depth of 180'. Large sharks seen near partial remains of body  
  1973.12.18 18-Dec-1973 Swimming Leg bitten  
  1973.01.09 09-Jan-1973 Surfing Leg bitten 1.2 m to 1.8 m [4' to 6'] shark observed in area
  1972.08.17 17-Aug-1972 Spearfishing Forearm bitten 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1972.03.16 16-Mar-1972 Spearfishing Leg bitten  
  1970.12.03 03-Dec-1970 Shipwreck Right thigh lacerated  
  1970.10.24 24-Oct-1970 Body surfing Shoulder & arm bitten  
  1970.03.31 31-Mar-1970 Body surfing Swept out to sea, body not recovered 5.5 m [18'] shark seen in the vicinity
  1969.11.11 11-Nov-1969 Scuba diving for lobsters Abrasions on upper leg, laceration on ankle, scuba tank bitten >2.4 m [8'] shark
  1969.10.14 14-Oct-1969 Diving No injury Oceanic whitetip shark
  1969.03.09 09-Mar-1969 Surfing Leg & surfboard bitten White shark, identified by tooth fragments in surfboard
  1967.09.20 20-Sep-1967 Boat capsized between O'ahu & Molokai Remains found in a 3.4 m (11') tiger shark. Probable drowning & scavenging  
  1966.09.19 19-Sep-1966 Fishing Left elbow or hand bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1963.04.12 12-Apr-1963 Surfing Left foot & leg bitten 3.7 to 4.5 m [12' to 15'] shark seen in vicinity
  1963.04.08 08-Apr-1963 Washed into sea while picking opihi May have drowned prior to shark involvement, partial remains recovered  
  1961.08.02 02-Aug-1961 Net fishing, picking catch from the net Hand bitten 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1961.00.00.a 1961 Light aircraft ditched at sea 3 of the 4 passengers killed by sharks  
  1960.12.27.b 27-Dec-1960 Swept out to sea while net fishing FATAL Shark seen attacking Riley, body recovered off Nanakuli  
  1960.02.27.a 27-Feb-1960 Spearfishing Left forearm lacerated According to Benjamin, the injury was inflicted by a barracuda, not a shark
  1960.02.03 03-Feb-1960 S2F-1 airplane crashed immediately after carrier take-off Of crew of 4, only 1 person survived (broken legs but no shark bites). Within 20 minutes of his rescue large sharks were in area. No remains of other 3 crew recovered, and shark involvement in their deaths is questionable.  
  1959.04.09.b 09-Apr-1959 Fishing Survived  
  1958.12.13 13-Dec-1958 Surfing on air mattress FATAL, leg severed Tiger shark, 4.6 m to 7.6 m [15' to 25']
  1955.09.20 20-Sep-1955 Hunting turtle Arm bitten  
  1955.04.00 Apr-1955 Fishing from boat, Kaimamla Hand bitten  
  1954.04.08 08-Apr-1954 Fishing from shore Body recovered, mutilated by shark/s  
  1954.00.00.b 1954 Fishing Bitten on foot a small shark'
  1953.09.02 02-Sep-1953 Crabbing Leg & foot bitten Hammerhead shark, 1.5 m [5']
  1953.07.26 26-Jul-1953 Spearfishing FATAL, thigh bitten 3 m [10'] shark seen in vicinity
  1953.07.04 04-Jul-1953 Accidentally dragged overboard from the sampan Holokahana into school of yellowfin tuna Shark made 3 passes at him, lacerating his calf, shin and ankle  
  1953.02.18 18-Feb-1953 Bitten while cutting shark from net Hand bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1952.12.03 03-Dec-1952 Swimming from fishing boat setting nets FATAL, left arm severed below the elbow >6.7 m [22'] shark
  1952.08.03 03-Aug-1952 Swimming FATAL, disappeared while swimming, shark bite found on right side of body  
  1951.06.25 25-Jun-1951 Swept out to sea while fishing FATAL, victim seen in shark's mouth  
  1950.01.16 16-Jan-1950 Fishing, one of three fishermen swept into the sea by a large wave His remains were recovered from a huge shark caught 3 days later. The remains of another fisherman, Harold Fujimoto, were recovered, but the body of the third fisherman, Hideo Tamura, was never found  
  1950.00.00.g 1950s Spearfishing No injury from shark, scraped chest climbing out on reef Alleged to involve a white shark "with little yellow eyes"
  1948.09.19.b 19-Sep-1948 Swimming Leg bitten  
  1948.09.19.a 19-Sep-1948 Fishing Survived  
  1947.06.27 27-Jun-1947 Fishing Left forearm, arm & leg lacerated  
  1943.04.05 5-Apr-1943 Small boat swamped, 4 people swimming to shore but he fell behind the other 3 and vanished On 29-Apr-1943 his remains (right forearm & swim trunks) were found in sharks gut 4.9 m [16'] shark
  1943.00.00.c Fall 1943 Spearfishing Calf nipped in each case "small sharks"
  1943.00.00.b Fall 1943 Spearfishing Calf nipped in each case "small sharks"
  1943.00.00.a 1943   Unprovoked, but circumstances unknown  
  1941.07.01 01-Jul-1941 Fishing Arm bitten while removing shark from fishing line PROVOKED INCIDENT 100-lb shark
  1939.10.04 04-Oct-1939 Spearfishing & had just speared a ulua Hand bitten 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1936.12.30 30-Dec-1936 Diving, attempting to retrieve body of drowning victim wedged between rocks Thigh lacerated 6 m [20'] shark
  1936.09.04 04-Sep-1936 Swimming Leg lacerated  
  1932.02.16 16-Feb-1932 Swimming Two 6-inch lacerations  
  1931.09.02 02-Sep-1931 Fishing Swept out to sea by strong currents, his remains found in shark caught off Barbers Point 5.5 m [18'] shark
  1931.08.30 30-Aug-1931   "Mysteriously disappeared" His body was found in a shark caught at Barber's Point on 01-Sep-1931 18', 750-lb shark
  1931.06.14 14-Jun-1931 Fishing, had just speared a ulua Survived  
  1931.06.13 13-Jun-1931 Gaffing & attempting to bring onboard a harpooned shark Tip of finger amputated PROVOKED INCIDENT Tiger shark, 3 m [10']
  1926.05.18 18-May-1926 Swimming FATAL, gave sudden shriek & disappeared, body found in shark caught off Kahuka White shark, 3.8 m [12.5']
  1926.04.07 07-Apr-1926 Swimming Right leg bitten thigh to heel According to Carlsmith, the shark's mouth was 3' wide
  1922.09.28 28-Sep-1922 Freediving, inspecting Kaunakakai wharf construction after blasting & dredging Survived  
  1918.11.00.b Nov-1918 Fishing FATAL  
  1917.09.09 09-Sep-1917 Stuffing a shark into an automobile Arm severely lacerated by shark that had been hooked and shot PROVOKED INCIDENT 12' shark
  1914.03.03 03-Mar-1914 Washed into sea while picking opihi & attacked by 2 large sharks FATAL  
  1910.03.00 Mar-1910 Hard hat diving, laying some charge of powder No injury  
  1910.00.00.b 1910 Fishing, thrown into water by heavy sea, clinging to rocks at the water line Body bitten by shark/s, but death may have been due to drowning  
  1909.04.10 10-Apr-1909 Reported swept away by waves while gathering opihi Search party saw a large shark devour what appeared to be part of her body  
  1908.01.08 08-Jan-1908 Gathering fish stunned by dynamite FATAL, "pulled below the surface'  
