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Haiangriffe in Australien

Kein Land hat ein längeres oder umfassenderes Hai-Vorfallsregister als Australien. Die SharkSider-Datenbank enthält 1.538 Einträge dazu, beginnend mit einem Hai, der 1788 im Hafen von Sydney Ruder und Steuer eines Fischerboots biss, bis zur aktuellen Saison, und 310 dieser Einträge endeten tödlich. Im Folgenden wird das Register nach Bundesstaat, Jahrzehnt, Aktivität und Art aufgeschlüsselt, gefolgt von jedem einzelnen Vorfall in der Tabelle, die wöchentlich aktualisiert wird.

Aktualisiert September 2026Datenbankeinträge 1538 · letzter 2026Geprüft von SharkSider Editorial Team
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Australien verzeichnet in der SharkSider-Datenbank 1.538 dokumentierte Hai-Vorfälle (1788–2026), 310 davon tödlich. New South Wales hat die meisten Einträge (543), Queensland ist Zweiter (429, einschließlich der Perlfischgründe der Torres-Straße), dann Western Australia (256), South Australia (122), Victoria (98), Tasmanien (46) und das Northern Territory (27). Der Weiße Hai ist die am häufigsten identifizierte Art, gefolgt vom Kupferhai, dem Tigerhai, dem Teppichhai und dem Bullenhai.

Seit 2000 gab es 592 Vorfälle und 53 Todesfälle, und die Gefahrenkarte hat sich verschoben: Western Australia verzeichnete 21 dieser Todesfälle bei 159 Vorfällen, South Australia 11 bei 46, während New South Wales 10 Todesfälle bei 213 Vorfällen hatte und Victoria bei 36 Vorfällen keinen einzigen. Surfen und Brettsport sind die häufigste Aktivität in der Tabelle (393 Einträge), knapp vor Schwimmen und Waten (387) sowie Tauchen oder Speerfischen (281). Der letzte als tödlich markierte Eintrag stammt von Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia, im September 2026.

Haiangriffe in Australien
Haiangriffe in Australien: jeder Vorfall aus der SharkSider-Datenbank, nach Bundesstaat, Jahrzehnt und Art.
Auf dieser Seite
  1. Warum Australien das schwerste Hai-Vorfallsregister der Welt trägt
  2. Wo sich Australiens Haiangriffe häufen, Bundesstaat für Bundesstaat
  3. Das vollständige Register: jeder Haiangriff in Australien
  4. Die im Vorfallsregister Australiens genannten Haiarten
  5. Was das australische Register über Sicherheit im Wasser sagt
  6. Australien im weltweiten Vergleich
  7. Haiangriffsregister rund um Australien
  8. Häufige Fragen
  9. Quellen

Warum Australien das schwerste Hai-Vorfallsregister der Welt trägt

Australiens Register ist groß aus Gründen, die nichts mit ungewöhnlich aggressiven Haien zu tun haben. Die Küstenlinie erstreckt sich über zehntausende Kilometer durch drei Ozeane und jedes Klima von den Tropen bis zur Subantarktis, sodass das Land den vollständigen Satz an Arten beherbergt, die einen Menschen töten können: Weiße Haie entlang der kühlen südlichen Hälfte von Perth rund um bis nach Sydney, Tigerhaie durch Queensland, den Norden von Western Australia und die Torres-Straße, und Bullenhaie in den Flussmündungen, Häfen und Kanalseen der Ostküste. Hinzu kommt eine Bevölkerung, die an der Küste lebt und das ganze Jahr über ins Wasser geht, um zu surfen, zu schwimmen, mit dem Speer zu fischen und nach Seeohren und Jakobsmuscheln zu tauchen, sowie eine dokumentarische Tradition, die Vorfälle seit der ersten britischen Besiedlung aufgezeichnet hat.

