List of all shark attacks in south-africa
Fatal Attacks
106
Unprovoked Attacks
406
Total Attacks
585
There have been a total of 585 shark attacks in SOUTH AFRICA. Out of those, 106 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 18.12%. 406 attacks came out of the blue while 179 have been provoked by humans.
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| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isipingo | 22-01-1992 | 17h30 | Zambesi shark, 1.7 m [5.5'] | Swimming | Right foot lacerated | NO | 19yo Noor-Mubeen Shaik |
| Sheffield Beach | 07-01-1992 | 17h15 | Possibly a 1.5 m [5'] blacktip shark | Spearfishing | Left cheek lacerated | NO | 36yo Daniel Van Huysteen |
| Gordon’s Bay | 18-05-1991 | 13h00 | 3.5 m [11.5'] female white shark named "Notchfin" | Scuba diving | No injury, tank scratched by shark | NO | Coen Marais |
| Miller’s Point | 11-02-1991 | 12h30 | 5.5 m [18'] white shark | Spearfishing | Foot & swim fin bitten | NO | 20yo Edward Hayman |
| Port Elizabeth | 25-12-1990 | Questionable incident | Survived | NO | male | ||
| Oudekraal | 14-09-1990 | 13h20 | 5 m [16.5'] white shark | Spearfishing | Right hand lacerated | NO | 26yo Nasri Gasant |
| Mossel Bay | 23-06-1990 | 15h45 | 4.5 m [14'9"] white shark | Scuba diving (but on surface) | FATAL, thigh bitten | YES | 21yo Monique Price |
| Protea Reef | 12-05-1990 | 6 m, 600-kg shark | Fishing | No injury to occupants, hooked shark freed itself, then rammed stern of boat PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | skiboat Double One, occupants: Anton & Michelle Gets, Ray Whitaker, John & Lyn Palmer | |
| Cintsa East | 05-05-1990 | 12h00 | 5.5 m [18'] white shark, identified by witnesses & tooth marks | Resting on surfboard | Thigh severely lacerated | NO | 22yo Richard Forrester |
| Cape Recife | 13-04-1990 | 14h00 | 2.3 m [7.5'] white shark, identified by M. Smale | Lying on surfboard & paddling | Leg bitten | NO | 23yo Conrad Botha |
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