  1907.10.08 08-Oct-1907 Diving, retrieving fish caught in net Arm severed at elbow, surgically amputated at shoulder  
  1907.00.00.a 1907 Net fishing, fell into the water FATAL  
  1906.10.10.d.R Reported 10-Oct-1906   Buttock bitten  
  1906.10.10.c.R Reported 10-Oct-1906 Swimming FATAL  
  1906.10.10.b.R Reported 10-Oct-1906 Diving Arm severed  
  1906.10.10.a.R Reported 10-Oct-1906 Swimming FATAL  
  1904.00.00.a 1904 Swimming FATAL, disappeared, then shark caught with head and body of man, from waist down minus leg, in its gut  
  1903.00.00.a Ca. 1903 Fishing FATAL, remains (foot) recovered from shark 2 days later  
  1902.08.08 08-Aug-1902 Catching crabs FATAL, both arms severed  
  1900.07.14 14-Jul-1900 Hunting seashells Believed drowned. Uhlbrechts foot, and the pelvis & femur of another person recovered in gut of tiger shark shark caught on 17-Aug-1900  
  1900.00.00.b Early 1900s   Severe abrasion when shark swam between his legs  
  1898.10.28 28-Oct-1898 Jumped overboard FATAL  
  1898.00.00 g 1898 Loss of the schooner Nomad FATAL  
  1896.07.25 25-Jul-1896 Fishing FATAL  
  1889.11.16 16-Nov-1889 Parachuted from balloon Speculated that he was taken by a shark but most likely drowned  
  1886.06.02 02-Jun-1886 Fishing from shore, washed into the sea The body of one woman had been bitten by a shark but it is not known if she was alive at the time, the other woman disappeared  
  1885.07.26.c 26-Jul-1885 Wreck of the schooner Pohoiki Left arm severed  
  1885.07.26.b 26-Jul-1885 Wreck of the schooner Pohoiki Laceration to torso  
  1885.07.26.a 26-Jul-1885 Wreck of the schooner Pohoiki FATAL  
  1874.07.15.R Reported 15-Jul-1874 Fishing Thumb & thigh lacerated  
  1872.04.03.R Reported 03-Apr-1872 Canoeing Thigh bitten, shark teeth embedded in canoe  
  1871.08.29.R Reported 29-Aug-1871 Fishing Limbs severed  
  1862.00.00.b Circa 1862   Ankle bitten  
  1851.03.08.R Mar-1851 Swimming FATAL  
  1828.00.00 1828 Surfing FATAL  
  1779.00.00 1779 Surfing FATAL, buttock lacerated  
  ND.0081 No date, Before 1963 Diving A 4.3 m [14'] shark made threat display. No injury, no attack  
  ND.0010 Circa 1862   Ankle bitten  
  ND-0136 Before 2012 Diving Minor laceration to hand Galapagos shark, 6'


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Illinois 1955.00.00.c 1955 Swimming Right leg bitten Bull shark


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Kentucky 2006.07.31.R 31-Jul-2006 Touching sharks Minor injuries, similar to paper cuts from the captive sharks PROVOKED INCIDENTS small catsharks


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Louisiana 2014.08.08 08-Aug-2014 Swimming Minor lacerations to left heel and big toe Bull shark, 5'
  2009.08.01 01-Aug-2009 Wade Fishing Right ankle & foot bitten Bull shark?
  2000.03.00 Mar-2000 Spearfishing No injury to diver, speargun damaged Shortfin mako shark, 3 m to 3.4 m [10' to 11']
  1989.06.17 17-Jun-1989 Spearfishing Puncture wounds & lacerations to both legs 1.8 m [6'] sandtiger shark
  1988.08.22.b 22-Aug-1988 Diving in Sharkey's Reef restaurants aquarium Arm bitten by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Tiger shark, 1.8 m [6']
  1988.01.14 14-Jan-1988 Fishing Hand bitten by captured shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Mako shark
  1976.07.21 21-Jul-1976 Playing Leg bitten  
  1959.11.16 16-Nov-1959 National Airlines DC7B enroute from Miami to Los Angeles with 42 or 46 people on board went down in heavy fog Body recovery efforts were hampered by large sharks but sharks did not cause the deaths. 3.7 to 4.6 m [12' to 15'] sharks
  1916.08.24 24-Aug-1916 Netting shrimp Lower left leg severely bitten & became septic. Not known if he survived  
  1914.09.09 09-Sep-1914 Swimming FATAL  
  1914.07.09.R Reported 09-Jul-1914 Fishing PROVOKED INCIDENT Legs severed by shark entangled in his net  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Maine 2010.10.23.b 23-Oct-2010 Scuba diving No injury to diver, shark bit his video camera Porbeagle shark, 8'


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Maryland 2014.08.28 28-Aug-2014 Fishing Lacerations to foot by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  2002.07.09.b 09-Jul-2002 Shark Fishing Drowned when caught in line and pulled overboard by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Mako shark, 400-lb
  1991.04.16.b 16-Apr-1991 Diving Minor injury by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 7' female shark
  1944.09.03 03-Sep-1944 Swimming Laceration to right lower leg  
  1906.08.04 04-Aug-1906 Fell overboard FATAL Remains recovered 5 days later
  1873.07.28 28-Jul-1873 Fishing (Seining) Leg severely bitten by netted shark. Lower leg surgically amputated PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1848.08.31 31-Aug-1848 Swimming Left leg severely bitten  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Massachusetts 2014.09.03 03-Sep-2014 Kayaking No injury, shark bit kayak White shark, 12' to 14'
  2012.07.30.a 30-Jul-2012 Body surfing Lacerations to both legs below the knees Thought to involve a white shark
  2001.07.21 21-Jul-2001 Fishing No Injury to occupants; shark bumped the boat Mako shark, 14'
  1996.07.21 21-Jul-1996 Swimming Lacerations to left leg & right foot 6' shark
  1969.08.22 22-Aug-1969 Fishing Leg bitten by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1965.02.04 04-Feb-1965 Scuba diving Punctures on left thigh 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1936.07.25 25-Jul-1936 Swimming crawl stroke FATAL, finger severed, thigh bitten He died during the surgical amputation of his leg White shark (identified by Dr. Hugh Smith)
  1922.09.21.R Reported 21-Sep-1922 Fishing No injury to occupants, shark splintered stern "A pack of 6 sharks"
  1897.03.15.a.R Reported 15-Mar-1897 Fishing FATAL  
  1830.07.26 26-Jul-1830 Fishing from dory, shark upset boat & he fell into the water FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Mississippi 1995.07.03 03-Jul-1995 Fishing Minor laceration to leg from a hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Blacktip shark
  1963.07.11 11-Jul-1963 Fishing, on charter boat Silver Dollar Cuts on right hand, PROVOKED INCIDENT 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1960.07.05 05-Jul-1960 Pulling raft out to ride to shore Leg bitten  
  1906.07.05.R Reported 05-Jul-1906 Swimming FATAL Fishermen recovered partial remains from shark a week later
