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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 km from Macassar, False Bay | 01-03-1976 | White shark named “Spotty” | Shark leapt into boat, hitting Fanie Schoeman on his back before sliding into the sea | NO | 5 m skiboat Stephanie, occupants: Fanie Schoeman and Brigadier Bronkhorst | ||
| False Bay | 02-02-1976 | 2.5 m [8.25'] white shark | Shark watching | No injury to occupants, shark rammed bow, driving its head into the hull | NO | 6 m boat Suki Saki, occupants: E.C. Landells & 2 friends | |
| Hartenbos | 12-01-1976 | 4 m [13'] shark | Shark fishing | No injury to occupants, After shark was harpooned & shot, it holed the boat PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | 6 m catamaran, occupants: Peter Robertson, Beauchamp Robertson, Gerald Spence & 3 crew | |
| Kalk Bay | 10-01-1976 | 07h30 | White shark, 3 m [10'] | Fishing for snoek & yellowtail | Hooked shark leapt onboard & into fish well, which it smashed PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | 7 m fishing boat Metoo, occupants: Nicky & Paul Goles & 4 friends |
| South Beach, Durban | 18-11-1975 | 10h00 | Juvenile dusky shark | Standing | Left foot lacerated | NO | 33yo Michael van den Berg |
| Richards Bay | 31-08-1975 | 1.2 m [4'] shark | Paddleskiing | Right foot & ankle lacerated | NO | 21yo Tony Meehan | |
| Cape St. Francis | 16-08-1975 | 13h30 | White shark, 2.4 m [8'] | Surfing | Left leg & surfboard bitten | NO | 19yo David Robertson |
| Durban | 17-04-1975 | Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed | Probable drowning / scavenging | NO | Indian male | ||
| Millers Point | 04-04-1975 | Afternoon | White shark, 600-kg [1323-lb] | Spearfishing Competition | No injury, rammed by shark | NO | Kevin Thompson |
| Tongaat | 28-03-1975 | Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed | Swimming | Probable drowning / scavenging by a white shark | NO | Indian male |
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