Tiger Shark attacks

353 attacks recorded
Tiger shark attacks
Date Country Location Fatal?  
Jan 10th 1996 Reunion Saint-Paul Y Details
Aug 13th 1995 USA North Carolina N Details
Jun 13th 1995 USA Hawaii N Details
Jun 13th 1995 Hong Kong Clearwater Bay Y Details
Jan 24th 1995 South Africa KZN Y Details
Jan 31st 1994 USA Hawaii Y Details
Dec-1993 USA Hawaii Y Details
Nov 21st 1993 Australia Western Australia Y Details
Oct-1993 USA Hawaii N Details
Jun 10th 1993 USA Hawaii N Details
Mar 14th 1993 USA Hawaii N Details
Dec 28th 1992 USA Hawaii N Details
Dec 23rd 1992 USA Hawaii N Details
Nov 5th 1992 USA Hawaii Y Details
Oct 22nd 1992 USA Hawaii N Details
May 22nd 1992 Reunion Saint Joseph Y Details
Mar 28th 1992 USA Hawaii N Details
Feb 19th 1992 USA Hawaii Y Details
Nov 26th 1991 USA Hawaii Y Details
Nov 26th 1991 USA Hawaii N Details
Nov 19th 1991 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep 19th 1991 Bahamas N Details
Jul 1st 1991 Reunion Saint-Leu et l'Etang Sal N Details
Jun 7th 1991 Hong Kong Port Shelter Y Details
Oct 15th 1990 USA Hawaii N Details
Apr 9th 1990 Australia New South Wales N Details
03- Dec-1989 Australia Northern Territory N Details
Oct 14th 1989 USA Hawaii N Details
Jun 17th 1989 USA Louisiana N Details
Mar 4th 1989 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jan 3rd 1989 Australia New South Wales N Details
Aug 22nd 1988 USA Louisiana N Details
Jun 16th 1988 USA North Carolina N Details
Feb 2nd 1988 Fiji Vanua Levu N Details
Dec 13th 1987 Australia New South Wales N Details
Dec-1986 New Caledonia N Details
Dec 10th 1985 USA North Carolina N Details
Oct 18th 1985 USA Hawaii N Details
Jul 19th 1985 USA South Carolina N Details
Jan-1985 New Caledonia Southen Province N Details
Nov 30th 1984 Australia Queensland Y Details
Aug 24th 1984 USA Florida N Details
Jan 1st 1970 USA Florida N Details
Jul 26th 1983 Australia Queensland Y Details
Jul 25th 1983 Australia Queensland Y Details
Jul 25th 1983 Australia Queensland N Details
Sep 4th 1982 USA Florida N Details
May 1982 USA South Carolina N Details
Dec 13th 1981 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep 15th 1981 USA Florida Y Details
1981 Australia New South Wales N Details
May 5th 1981 South Africa Eastern Cape Province N Details
Jan 30th 1981 USA Florida N Details
Jan 1st 1981 South Africa KZN N Details
Aug 4th 1980 USA Hawaii N Details
Apr-1980 Mexico Sinaloa N Details
Mar 29th 1980 South Africa KZN Y Details
Oct 21st 1978 South Africa KZN Y Details
Jan 6th 1978 South Africa KZN N Details
Dec 19th 1977 South Africa Eastern Cape Province N Details
Sep 6th 1976 USA Florida N Details
No date, Before 1975 Papua New Guinea Milne Bay Province Y Details
Sep-1973 Red Sea Sinai Peninsula N Details
1973 Palau Aulong Island N Details
Apr 16th 1972 Western Samoa Upolu Island Y Details
Nov-1967 South Africa KZN N Details
Sep 20th 1967 USA Hawaii N Details
Jan 22nd 1967 South Africa Western Cape Province N Details
Jul 31st 1966 USA Texas N Details
Apr 4th 1965 Palau Western Caroline Islands N Details
May 8th 1964 Fiji Vita Levu Y Details
Jan 1st 1970 Fiji N Details
Dec 4th 1963 New Britain South Coast, East New Britain Y Details
Nov 30th 1963 Papua New Guinea Gulf Province N Details
Nov 28th 1963 Fiji Lau Province N Details
Sep 26th 1963 USA Florida coast (Gulf of Mexico) N Details
Jul 28th 1963 Federated States Of Micronesia Eastern Caroline Islands N Details
No date, Before 1963 Bahrein Y Details
Apr 16th 1961 USA Florida N Details
Feb 19th 1960 Papua New Guinea Central Province Y Details
Feb 10th 1960 Australia New South Wales N Details
Dec 29th 1959 Australia Queensland N Details
Oct-1959 Fiji Kadavu N Details
Aug 30th 1959 Australia Tasmania N Details
1959 Atlantic Ocean N Details
May 3rd 1959 USA Florida N Details
Apr 11th 1959 Australia Torres Strait N Details
Mar-1959 USA Florida N Details
Dec 13th 1958 USA Hawaii Y Details
Dec 12th 1958 American Samoa Tutuila Island, Y Details
Jul 27th 1958 USA Florida N Details
Jul 27th 1958 USA Florida N Details
Jul-1958 Bahamas Abaco Islands N Details
Jun 24th 1958 USA Florida N Details
Dec 26th 1956 Papua New Guinea Milne Bay Province Y Details
Sep-1956 Mayotte Mozambique Channel Y Details
1950s Australia Torres Strait N Details
Mar-1953 Papua New Guinea Milne Bay Province Y Details
Jul 5th 1952 USA Puerto Rico N Details
Mar 1st 1950 Australia Western Australia N Details
tiger shark
Tiger Shark

Over the years, the topic of tiger shark attacks has stirred both concern and fascination among beachgoers and marine enthusiasts alike. Second only in size to the great white shark, tigers are known for their powerful jaws and insatiable appetite. It is little suprise the tiger shark has gained notoriety as one of the most formidable predators in the world's oceans.

Tiger sharks, scientifically identified as Galeocerdo cuvier, are found in warm and tropical waters across the globe, making encounters with humans a distinct possibility in many popular beach destinations from Hawaii to Australia. While these fairly common sharks are responsible for a small number of shark attacks, their potentially lethal capabilities have sparked discussions on coastal safety and conservation efforts.

Experts assert that most negative interactions between humans and tiger sharks are cases of mistaken identity, where the shark confuses a person for prey. That said they have a wide range of prey and have sometimes been referred to as the "dustbins of the ocean"! Despite their fearsome reputation, these sharks, like other marine creatures, play a vital role in maintaining the balance of ocean ecosystems.

Understanding the patterns and triggers behind tiger shark attacks is crucial for ensuring the safety of beachgoers. Research indicates that factors such as proximity to prey, feeding habits, and the availability of food sources can influence the likelihood of an encounter. Conservationists emphasize the importance of coexistence, calling for responsible tourism practices and increased awareness to minimize potential conflicts between humans and these apex predators.

Attacks by country

  • USA (155)
  • AUSTRALIA (70)
  • SOUTH AFRICA (18)
  • BRAZIL (11)
  • NEW CALEDONIA (11)
  • FIJI (10)
  • BAHAMAS (8)
  • REUNION (6)
  • MEXICO (6)
  • PAPUA NEW GUINEA (6)