  1879.00.00 1879 Floating with life buoy after pilot launch capsized FATAL Tiger shark


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Missouri 1996.02.19.R Reported 19-Feb-1996 Swimming in fish tank 5 punctures to hand from captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT nurse shark


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
New Jersey 2013.11.07.b 07-Nov-2013 Body boarding No injury, swim fin bitten  
  2011.07.25 25-Jul-2011 Wade Fishing No injury, shark bit boot  
  2009.12.06 05-Dec-2009 Diving Lacerations & puncture wounds to right calf & ankle when diver accidentally backed into the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Sandtiger shark, 8'
  2005.06.05 05-Jun-2005 Surfing Dorsum of foot/ankle injured by surfboard skeg or other inanimate object. Mr. Burgess of ISAF announced the injury was the bite of a 1.8 m [6'], 2- to 3-year old white shark. Subsequent investigation revealed there was no shark involvement in this incident
  1980.07.27 27-Jul-1980 Body surfing Back bitten  
  1975.10.21 21-Oct-1975 Surf fishing "Tooth marks" in left leg Shark involvement unconfirmed
  1966.06.22 22-Jun-1966 Clamming 3 lacerations on right leg by speared fish PROVOKED INCIDENT Local authorities speculated that the water was too cold for sharks, but a 2.1 m [7'], 200-lb pregnant sandbar shark was caught next day
  1965.08.26 26-Aug-1965 Swimming Right thigh lacerated  
  1962.08.12 12-Aug-1962 Standing Left thigh & hand bitten 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1960.08.30 30-Aug-1960 Swimming 3 miles offshore Right leg severely lacerated  
  1960.08.22 22-Aug-1960   Knee ripped to bone  
  1960.08.21 21-Aug-1960 Standing in knee-deep water Lower right leg bitten, surgically amputated 10 days later  
  1941.07.22 22-Jul-1941 Fishing for tuna No injury to occupants, shark leapt into boat & bit cabin door Mako shark
  1936.07.12 12-Jul-1936 Fishing for bluefish No injury to occupants, shark leapt onboard boat Blue shark, 8' [2.4 m], 500-lb
  1935.06.18 18-Jun-1935 Fishing for bluefish, shark leapt into dory Arm lacerated by a shark that leapt onto boat 4.6 m [15'] shark
  1932.08.10 10-Aug-1932 Fishing Hooked shark gashed right leg PROVOKED INCIDENT 16' 800-lb shark
  1932.06.28 28-Jun-1932 Fishing Knee bitten by boated shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 250-lb "dog shark"
  1932.06.26 26-Jun-1932 Fishing Ankle broken when 500-lb boated shark lashed him with its tail PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1931.08.27 27-Aug-1931 Fishing for bluefish No injury to occupants. Shark chasing fish struck boat  
  1931.08.06.R Reported 06-Aug-1931 Swimming Survived  
  1931.07.15 15-Jul-1931 Swimming Nipped on leg  
  1928.11.18 18-Nov-1928 Fishing Fishermen were cut & bruised by netted, harpooned and gaffed sharks PROVOKED INCIDENT "Blue nose sharks"
  1928.08.24.R Reported 24-Aug-1928   Thumb & coat sleeve recovered from shark's gut 7' shark
  1926.08.24 24-Aug-1926 Swimming FATAL  
  1926.07.12 12-Jul-1926 Fishing No injury to occupants "whiptail shark" (thresher shark?)
  1923.00.00.c 1923 Fishing No injury to occupant Shark struck boat  
  1923.00.00.a 1923 Hoisting shark aboard fishing boat Shark's tail broke his leg. PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1923.00.00.a 1923 Hoisting shark aboard fishing boat Shark's tail broke his leg. PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1917.09.21 21-Sep-1917 Swimming, towing an empty barrel Left knee lacerated  
  1916.07.12.c 12-Jul-1916 Swimming Lower left leg bitten, surgically amputated Said to involve a 2.7 m [9'] shark
  1916.07.12.b 12-Jul-1916 Swimming (recovering remains of Stilwell) FATAL, thigh bitten 3 m [10'] shark
  1916.07.12.a 12-Jul-1916 Swimming FATAL, legs & torso bitten  
  1916.07.06 06-Jul-1916 Swimming FATAL, right leg severed between ankle & knee, left foot severed Thought to involve a 2.6 m [8.5'] white shark
  1916.07.01 01-Jul-1916 Swimming FATAL, left leg bitten Thought to involve a 2.6 m [8.5'] white shark
  1916.06.30 30-Jun-1916 Swimming Heel bitten  
  1913.08.27.R Reported 27-Aug-1913   Man's leg recovered from 800-lb shark  
  1913.08.27.R Reported 27-Aug-1913   Female foot recovered from shark  
  1907.08.08.R Reported 08-Aug-1907 Wading Abrasion to chest  
  1905.08.00.b Late Aug-1905 Swimming from naptha launch after a day of fishing 3 toes of right foot were severed  
  1904.07.28 28-Jul-1904 Sailing No injury  
  1903.09.16.R Reported 16-Sep-1903 Fishing Lacerations to right arm & shoulder 9' shark
  1902.07.06 06-Jul-1902 Swimming Shark bit his left arm after he grabbed its tail PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1895.08.02 2-Aug-1895 Fishing Arm bitten  
  1891.08.29 29-Aug-1891 Shooting sharks Survived, PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1890.08.17.R Reported 17-Aug-1890 Fishing for bluefish No injury to occupants. Hooked shark damaged boat PROVOKED INCIDENT 5'7" shark
  1886.08.00.b Mid-Aug-1886 Netting menhaden, sharks caught in net No injury, sharks ripped net & bit boat PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1886.08.00.a Aug-1886 Clamming No injury. They were chased by three sharks, one of which rammed their boat 3 m [10'] sharks
  1884.08.28.R. Reported 28-Aug-1884 Boating Hand bitten  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
New Mexico 2005.03.12 12-Mar-2005 Diving in aquarium display tank 2 punctures on forearm as captive shark collided with diver PROVOKED INCIDENT Sandtiger shark, 2.1 m [7']


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
New York 2010.07.03 03-Jul-2010 Fishing Laceration to right bicep by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Blue shark, 7'
  2007.01.07 07-Jan-2007 Surfing No injury 24" to 30" shark
  1964.06.28 28-Jun-1964 Attempting to swim across the Atlantic Ocean Disappeared, probable drowning but sharks in area led to speculation that she was taken by a shark  
  1961.07.29 29-Jul-1961 Spearfishing Puncture wound on right shin & fingers lacerated by speared shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 43" shark
  1959.09.02 02-Sep-1959 On inflatable raft No injury "sand shark" Listed as questionable incident
  1958.09.01 01-Sep-1958 Spearfishing Bitten by harpooned shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1953.09.03.R Reported 03-Sep-1953 Surf fishing Laceration to right lower leg 80-lb sand shark
  1950.06.25 25-Jun-1950 Swimming Gashes & lacerations on legs, foot lacerated. "sand shark"
