List of all shark attacks in australia
Fatal Attacks
286
Unprovoked Attacks
960
Total Attacks
1374
There have been a total of 1374 shark attacks in AUSTRALIA. Out of those, 286 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 20.82%. 960 attacks came out of the blue while 414 have been provoked by humans.
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| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairview | 12-01-2017 | 13h30 | Swimming | Injury to hand | NO | 57yo | |
| 07-01-2017 | Bull shark | Spearfishing | No attack, shark made a threat display | NO | 35yo Kerry Daniel | ||
| Merimbula | 02-01-2017 | 18h00 | Shark involvement not confirmed | Wading | Minor injuries to foot & toes | NO | 20yo Mitchell Collins |
| Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, Ningaloo | 23-12-2016 | Morning | a small shark | Snorkeling | Buttock bitten | NO | female |
| Trigg Beach | 13-12-2016 | 09h30 | Free diving | Punctures to left foot/ankle | NO | 61yo Tim Roberts | |
| Merimbula | 05-12-2016 | 02h00 | Wobbegong shark, 2m | Surf fishing | Lacerations to both hands while attempting to land a hooked shark PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | 20yo Jesse Phillips |
| Booti Booti National Park | 30-11-2016 | 09h00 | White shark | Surfing | Injuries to foot & arm | NO | 65yo Colin Rowland |
| Queenscliff | 27-11-2016 | 11h00 | Broadnose sevengill shark, 1.5 m | Fishing | Laceration to right hand by hooked & gaffed shark. PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | 73yo Rod McFarlane |
| Broken Head Beach | 23-10-2016 | 07h30 | Surfing | Lacerations to left thigh | NO | 36yo Jade Fitzpatrick | |
| Kings Beach, Caloundra | 14-10-2016 | 18h00 | Surfing | Torso nipped | NO | Cooper Hallam |
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