Great White Shark attacks

697 attacks recorded
Great White shark attacks
Date Country Location Fatal?  
Jan 9th 2024 Australia South Australia N Details
1700s France N Details
Nov 2nd 2023 New Zealand North Island N Details
Oct 31st 2023 Australia South Australia Y Details
Aug 25th 2023 Australia New South Wales N Details
May 13th 2023 Australia South Australia Y Details
Nov 4th 2022 USA California N Details
Oct 2nd 2022 USA California N Details
Sep 25th 2022 South Africa Western Cape Province Y Details
Aug 17th 2022 Australia New South Wales N Details
Aug 15th 2022 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jun 28th 2022 South Africa Western Cape Province Y Details
Jun 22nd 2022 USA California N Details
Feb 26th 2022 USA California Y Details
Feb 5th 2022 Australia Western Australia N Details
Sep 5th 2021 Australia New South Wales Y Details
Jul 19th 2021 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jul 5th 2021 Australia New South Wales N Details
Jun 26th 2021 USA California N Details
May 18th 2021 Australia New South Wales Y Details
Apr 13th 2021 South Africa Eastern Cape Province Y Details
Feb 2nd 2021 USA Maui N Details
Jan 22nd 2021 USA Florida N Details
Jan 21st 2021 Australia South Australia Y Details
Dec 30th 2020 USA California N Details
Dec 6th 2020 Australia South Australia N Details
Sep 16th 2020 Australia New South Wales N Details
Sep 7th 2020 Australia Queensland Y Details
Aug 30th 2020 Australia New South Wales N Details
Aug 28th 2020 USA California N Details
Aug 14th 2020 Australia New South Wales N Details
Jul 31st 2020 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jul 29th 2020 Australia Tasmania N Details
Jul 27th 2020 USA Maine Y Details
Jul 17th 2020 Australia Tasmania N Details
Jul 11th 2020 Australia New South Wales Y Details
Jun 7th 2020 Australia New South Wales Y Details
May 9th 2020 USA California Y Details
Jan 1st 1970 New Zealand North Island N Details
Feb 22nd 2020 New Zealand North Island N Details
Jan 5th 2020 Australia Western Australia Y Details
Dec 20th 2019 Australia New South Wales N Details
Nov 9th 2019 South Africa Eastern Cape Province N Details
Nov 6th 2019 USA California N Details
Oct 5th 2019 Australia New South Wales N Details
Oct 5th 2019 USA California N Details
Sep 7th 2019 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jan 1st 1970 New Zealand Chatham Islands N Details
Jul 10th 2019 South Africa Eastern Cape Province N Details
May 7th 2019 USA California N Details
Jan 8th 2019 USA California N Details
Nov 11th 2018 South Africa KZN N Details
Oct 23rd 2018 USA California N Details
Oct 13th 2018 Australia Western Australia N Details
Sep 29th 2018 USA California N Details
Sep 27th 2018 USA California N Details
Sep 15th 2018 USA Massachusetts Y Details
Aug 15th 2018 USA Massachusetts N Details
Jun 25th 2018 USA California N Details
Apr 24th 2018 Australia Western Australia N Details
Apr 22nd 2018 South Africa Western Cape Province N Details
Apr 3rd 2018 South Africa Eastern Cape Province N Details
Feb 23rd 2018 Australia New South Wales N Details
Jan 13th 2018 Australia New South Wales N Details
Nov 24th 2017 USA California N Details
Oct 22nd 2017 Australia South Australia N Details
Sep 25th 2017 Australia Western Australia N Details
Sep-17 Australia Western Australia N Details
Sep 10th 2017 Australia New South Wales N Details
Aug 29th 2017 Australia Victoria N Details
Aug 23rd 2017 USA Massachusetts N Details
Aug 1st 2017 USA California N Details
Jul 20th 2017 USA California N Details
Jul 20th 2017 USA California N Details
Jul 14th 2017 USA Washington N Details
Jul 11th 2017 USA California N Details
Jul 7th 2017 South Africa Eastern Cape Province N Details
Jun 11th 2017 Australia Western Australia N Details
Apr 17th 2017 Australia Western Australia Y Details
Mar 18th 2017 USA California N Details
Feb 1st 2017 USA South Carolina N Details
Dec 19th 2016 South Africa Western Cape Province N Details
Dec 1st 2016 Australia New South Wales N Details
Oct 13th 2016 Mexico N Details
Sep 26th 2016 Australia New South Wales N Details
Sep 1st 2016 USA California N Details
Sep-2016 Mexico N Details
Jul 28th 2016 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jul 8th 2016 USA California N Details
Jul 7th 2016 USA California N Details
Jun 23rd 2016 South Africa Western Cape Province N Details
May 31st 2016 Australia Western Australia Y Details
Apr 22nd 2016 South Africa Western Cape Province N Details
Dec 26th 2015 South Africa KZN N Details
Dec 13th 2015 Australia New South Wales N Details
Oct 25th 2015 South Africa Western Cape Province N Details
Sep 24th 2015 USA California N Details
Sep 6th 2015 USA California N Details
Sep 4th 2015 Australia New South Wales N Details
Aug 29th 2015 USA California N Details
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White Shark

In the vast realm of the world's oceans, great white shark attacks have long captured the imagination and fears of beachgoers and marine enthusiasts alike. While these incidents are statistically extremely rare, they loom large in public perception due to the predatory nature of these iconic marine creatures.

Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are apex predators, patrolling coastal waters in search of seals, sea lions, and fish. Despite their fearsome reputation, attacks on humans are infrequent and often a case of mistaken identity. Understanding the factors contributing to these rare events is crucial for both public safety and shark conservation efforts.

Research suggests that certain coastal areas, known as hotspots, witness higher occurrences of great white shark-human interactions and consequently attacks. These hotspots are often associated with seasonal migrations of seals or fish, drawing sharks closer to shore. Additionally, factors such as water temperature, prey availability, and individual shark behavior contribute to the likelihood of an encounter.

Advancements in technology, such as satellite tagging and underwater cameras, have provided scientists with valuable insights into the behavior of great white sharks. Researchers are working to develop strategies to mitigate potential risks, including early-warning systems, education campaigns, and innovative shark deterrent technologies.

Efforts are underway to shift the narrative surrounding great white sharks from one of fear to one of understanding and coexistence. Conservation initiatives stress the importance of protecting these apex predators, recognizing their vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.

As we delve deeper into the fascinating world of great white sharks, our evolving understanding of their behavior and interactions with humans is reshaping the dialogue around these awe-inspiring creatures, fostering a newfound appreciation for the delicate balance that exists between predator and prey in the vast expanses of the world's oceans.

Attacks by country

  • USA (223)
  • AUSTRALIA (173)
  • SOUTH AFRICA (172)
  • ITALY (29)
  • NEW ZEALAND (23)
  • CROATIA (8)
  • CHILE (6)
  • MEXICO (5)
  • GREECE (5)
  • JAPAN (5)