  1941.08.21.R Reported 21-Aug-1941 Fishing Laceration to left forearm from hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1941.06.15 15-Jun-1941 Fishing from 32' boat Left hand bitten as he tried to put rope around shark's tail PROVOKED INCIDENT 2.1 m [7'] shark
  1920.07.14 14-Jul-1920 Swimming Thought to have been taken by a shark. Body was not recovered  
  1916.07.13.b 13-Jul-1916 Swimming No attack, no injury  
  1916.07.13 13-Jul-1916 Swimming Ankle bruised  
  1909.07.24 24-Jul-1909 Fell overboard while fishing for sharks Right leg bitten  
  1898.08.22 22-Aug-1898 Swimming Laceration to thigh  
  1894.08.21 21-Aug-1894 Swimming No injury Shovelnose shark, 5'
  1888.08.01.R Reported 01-Aug-1888 Sailing No injury to occupants. Shark beat away with oar  
  1884.08.18 18-Aug-1884 Clamming Unclear if he sustained any injury from the shark 7' shark
  1880.07.25 25-Jul-1880 Sailing Shark bit stern, no injury to occupant 10' shark
  1878.08.09 09-Aug-1878 Swimming FATAL? 8' shark
  1878.08.08 08-Aug-1878 Swimming FATAL  
  1874.07.15 15-Jul-1874 Bathing Lacerations to groin 68" shark
  1871.08.00 Aug-1871 Shark fishing Hand injured PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1865.09.02 02-Sep-1865 Swimming alongside the schooner Catherine Wilcox Multiple lacerations  
  1864.08.12 12-Aug-1864 Swimming Left thigh severely bitten  
  1860.08.01 01-Aug-1860 Swimming Toe severed  
  1858.08.31 31-Aug-1858 Swimming Thought to have been taken by a shark/s. Body not recovered  
  1858.08.29 29-Aug-1858 Swimming Thought to have been taken by a shark/s. Bodies not recovered  
  1805.09.00 Sep-1805   human remains (male) found in sharks gut  
  1642.00.00 1642 Swimming FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
North Carolina 2016.06.11 11-Jun-2016 Swimming Minor injuries to wrist and hand 3' shark
  2015.07.04.a 04-Jul-2015   Lacerations to right hand & forearm  
  2015.07.01 01-Jul-2015 Swimming Injuries to torso, hip, lower leg & hands 6' to 7' shark
  2015.06.27.b 27-Jun-2015 Swimming Injuries to right calf, buttock and both hands Bull shark
  2015.06.25 25-Jun-2015 Body surfing? Multiple lacerations to back  
  2015.06.24.b 24-Jun-2015 Swimming Minor injury to foot Sandtiger shark
  2015.06.14.b 14-Jun-2015 Wading Arm amputated below shoulder Bull shark
  2015.06.14.a 14-Jun-2015 Wading Left arm amputated at elbow & severe injury to leg Bull shark
  2015.06.11 11-Jun-2015 Boogie boarding Minor lacerations to foot 4' shark
  2014.08.27.b 27-Aug-2014 Surfing Laceration to left hand 4' to 6' shark
  2014.08.24 24-Aug-2014 Kite boarding Laceration to left foot 4' shark
  2014.07.27 27-Jul-2014 Swimming Left foot bitten Possibly juvenile tiger shark
  2014.07.12 12-Jul-2014 Body surfing Lacerations to hand and wrist  
  2013.07.11 11-Jul-2013 Wading Right foot bitten  
  2012.07.24 24-Jul-2012   Shark involvement unconfirmed Shark involvement not confirmed
  2012.07.08 08-Jul-2012 Swimming Lacerations to right ankle and calf  
  2012.06.18 18-Jun-2012 Wading Numerous puncture wounds to leg  
  2012.05.31 31-May-2012 Wading Foot bitten 18" to 24" shark
  2011.08.24.b 24-Aug-2011 Surfing Lacerations to foot  
  2011.08.24.a 24-Aug-2011   Heel bitten  
  2011.08.17.c. 17-Aug-2011 Wading Lacerations to foot Possibly a 5' to 6' sandtiger shark
  2011.08.17.b. 17-Aug-2011   Abrasions to left hand Shark involvement not confirmed
  2011.08.11 11-Aug--2011 Swimming Lower right leg bitten  
  2011.07.19 19-Jul-2011 Boogie Boarding Lower right leg & foot bitten  
  2011.06.26 26-Jun-2008 Playing in the surf Ankle bitten Bull shark, 6'
  2010.08.07.b 07-Aug-2010 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2010.07.17.b 17-Jul-2010 Swimming Lacerations to right forearm Sandtiger shark, 4' to 5'
  2010.06.25.a 25-Jun-2010 Swimming Laceration to left foot  
  2009.09.12 12-Sep-2009 Swimming FATAL Shark involvement prior to death not confirmed
  2009.07.22.b 22-Jul-2009 Swimming Laceration to left foot  
  2008.08.22 24-Aug-2008 Surfing Calf bitten Shark involvement not confirmed
  2008.07.24.b 24-Jul-2008 Wading Minor lacerations to toe 3' shark
  2008.07.24.a 24-Jul-2008 Wading Lacerations to dorsum of right foot 3' to 4' shark
  2008.07.13 13-Jul-2008 Body surfing Bruises, abrasions and some spinal and nerve damage when collided with marine animal, possibly a shark or dolphin. Shark involvement not confirmed
  2008.07.09 09-Jul-2008 Swimming Lacerations to right foot  
  2008.05.26 26-May-2008 Surfing Biceps & lower arm bitten  
  2007.08.22 22-Aug-2007 Diving Minor injury from captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Sand shark
  2007.07.18.b 18-Jul-2007 Swimming Right calf bitten 2' to 3' shark
  2007.07.17.a 17-Jul-2007 Wading Lacerations to right thigh & left foot 5' shark
  2006.09.16 16-Sep-2006 Surfing Laceration to left thigh  
  2006.08.00.b Aug-2006 Wading Lacerations & punctures to left foot  
  2005.09.05 05-Sep-2005 Wading Calf severely lacerated Bull shark
  2005.08.12 12-Aug-2005 Surfing Laceration on right wrist & crescent of puncture wounds on forearm 1.8 m [6'] shark
  2005.07.15 15-Jul-2005 Swimming Lacerations of left forearm [4.5' to 5'] shark
  2004.07.28 28-Jul-2004 Surfing Right calf bitten  
  2004.07.27.b 27-Jul-2004 Swimming Right forearm & wrist lacerated 1.8 m [6'] shark
  2003.06.19 19-Jun-2003 Surfing Hand bitten "sand shark"
  2002.08.05 05-Aug-2002 Standing Leg lacerated 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  2002.07.20 20-Jul-2002 Swimming Calf bitten Bull shark, 1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7']
  2002.07.04 04-Jul-2002 Standing Calf, foot & hand bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark, possibly a bull shark
  2001.09.15.a 15-Sep-2001 Surfing Foot bitten  
  2001.09.03.b 03-Sep-2001 Swimming FATAL A large white shark was filmed by divers on a local wreck 2 days prior to the incident.
  2001.09.03.a 03-Sep-2001 Swimming Left buttock & foot severed A large white shark was filmed by divers on a local wreck 2 days prior to the incident.
  2000.10.02 02-Oct-2000 Surfing Upper left arm lacerated  
  2000.08.21 21-Aug-2000 Swimming out to porpoises Severe gash to left hand above wrist, almost severing hand  
  2000.08.11 11-Aug-2000 Swimming Non-fatal Shark involvement not confirmed
  2000.07.17 17-Jul-2000 Surfing Foot lacerated  
  2000.07.16.b 16-Jul-2000 Surfing Minor lacerations on foot 1.8 m [6'] grey-colored shark
  2000.07.06 06-Jul-2000 Playing Calf lacerated Tiger shark, 0.9 m to 1.5 m [3' to 5'] ?