Dieser letzte Punkt ist beim Lesen der Zahlen wichtig. Von den 1.538 Einträgen stammen 143 aus der Zeit vor 1900 (60 davon tödlich) und 4 tragen kein verwertbares Datum; die verbleibenden 1.389 Einträge ab 1900, 249 davon tödlich, bilden die Grundlage für das Jahrzehnt-Diagramm weiter unten. Die ältesten Fälle sind Bade-Todesfälle im Hafen von Sydney von 1791 bis in die 1890er Jahre, dazu eine lange Reihe von Todesfällen bei Perltauchern in der Torres-Straße und vor dem Northern Territory, die den tödlichen Anteil des frühen Registers erhöhen.

Nach Bundesstaat aufgeschlüsselt führt New South Wales mit 543 Einträgen und 106 Todesfällen, Queensland hat 429 Einträge und 105 Todesfälle (76 dieser Einträge, 23 davon tödlich, stammen aus der Torres-Straße und von Thursday Island), Western Australia 256 und 36, South Australia 122 und 29, Victoria 98 und 15, Tasmanien 46 und 10, und das Northern Territory 27 und 3. Die übrigen 17 Einträge sind keinem Bundesstaat zugeordnet: Norfolk Island, die Cocos-(Keeling-)Inseln, ein Aquarium, ein Schiffswrack von 1966 weit vor der Ostküste, ein Schwindel aus dem Jahr 2005 und eine Handvoll undatierter Perlfischerei- und Fischereieinträge. Die 1930er Jahre (132 Vorfälle, 35 tödlich) und die 1960er Jahre (135 Vorfälle, 12 tödlich) waren die beiden geschäftigsten Jahrzehnte des 20. Jahrhunderts; die 2010er Jahre mit 263 Vorfällen und 21 Todesfällen sind das geschäftigste Jahrzehnt im gesamten Register, und die 2020er Jahre haben bereits 154 Vorfälle und 17 Todesfälle verzeichnet.

Der wichtigste Trend ist der Rückgang der Todesrate. In den 1900er Jahren waren 26 von 41 registrierten Vorfällen tödlich, in den 1920er Jahren 40 von 98. Seit 2000 liegt das Verhältnis bei 53 Todesfällen auf 592 Vorfälle, unter einem von zehn, weil heute weit mehr kleinere Bisse gemeldet werden, weil sich Strandwachen, Hubschrauber und die Traumaversorgung verbessert haben, und weil ein großer Teil der modernen Einträge gebissene Surfbretter, angestoßene Kajaks oder Haie sind, die an einem Schwimmer vorbeistreiften und wieder verschwanden.

Wo sich Australiens Haiangriffe häufen, Bundesstaat für Bundesstaat

Die Einträge verteilen sich nicht gleichmäßig entlang der Küste. Acht Küstenabschnitte machen die meisten modernen Vorfälle und fast alle Todesfälle seit 2000 aus.

