Tiger Shark attacks

356 attacks recorded
Tiger shark attacks
Date Country Location Fatal?  
Apr 28th 2018 Costa Rica Cocos Island N Details
Apr 23rd 2018 Maldives Alifu Alifu Atoll N Details
Apr 14th 2018 Bahamas New Providence N Details
Mar 31st 2018 USA Hawaii N Details
Dec 31st 2017 USA Hawaii N Details
Nov 30th 2017 Costa Rica Cocos Island N Details
Nov 30th 2017 Costa Rica Cocos Island Y Details
Nov 4th 2017 Cuba Holquin Province Y Details
Oct 9th 2017 USA Hawaii N Details
Jul 23rd 2017 USA New Jersey N Details
Jan 1st 1970 Mexico Tabasco N Details
Jun 2nd 2017 Bahamas New Providence N Details
May 28th 2017 USA Florida N Details
Apr 14th 2017 USA Hawaii N Details
Feb 6th 2017 South Africa KZN N Details
Nov 14th 2016 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep 7th 2016 USA Hawaii N Details
Aug 6th 2016 USA Hawaii N Details
Jul 17th 2016 USA Alabama N Details
Apr 9th 2016 New Caledonia Grand Terre Y Details
Mar 2nd 2016 Brazil Santa Catarina State N Details
Jan 23rd 2016 USA Hawaii N Details
Dec 21st 2015 Brazil Pernambuco N Details
Oct 17th 2015 USA Hawaii N Details
Oct 9th 2015 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep 20th 2015 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep-2015 Fiji N Details
Jun 24th 2015 USA North Carolina N Details
Mar 18th 2015 USA Hawaii N Details
Feb 14th 2015 Reunion d’Étang-Salé Y Details
Dec 15th 2014 Australia Queensland Y Details
Oct 31st 2014 USA Hawaii N Details
Oct 22nd 2014 USA Hawaii N Details
Jul 27th 2014 USA North Carolina N Details
Dec 11th 2013 USA Hawaii N Details
Nov 30th 2013 Australia New South Wales Y Details
Oct 20th 2013 USA Hawaii N Details
Aug 14th 2013 USA Hawaii Y Details
Jul 29th 2013 USA Hawaii N Details
Jun 18th 2013 USA Hawaii N Details
Mar 12th 2013 Jamaica St. Catherine Y Details
Jan 16th 2013 USA Hawaii N Details
Dec 25th 2012 South Africa Eastern Cape Province Y Details
Dec 19th 2012 Australia Western Australia N Details
Dec 2nd 2012 Australia New South Wales N Details
Nov 30th 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
Nov 4th 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
Nov 4th 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
Oct 27th 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep 2nd 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
May 20th 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
Apr 3rd 2012 USA Hawaii N Details
Jan 1st 1970 Bahamas N Details
Jan 19th 2012 Australia Western Australia N Details
Jan 2nd 2012 Australia Queensland N Details
Sep 11th 2011 Papua New Guinea Central Province N Details
Aug 17th 2011 USA North Carolina N Details
May 25th 2011 USA Hawaii N Details
May 22nd 2011 USA Hawaii N Details
Jul 17th 2010 USA North Carolina N Details
Jan 1st 1970 Egypt N Details
Dec 5th 2009 USA New Jersey N Details
Aug 6th 2009 USA Hawaii N Details
Jan 24th 2009 South Africa Eastern Cape Province Y Details
Sep 9th 2008 USA Hawaii N Details
Aug 11th 2008 USA Hawaii N Details
May 24th 2008 Bahamas Grand Bahama Island N Details
Apr 28th 2008 Mexico Guerrero Y Details
Apr 20th 2008 Australia New South Wales N Details
Jan 1st 1970 South Africa KZN N Details
Dec 10th 2007 USA Hawaii N Details
Oct 29th 2007 USA Hawaii N Details
Sep 30th 2007 New Caledonia Loyalty Islands Y Details
Aug 28th 2007 USA Hawaii N Details
Aug 20th 2007 USA Delaware N Details
Jun 24th 2007 USA Hawaii N Details
May 7th 2007 USA Hawaii N Details
Apr 9th 2007 New Caledonia N Details
Jan 1st 1970 New Zealand COOK ISLANDS N Details
Jan 25th 2007 New Caledonia North Province N Details
Jan 14th 2007 South Africa Eastern Cape Province Y Details
Jan 1st 2007 USA Hawaii N Details
Jul 10th 2006 Brazil Pernambuco Y Details
May 31st 2006 USA Hawaii N Details
May 28th 2006 USA Hawaii N Details
May 19th 2006 USA Guam N Details
Apr 9th 2006 Brazil Pernambuco N Details
Mar 23rd 2006 USA Hawaii N Details
Mar 18th 2006 Fiji Vitu Levu N Details
Feb 1st 2006 Tonga Vava'u Y Details
Jan 11th 2006 Bahamas Grand Bahama Island N Details
Dec 21st 2005 USA Hawaii N Details
Oct 13th 2005 USA Hawaii N Details
Jan 1st 1970 Australia New South Wales N Details
Jun 18th 2005 USA Hawaii N Details
May 14th 2005 USA Hawaii N Details
May 2nd 2005 USA Hawaii N Details
Mar 12th 2005 USA New Mexico N Details
Mar 10th 2005 South Africa KZN N Details
Feb 16th 2005 USA Hawaii 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 (156)
  • AUSTRALIA (72)
  • SOUTH AFRICA (18)
  • BRAZIL (11)
  • NEW CALEDONIA (11)
  • FIJI (10)
  • BAHAMAS (8)
  • REUNION (6)
  • MEXICO (6)
  • PAPUA NEW GUINEA (6)