  1999.08.24 24-Aug-1999 Surfing Foot injured  
  1999.02.26.R 26-Feb-1999 Cruising No injury to occupants, boat sank after colliding with shark Basking shark
  1996.00.00.a 1996 Surfing Survived Tiger shark
  1995.09.03.a 03-Sep-1995 Swimming Laceration to lower leg Shark involvement not confirmed
  1995.08.25 25-Aug-1995 Swimming Left arm bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  1995.08.22.c 22-Aug-1995 Swimming Right foot bitten "sand" shark
  1995.08.21 21-Aug-1995 Diving No injury Two 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] sharks
  1995.08.13.a 13-Aug-1995 Swimming Death resulted fom drowning; shark bites were post-mortem Tiger shark
  1995.00.00.c 1995 Scuba diving Death resulted fom drowning; shark bites were post-mortem  
  1993.08.15.a 15-Aug-1993 Riding floatation device Severe lacerations to abdomen & thighs Bull shark
  1993.06.00 Jun-1993 Swimming No injury, bumped by shark 6' shark
  1992.05.31 31-May-1992 Scuba diving Disappeared. His ripped dive jacket was recovered Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed
  1989.10.08 08-Oct-1989 Diving FATAL Tiger shark
  1989.09.09.a 09-Sep-1989 Surfing Non-fatal Sandbar shark
  1988.06.16 16-Jun-1988 Scuba diving Survived Sandtiger shark
  1986.08.19 19-Aug-1986 Surfing Hand bitten  
  1985.12.10 10-Dec-1985   Survived Sandtiger shark
  1983.00.00.b 1983 Fishing Bitten on their feet by landed sharks / lacerations only PROVOKED INCIDENTS Blue sharks
  1980.08.10 10-Aug-1980 Wading Bitten behind knee & lower leg  
  1980.07.00 Late Jul-1980 Surfing No injury, bumped off board  
  1976.08.26 26-Aug-1976 Surfing, fell off surfboard Right ankle & foot lacerated  
  1971.09.25 25-Sep-1971 Surfing Left foot injured  
  1957.07.15 15-Jul-1957 Swimming FATAL, knee bitten White shark
  1945.05.08 08-May-1945 Swimming FATAL, large gash to thigh  
  1940.06.30 30-Jun-1940 Fishing Thigh lacerated 3 m [10'] shark
  1938.00.00.c 1938 Fishing No injury, boat towed by harpooned shark, PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1937.11.13 13-Nov-1937 Tzenny Chandris, a Greek freighter laden with scrap iron, foundered in heavy weather FATAL  
  1936.08.00 Aug-1936 Fishing Shark rammed boat; no injury to occupants  
  1935.09.21 21-Sep-1935 Swimming FATAL, thigh bitten  
  1916.07.26 26-Jul-1916 Fishing Arm severely lacerated  
  1905.07.29 29-Jul-1905 Wading Body not recovered FATAL  
  1905.07.00 Jul-1905 Fishing FATAL  
  1905.00.00 1905 Harpooning turtles No injury, shark bumped skifft 20' shark
  1900.08.21 21-Aug-1900 Bathing Left hand lacerated  
  1895.09.00 Sep-1895 Fishing No injury, hooked shark rammed boat & Ruark fell on its back PROVOKED INCIDENT 5' shark
  1894.06.15.b.R Reported 15-Jun-1894 bathing Right leg bitten  
  1881.09.05 05-Sep-1881 Bathing FATAL, possible post-mortem bites  
  1870.07.27 27-Jul-1870 Bathing Foot bitten & toe severed  
  1855.09.30 30-Sep-1855 Sea Disaster, ship William Penn grounded & broke apart Foot bitten  
  1853.09.28 28-Sept-1853 Commercial Salvage Diving No injury. Copper breastplate & harness bitten White shark
  1853.00.00.c Sep or Oct-1853 Hard hat diving No injury, copper breastplate punctured White shark
  ND.0014 Before 17-Jul-1916 Swimming "Lost leg"  
  ND.0003 1900-1905 Swimming FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Oregon 2013.11.22 22-Nov-2013 Surfing No injury, board bitten White shark, 10 '
  2012.01.13 13-Jan-2012 Surfing No injury, surfboard damaged White shark
  2011.12.06 06-Dec-2011 Surfing Minor injury to calf  
  2011.10.20 20-Oct-2011 Surfing No injury, shark bit surfboard White shark, 15'
  2011.10.10 10-Oct-2011 Surfing No injury 10' to 12' shark
  2010.10.28 28-Oct-2010 Surfing No injury to surfer  
  2010.09.27 27-Sep-2010 Surfing No injury, surfboard rammed White shark
  2006.10.31 31-Oct-2006 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten White shark, 16'
  2006.08.29.b 29-Aug-2006 Surfing Laceration & puncture wounds to foot  
  2006.07.31.a 31-Jul-2006 Surfing Minor injury White shark?
  2005.12.24 24-Dec-2005 Surfing Lacerations to ankle & calf White shark
  2004.09.20 20-Sep-2004 Surfing Leg bitten White shark
  2002.09.21.b 21-Sep-2002 Boogie boarding or Surfing Ankle lacerated 2.4 m [8'] shark
  1998.11.05 05-Nov-1998 Surfing No injury White shark, 5 m to 6 m [16.5' to 20']
  1998.04.21 21-Apr-1998 Surfing (lying prone on his board) Right thigh bitten 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1994.09.21 21-Sep-1994 Surfing No injury, surfboard bitten 5 m [16.5'] white shark
  1993.01.02 02-Jan-1993 Surfing No injury, shark bit board 6 m [20'] white shark
  1992.09.13 13-Sep-1992 Surfing Minor bruises 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1992.03.08.a 08-Mar-1992 Surfing (sitting on his board) Left shoulder & side bitten, board broken Said to involve a 6 m to 7 m [20' to 23'] white shark
  1991.02.24 24-Feb-1991 Surfing Calf lacerated & board bitten 5.5 m [18'] white shark
  1988.10.23 23-Oct-1988 Surfing (sitting on his board) Leg bitten & femur fractured 5.5 m to 6 m [18' to 20'] white shark
  1984.09.30.b 30-Sep-1984 Surfing (sitting on his board) Abrasion on right foot, board bitten 3 m to 5 m [10' to 16.5'] white shark
  1983.08.20.b 20-Aug-1983 Surfing No injury, board bitten White shark
  1980.10.27 27-Oct-1980 Surfing Thigh lacerated 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white shark
  1979.11.27 27-Nov-1979 Surfing Multiple major Injuries White shark, 4 m [13']
  1976.08.24 24-Aug-1976 Surfing No injury, board bitten White shark, 4.5 m
  1975.07.30.b 30-Jul-1975 Sea disaster FATAL, arms & legs bitten  
  1974.09.00 Sep-1974 Surfing No injury White shark, 4.5 m


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Pennsylvania 1961.02.17.b 17-Feb-1961 Cleaning a tank Thumb lacerated by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Rhode Island 1983.08.06 06-Aug-1983 Fishing No injury to occupants  
  1955.07.23 23-Jun-1955 Wading Bites on legs & thighs 0.7 m [2.5'] sand shark
  1900.09.13 13-Sep-1900 Diving No injury  
  1897.09.17 17-Sep-1897 Fishing Lacerations to hand by netted shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 13'10" shark
  1895.08.11 11-Aug-1895 Swimming FATAL  
  1881.08.12 12-Aug-1881 Swimming No injury, overalls ripped by shark  
  1816.09.03.R Reported 03-Sept-1816 Swimming FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
South Carolina 2016.06.07 07-Jun-2016 Surfing No injury, board damaged Said to involve an 8' shark but more likely damage caused by debris
  2015.10.09.b 09-Oct-2015 Boogie boarding Laceration to forearm  
  2015.09.03 03-Sep-2015   Right foot bitten 4' shark?
