List of all shark attacks in usa
Fatal Attacks
187
Unprovoked Attacks
1788
Total Attacks
2310
There have been a total of 2310 shark attacks in USA. Out of those, 187 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 8.10%. 1788 attacks came out of the blue while 522 have been provoked by humans.
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| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaka, Oahu | 27-10-2015 | 14h50 | Body boarding | Lacerations & puncture wounds to right thigh, calf & ankle | NO | 10yo Raymond Senensi | |
| Playalinda Beach, Brevard County | 20-10-2015 | 14h30 | 5' shark | Surfing | Lacerations to left hand | NO | 21yo Michael Salinger |
| Deerfield Beach, Broward County | 18-10-2015 | 13h50 | Spinner shark, 5' | Surfing | Left foot bitten | NO | 21yo Peter Kirn |
| Waikiki, | 16-10-2015 | 19h20 | No shark involvement | Surfing | Left foot bitten by eel | NO | 32yo male |
| Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Oahu | 16-10-2015 | 11h30 | Tiger shark, 7' | Swimming | Severe injuries to lower legs. Foot later surgically amputated. | NO | 44yo Tony Lee |
| Off Leffingwell Landing, San Luis Obispo County | 12-10-2015 | 11h00 | Hammerhead sp. | Kayak Fishing | No injury, shark rammed kayak repeatedly | NO | Jordan Pavacich |
| Shipyard Beach Club, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County | 08-10-2015 | 16h20 | Boogie boarding | Laceration to forearm | NO | 9yo Meti Kershner | |
| Leftovers, Oahu | 08-10-2015 | 10h25 | Tiger shark, 13' | Surfing | Left leg severed below the knee, defense injuries to left hand | NO | 25yo Colin Cook |
| Galveston | 04-10-2015 | 10h00 | 4' to 5' shark | Wading | Foot & hands bitten | NO | 13yo Gregory Slaughter |
| Pepper Park Beach, St. Lucie County | 04-10-2015 | 13h00 | Body boarding | 2 lacerations to ankle | NO | 22yo male |
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