  2015.08.20 20-Aug-2015 Surfing Injuries to left calf, arm and hand 4' shark
  2015.07.26.a 26-Jul-2015 Floating 2' cut to dorsum of foot, 2 puncture wounds to sole Thought to involve a 3' to 4' shark, but shark involvement not confirmed
  2015.06.30.a 30-Jun-2015 Playing in the water Shallow lacerations & puncture to lateral left leg 4' to 5' shark
  2015.06.26.a 26-Jun-2015 Standing Puncture wounds to foot 4' shark
  2015.06.23 23-Jun-2015 Standing Minor injury to calf small shark
  2015.05.15 15-May-2015   Laceration to foot 6' shark
  2014.10.14 14-Oct-2014 Standing in inner tube Lacerations to left foot Bull shark, 3' to 4'
  2014.08.27.a 27-Aug-2014 Standing Heel bitten  
  2014.08.06 06-Aug-2014 Boogie boarding Lacerations to right leg & foot 4' tp 5' shark
  2014.07.03 3-Jul-2014 Body surfing Right hand bitten 4' to 5' shark
  2014.05.06 06-May-2014 Swimming Lacerations to left foot 4' to 5' shark
  2013.09.08 08-Sep-2013   No details  
  2013.08.11 11-Aug-2013 Surfing No injury, shark became entangled in his surfboard leash Bull shark, 8'
  2013.07.30 30-Jul-2013 Swimming Foot bitten  
  2013.06.25.a 25-Jun-2013 Swimming Bitten on lower right leg, reported as a minor injury 4' to 5' shark
  2013.06.14.R Reported 14-Jun-2013 Boogie Boarding Puncture marks to hand 4' to 5' shark
  2012.06.19 19-Jun-2012 Standing Laceration to foot. Injured by a stingray, not a shark No shark involvement
  2012.06.14.d 14-Jun-2012 Swimming Foot & hand bitten small blacktip shark?
  2012.06.14.c 14-Jun-2012 Swimming Minor injury Shark involvement not confirmed
  2012.06.14.b 14-Jun-2012 Swimming Calf bitten small blacktip shark?
  2012.06.14.a 14-Jun-2012 Swimming Laceration to right foot Blacktip shark
  2012.06.02.a 02-Jun-2012 Boogie Boarding Severe laceration to foot  
  2011.09.24.a 24-Sep-2011 Jumping in the waves Laceration to left thigh  
  2011.08.15 15-Aug-2011 Playing in the surf Puncture wounds to foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  2010.07.25 25-Jul-2010 Standing Lacerations to right lower leg 4' shark
  2010.07.19 19-Jul-2010 Swimming Minor lacerations to left calf Possibly a small blacktip shark
  2010.06.25.b 25-Jun-2010 Boogie Boarding Laceration to leg  
  2008.08.18 18-Aug-2008   Minor injuries Shark involvement not confirmed
  2008.07.11 11-Jul-2008 Surfing Laceration to foream  
  2008.07.05 05-Jul-2008   Lacerations to right foot  
  2008.06.26.a 26-Jun-2008 Swimming Lacerations to hand 4.5 to 5' shark
  2008.06.01.b 01-Jun-2008 Body surfing Foot bitten 5' shark
  2007.09.04 04-Sep-2007 Standing Lacerations to left calf and both feet  
  2007.08.19.a. 19-Aug-2007 Playing Right calf bitten  
  2007.08.09.b 09-Aug-2007 Swimming Lacerations to right foot  
  2007.08.09.a 09-Aug-2007 Boogie Boarding Lacerations to lower leg & ankle  
  2007.05.26 26-May-2007 Wading Lacerations to lower leg  
  2006.07.17 17-Jul-2006 Standing Left ankle & foot bitten Angel shark, 1.2m
  2006.07.12 12-Jul-2006 Swimming Ankle & foot bitten  
  2006.07.08.b 08-Jul-2006 Body boarding Foot bitten 5' to 6' spinner or bull shark
  2006.06.07 07-Jun-2006 Playing Lacerations & puncture wounds to left foot & buttocks 3' to 4' shark
  2005.09.20 20-Sep-2005 Body surfing Injuries to fingers, calf & heel 3' to 4' shark
  2005.09.11 11-Sep-2005 Surfing FATAL  
  2005.08.22 22-Aug-2005 Boogie boarding, kicked at object in the water Laceration to knee possibly a small blacktip shark
  2005.08.21 21-Aug-2005 Swimming Bitten underneath left arm Possibly a sandbar shark or small blacktip shark
  2005.08.06 6-Aug-2005 Swimming Puncture wounds on left foot  
  2005.06.07 07-Jun-2005 Boogie boarding Foot lacerated  
  2005.05.02.R 02-May-2005 Sea Disaster No injury  
  2004.09.04 04-Sep-2004 Jumping Left knee & leg bitten 2.4 m [8'] shark
  2003.09.13.a 13-Sep-2003 Standing, stepped on shark Ankle lacerated 7' shark
  2003.06.00 Jun-2003 Swimming Foot lacerated Shark involvement not confirmed
  2002.07.26 26-Jul-2002 Surfing Heel bitten 1.2 m [4'] blacktip or sandbar shark
  2001.09.07.a 07-Sep-2001 Swimming Left hand injured Shark involvement not confirmed
  2001.08.05 05-Aug-2001   Toe bitten  
  2001.07.26 26-Jul-2001   Survived  
  2001.07.03 03-Jul-2001   Hand bitten  
  2001.06.03 03-Jun-2001 Wading 3 puncture wounds on each side of her left hand 2' shark
  2001.05.23 23-May-2001 Swimming Shin lacerated 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4.5' to 5'] shark
  2001.05.20 20-May-2001 Swimming 5.5-inch laceration on calf  
  2000.09.16.a 16-Sep-2000   Non-fatal  
  1999.09.10 10-Sep-1999 Wading Toes lacerated  
  1999.08.16 16-Aug-1999 Lying prone in 2' of water Ear lacerated, cuts on scalp, back, arm & shoulder 1.8 m [6'] shark
  1999.07.06 06-Jul-1999   Five cuts on his heel  
  1997.07.14 14-Jul-1997 Standing Left calf bitten Blacktip shark
  1996.09.01.b 01-Sep-1996 Boogie boarding Minor injuries to foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  1996.06.25 25-Jun-1996 Body surfing Lacerations to left shin, heel & foot  
  1995.08.31.a 31-Aug-1995 On a float Puncture wounds on ankle & leg  
  1995.08.10.a 10-Aug-1995 "Riding waves on a board" Left foot bitten Blacktip shark
  1995.07.28.a 28-Jul-1995   Hand bitten (minor injury)  
  1995.07.24 24-Jul-1995 Swimming Right foot bitten  
  1995.07.00 Early Jul-1995 Jumped off surfboard & landed on the shark Foot bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1995.06.17.b 17-Jun-1995 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1995.00.00.b 1995   No details  
  1994.09.26 26-Sep-1994 Swimming Right side of abdomen & left hand bitten  
  1991.08.26 26-Aug-1991 Swimming Deep cuts on lower leg sand shark
  1988.06.09 09-Jun-1988 Sittting in water with his child Left leg bitten Sand shark?
  1987.07.11 11-Jul-1987 Dropping anchor No injury to occupants. Shark grabbed anchor 12' shark
  1987.05.25 25-May-1987   6" cut to thigh 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] shark
  1986.07.09 09-Jul-1986   Back of left thigh bitten 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1985.08.22 22-Aug-1985 Wading Right calf bitten & less serious injury to left foot  
  1985.07.19 19-Jul-1985 Playing in knee-deep water 2/3rd of left calf removed Tiger shark, 2.4 m to 2.7 m [8' to 9']
  1983.01.24 24-Jan-1983 Fishing Leg bitten by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1982.11.00 Nov-1982 In waist-deep water Arm bitten  
  1982.06.26.b 26-Jun-1982 Swimming Left arm bitten 5' shark
  1982.05.00 May 1982   Human remains recovered Tiger shark
  1978.07.27 27-Jul-1978 Explosion destroyed 28' boat, survivors in the water No injury, his foot was bumped by a shark biting the body of a passenger that had drowned.  
  1975.06.23.b 23-Jun-1975 Swimming Lacerations to right foot 4' shark
  1975.06.23.a 23-Jun-1975 Standing Hand & wrist bitten  
  1970.09.00.c Sep-1970 Swimming Foot lacerated "Dog shark"
  1968.07.16 16-Jul-1968 Spearfishing using Scuba Swimfin & knee bitten 4m [13'] shark
  1967.07.00 Jul-1967 Surfing Incident not confirmed  
  1966.07.19 19-Jul-1966 Killing a shark Arm bitten, PROVOKED INCIDENT 4' shark
  1962.07.28 28-Jul-1962 Standing Lacerations on left foot & hand 1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] shark
  1962.06.10.a 10-Jun-1962 Standing Thigh bitten  
  1961.08.16 16-Aug-1961 Wading Right arm bitten. Left leg bitten, surgically amputated White shark
  1960.09.24 24-Sep-1960 Fishing inside net Multiple superficial lacerations of leg, arm & hand PROVOKED INCIDENT 2.4 m [8'], 600-lb shark
  1960.08.00 Aug-1960 Swimming from camp FATAL  
  1960.06.29 29-Jun-1960 Surf fishing Lacerations to calf, wrist & thumb by hooked shark. PROVOKED INCIDENT 7' shark
  1959.09.26.a 26-Sep-1959 Gigging for flounder   Said to involve white shark, but species identify questionable
  1959.08.14.b 14-Aug-1959 Fishing Laceration to forearm by boated shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 5.5' shark
  1956.07.12 12-Jul-1956 Swimming Arm & leg injured  
  1955.08.04.R Reported 04-Aug-1955 Fishing Finger bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT "a small shark"
  1952.07.27.c 27-Jul-1952 Fishing Finger bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT a small shark'
  1952.07.27.b 27-Jul-1952 Fishing Thumb bitten by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT a small shark'
  1949.07.25 25-Jul-1949 Floating on his back Abdomen abraded, thigh lacerated  
  1943.12.04 04-Dec-1943 The Cuban freighter Libertad was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-129 Of the 18 crew who survived the sinking, 10 were taken by sharks. Cabarrocas was bitten but survived  
  1941.08.01 01-Aug-1941 Swimming at edge of channel Chest lacerated  
  1940.07.13.b 13-Jul-1940 Standing Ankle bitten  
  1940.07.13.a 13-Jul-1940 Standing Struck by shark immediately before it bit Tanner (see below)  
  1938.07.18 18-Jul-1938 Swimming Foot & ankle lacerated  
  1933.08.28.a 28-Aug-1933 Bathing Right heel & ankle bitten  
  1933.06.21 21-Jun-1933 Sitting in 3' of water Right knee & left leg bitten Thought to involve a 2.4 m [8'] lemon shark; two 2.4 m lemon sharks caught within 100 yds of the site a week prior to & a week after this incident
  1933.06.16 16-Jun-1933 Standing Left calf bitten  
  1929.08.05 05-Aug-1929 Bathing Left foot & ankle bitten  
  1925.08.02 02-Aug-1925 Swimming Multiple lacerations on both thighs, right buttock and hip  
  1924.07.31 31-Jul-1924 Standing Left knee & leg bitten. (Tooth fragment recovered from kneecap) Mako shark, 1.9 m [6.5']. Tooth fragment recovered & identified by J.T. Nichols.
  1919.05.29 29-May-1919 "Swimming vigorously" Left foot bitten & abraded  
  1917.06.03 03-Jun-1917 Swimming beside launch Right arm bitten  
  1913.07.12 12-July-1913   FATAL  
  1912.07.23 23-Jul-1912 Swimming Toes severed 8' shark
  1911.10.26 26-Oct-1911 Fell overboard from steamship Rio Grande FATAL  
  1907.07.00 Jul-1907 Floating in creek Slight injuries to left knee & calf 1.5 m [5'] shark
  1898.00.00.f 1898 Fishing (Seining) Lacerations to left hand White shark
  1897.09.06 06-Sep-1897 Standing Lacerations to lower leg  
  1896.06.21.R Reported 21-Jun-1896 Bathing Lacerations to foot and calf  
  1883.00.00.b 1883   Body found with arm severed by shark, but shark involvement prior to death was uncomfirmed  
  1883.00.00.a 1883   FATAL a school of sharks
  1863.09.13.R Reported 13-Sep-1863 Bathing Thrown into the air & bruised  
  1853.07.13.R Reported 13-Jul-1853 Swimming FATAL Tiger shark (pregnant)
  1853.00.00.b 1853 He was fighting a shark when his boat capsized & he disappeared His gold watch was later found in a shark but death may have been due to drowning  
  1852.00.00 1852 Vessel capsized, wading ashore carrying an oar FATAL, body was not recovered  
  1847.00.00.b 1847 Swimming Disappeared, thought to have been taken by a shark  
  1847.00.00.a Ca. 1847 Boating Hand severed  
  1840.00.00.a Ca. 1840 Accidentally thrown overboard & treading water while awaiting rescue FATAL, body was not recovered Said to be a 7.6 m [25'] shark
  1837.00.00.b Summer of 1837 Bathing Right foot bittten  
  1837.00.00.a Ca. 1837   Shark caught contained human remains Said to be a 7.6 m [25'] shark
  1817.06.24 24-Jun-1817 Swimming FATAL  
  ND-0148 2009? Swimming Minor injury  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Texas 2016.01.24.b 24-Jan-2016 Spearfishing Bruised ribs & tail bone, speargun broken and wetsuit cut Bull sharks x 2
  2015.10.05.a 05-Oct-2015 Wading Foot & hands bitten 4' to 5' shark
  2014.06.07 07-Jun-2014 Kneeling in the water Shallow lacerations & puncture wounds below shoulder  
  2013.06.17 17-Jun-2013 Swimming Left leg & hand bitten  
  2011.08.28.a 28-Aug-2011 Wade Fishing Lacerations to anterior left shin, abrasion to posteior right leg  
  2011.07.13.b 13-Jul-2011 Surf fishing Lacerations to left foot  
  2011.07.07.b 07-Jul-2011 Swimming Foot bitten  
  2011.07.07.a 07-Jul-2011 Wade Fishing Lacerations to right foot  
  2011.05.30 30-May-2011 Standing or boogie boardin Lacerations & punctures to right thigh  
  2011.03.29.R Reported 29-Mar-2011 Standing, holding shark pup Minor laceration to shoulder from captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT Blacktip shark pup
  2010.07.16.a 16-Jul-2010 Fishing Leg bitten  
  2010.06.27 27-Jun-2010 Surfing Lacerations to right foot Bull shark, 5'
  2009.07.24.b 24-Jul-2009 Wading Lacerations to anterior left lower leg  
  2006.10.07 07-Oct-2006 Surfing Lacerations to lower left leg 1' to 4' shark
  2006.07.23 23-Jul-2006 Surf fishing Right foot bitten Bull shark, 4' to 5'
  2005.08.19 19-Aug-2005 Walking Left foot bitten  
  2005.07.13 13-Jul-2005 Holding onto an inflatable boat Left foot bitten [4' to 5']
  2005.06.02 02-Jun-2005 Wading Two 2-inch lacerations on right foot  
  2005.04.07 07-Apr-2005 Surfing Left foot bitten  
  2004.09.10 10-Sep-2004 Surf fishing Minor scratch on calf Shark involvement questionable
  2004.07.27.a 27-Jul-2004 Swimming Right foot bitten 1.2 m to 1.5 m [4' to 5'] shark
  2004.07.25 25-Jul-2004 Wading / fishing & carrying a bag of fish Right forearm nearly severed and bites above & below the right knee Bull shark
  2004.05.29 29-May-2004 Wading Puncture wounds on shin 0.9 m to 1.5 m [3' to 5'] shark
  2004.05.04 04-May-2004 Tandem surfing No injury, board bitten Mako shark, 1.8 m [6']
  2003.08.29 29-Aug-2003 Fishing PROVOKED INCIDENT Hooked shark pulled onboard bit his arm 1.2 m [4'] bull shark
  2001.06.12 12-Jun-2001 Swimming Leg lacerated 1.5 m [5'] shark
  2001.05.29 29-May-2001   Survived  
  2000.07.07 07-Jul-2000 Jumping Ankle & foot lacerated Lemon shark, 2.1 m to 2.4 m [7' to 8']
  2000.06.10 10-Jun-2000 Surfing Foot lacerated Blacktip shark, 1.2 m to 1.8 m [4' to 6']
  1997.08.05 05-Aug-1997 Wading Wrist & am bitten 1 m shark
  1995.07.06 06-Jul-1995 Surfing Foot bitten  
  1990.08.19.b 19-Aug-1990 Surfing Minor cuts to foot  
  1990.08.19.a 19-Aug-1990 Wade fishing Minor injury  
  1990.07.22 22-Jul-1990 Wading 10-inch laceration to right foot  
  1989.10.11 11-Oct-1989 Surfing Foot & leg bitten 4' shark
  1989.07.07 07-Jul-1989 Playing Leg bitten 4' shark
  1987.07.12.b 12-Jul-1987 Body surfing Left foot bitten 4' shark
  1987.07.12.a 12-Jul-1987 Wading Puncture wounds to right foot 4' shark
  1987.04.18 18-Apr-1987 Swimming Right arm severed above elbow  
  1984.07.24.b 24-Jul-1984 Swimming Lacerations on right foot  
  1984.07.24.a 24-Jul-1984 Swimming Legs severely lacerated 1.2 m [4'] shark
  1977.06.06 06-Jun-1977 Collecting fish from net Lacerations to wrist Bull shark, 4' to 5'
  1976.04.28 28-Apr-1976   Possible drowning victim, remains retrieved from shark caught by fishermen on 28-Apr-1976 400-lb shark
  1969.05.25 25-May-1969 Surf-fishing Foot lacerated when he stepped on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 2' to 3' shark
  1966.07.31 31-Jul-1966 Diving for sand dollars Dorsum of right foot grazed Lemon shark or sandtiger shark
  1966.07.17.b 17-Jul-1966 Fishing Lacerations to right foot  
  1966.06.04 04-Jun-1966 Swimming Punctures on thigh & buttock a small shark
  1965.00.00.g Summer 1965 Dangling feet in the water Foot bitten  
  1962.08.19 19-Aug-1962 Surf fishing in waist-deep water FATAL, lower right leg bitten Unknown
  1960.08.25 25-Aug-1960 Aircraft crashed into sea Partial human remains spotted by helicopter, shark involvement, if any, may have been post-mortum 3 hammerhead sharks nearby
  1953.04.04 04-Apr-1953 Swimming Lacerations to right foot  
  1950.07.10 10-Jul-1950 Swimming Laceration to leg Hammerhead shark
  1950.07.09 09-Jul-1950   Human remains found in shark  
  1948.02.13 13-Feb-1948 C47 aircraft carrying 5,000 lbs of ice ditched in the sea FATAL. Womack was injured when plane went down, 3 days later he fell off liferaft & was taken by a shark  
  1939.07.14 14-Jul-1939 Seine netting Leg bitten by snared shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 18' shark
  1937.06.15 15-Jun-1937 Swimming FATAL  
  1937.05.30 30-May-1937 Fishing Leg nipped by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 4' shark
  1932.07.14.R Reported 14-Jul-1932   Body recovered from shark but death due to shark bite was not confirmed 9' shark
  1931.08.18 18-Aug-1931 Swimming Minor injury  
  1930.05.27 27-May-1930 Swimming / floating Lacerations to arm  
  1928.09.00 Sep-1928 Fishing Knee bitten  
  1911.09.23 23-Sep-1911 Jumped overboard to rescue companion FATAL  
  1911.05.01.R Reported 01-May-1911 Fishing Bitten on left leg by hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT 5' shark
  1911.00.00.b 1911 Swimming Minor injury to feet  
  1904.07.27 27-Jul-1904 Swimming FATAL, body not recovered  
  1902.11.01.R Reported 01-Nov-1902 Fishing Severe laceration to hand  
  1894.09.01.R Reported 01-Sep-1894 Fishing Laceration to calf PROVOKED INCIDENT  
  1892.09.16.R Reported 16-Sep-1892   Hand bitten  
  1889.07.19 19-Jul-1889 Fishing Leg bitten 18' shark
  1865.07.18.R Reported 18-Jul-1865 Bathing FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Virginia 2010.09.24 24-Sep-2010 Surfing Bite to left ankle and knee  
  2007.05.24 24-May-2007 Reviving a sedated shark Left shin bitten by captive shark PROVOKED INCIDENT A 10-year-old 94-pound pregnant blacktip reef shark
  2001.09.01 01-Sep-2001 Swimming FATAL, thigh bitten bull shark
  1999.00.00.a 1999 Body surfing Abrasions Shark involvement not confirmed
  1998.08.23.R Reported 23-Aug-1998 Spearfishing Lacerations to left hand Dusky shark, 12'
  1998.00.00.a 1998 Spearfishing on scuba & transferring fish onto a stringer Shark grasped diver's gloved hand. Glove was soaked with fish blood & slime sandtiger shark
  1991.07.00 July 1991 Boogie boarding Severe laceration to foot Shark involvement not confirmed
  1989.00.00.a 1989 Spearfishing using scuba & trailing a string of bleeding fish No injury, shark grabbed his fish and chased him to the boat  
  1983.08.15 15-Aug-1983 Swimming Foot bitten Sand shark
  1973.08.16 16-Aug-1973 Crabbing (spearing crabs) Elbow bitten 1.5 m to 1.8 m [5' to 6'] blacktip shark
  1960.07.03 03-Jul-1960 Fishing, tossing netted shark onboard Right arm bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT "sand shark"
  1956.00.00.e 1956 Removing shark from net Punctures on shin & calf PROVOKED INCIDENT 40-lb sand shark
  1956.00.00.d 1956 Swimming No details  
  1954.10.07 07-Oct-1954 American freighter Mormackite, bound from Buenos Aires for Baltimore, capsized & sank in heavy seas Rescue aircraft saw bodies in the water being bitten by sharks. One survivor saw a shark take off a mans leg & another reported that the second cook was killed by a shark  
  1939.05.03 03-May-1939 Washed off freighter Huncliff by a freak wave FATAL, attacked by shark, body not recovered  
  1928.11.12 12-Nov-1928 Sea Disaster, sinking of the SS Vestris FATAL  
  1894.09.12.R Reported 12-Sep-1894 Bathing Lacerations to leg  
  1891.06.11 11-Jun-1891 Fishing for sharks when he became entangled in net & fell overboard Fatal, but death may have been due to drowning  
  1852.08.00 Aug-1852 Swimming FATAL  


State Case # Date Activity Injury Species
Washington 1989.04.12 12-Apr-1989 Surfing (lying prone on his board) Forearm bitten White shark