  • Sydneys Strände und Hafen (New South Wales)Die mit Abstand größte Häufung in der Datenbank: 176 Einträge und 54 Todesfälle für die Region Sydney, die überwiegende Mehrheit davon Hafen- und Fluss-Badetodesfälle zwischen 1900 und 1963, als Bullenhaie Schwimmer im Middle Harbour, in den Flüssen Lane Cove und Parramatta, in der Botany Bay und im Georges River angriffen. Die Ozeanstrände hatten ihre eigene dunkle Serie 1922 (zwei Todesfälle bei Coogee), 1929 (Bondi zweimal, Maroubra) und 1935 bis 1936 (North Narrabeen, Maroubra, Manly). Nach einer langen ruhigen Phase wurde im Februar 2022 ein Schwimmer bei Buchan Point getötet, ein Surfer verlor im September 2025 bei Long Reef beide Beine und einen Arm, und ein Bullenhai verletzte im Januar 2026 im Hafen bei Nielsen Park eine Person schwer, die von den Felsen sprang, gefolgt von einem Weißen Hai bei Coogee im Juni 2026.
  • Ballina, Lennox Head und Byron Bay (Northern Rivers, New South Wales)Vierzig Einträge, 31 davon seit 2000, fast alle Surfer. Die beiden Todesfälle sind ein Bodyboarder, der im April 2008 von einem Bullenhai am Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, getötet wurde, und ein Schwimmer am Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, im September 2014. Die Serie von Weißer-Hai-Bissen 2015 bis 2016 bei East Ballina, Lennox Head und Lighthouse Beach ist der Grund, warum diese Küste heute Köderleinen und Drohnenpatrouillen hat; der jüngste Eintrag ist ein Surfer, der im Januar 2026 am Angels Beach vom Brett gestoßen wurde.
  • Die Mid-North Coast von New South Wales: von Tuncurry bis Coffs HarbourDer geschäftigste Abschnitt des Bundesstaats seit 2020. Weiße Haie töteten Surfer bei Wilsons Headland im Juli 2020, am Tuncurry Beach im Mai 2021 und am Emerald Beach im September 2021, und bissen Surfer bei Port Macquarie 2023 und 2024. Bullenhaie wurden bei mehreren jüngeren Verletzungen genannt, darunter zwei Schwimmer, die am selben Tag im November 2025 in der Crowdy Bay gebissen wurden, und ein Surfer am Red Cliff Beach im Yuraygir-Nationalpark im Mai 2026.
  • Perth, Rottnest Island und Fremantle (Western Australia)Siebzig Einträge und 10 Todesfälle für die Metropolküste, 39 der Einträge seit 2000. Die modernen Todesfälle reichen von Cottesloe im November 2000 über Port Kennedy 2008, erneut Cottesloe und Rottnest Island im Abstand von zwei Wochen im Oktober 2011, einen Taucher bei Mindarie 2016, einen Schwimmer am Port Beach im November 2021 bis zu einem Schwimmer, der im Februar 2023 in Fremantle von einem Bullenhai getötet wurde, und einem Schwimmer, der am 18. September 2026 am Sorrento Beach in Perth von einem Weißen Hai getötet wurde, dem letzten registrierten Todesfall in Western Australia und im ganzen Land. Im Mai 2026 wurde ein Apnoetaucher am Horseshoe Reef vor Rottnest schwer verletzt.
  • Die Kaps von Margaret River und Esperance (südliches Western Australia)Zwischen Bunker Bay und Gracetown verzeichnet das Register 23 Einträge, 22 davon seit 2000, und vier Todesfälle von Surfern oder Bodyboardern: Lefthanders 2004, Cowaramup Bay 2010, Bunker Bay 2011 und Gracetown 2013. Esperance, weit im Osten, hat nur neun Einträge, aber vier Todesfälle: ein gesunkenes Boot 1896, dann Surfer bei Kelpies 2017 und Kelp Beds im Oktober 2020 sowie ein Gerätetaucher bei Cull Island im Januar 2020, wobei Weiße Haie in den Fällen von 2017 und Cull Island genannt werden und für Kelp Beds nur ein vier Meter langer Hai. Ein Surfer verlor 2014 in der Wylie Bay einen Arm und eine Hand an zwei Weiße Haie.
  • Die Eyre-Halbinsel und Adelaides Strände (South Australia)South Australias Vorfälle sind wenige, aber ungewöhnlich tödlich. Die Eyre-Halbinsel verzeichnet 26 Einträge und 11 Todesfälle, darunter zwei Surfer, die im September 2000 an aufeinanderfolgenden Tagen bei Cactus Beach und Black Point getötet wurden, ein Kammmuscheltaucher bei Smoky Bay 2002, ein Seeohrentaucher vor Coffin Bay 2011 sowie Surfer bei Elliston im Mai 2023 und Streaky Bay im Oktober 2023. Rund um Adelaide töteten Weiße Haie 2004 einen geschleppten Surfer am West Beach, 2005 einen Gerätetaucher bei Glenelg und im Dezember 2023 einen Surfer bei Ethel Beach auf der Yorke-Halbinsel.
  • Gold Coast, North Stradbroke Island und die Kanalseen (Südost-Queensland)Die Gold Coast verzeichnet 32 Einträge und sechs Todesfälle. Zwei der modernen Fälle ereigneten sich nicht in der Brandung, sondern in den Wohnkanalseen: ein Schwimmer am Miami Lake im Dezember 2002 und ein weiterer am Burleigh Lake im Februar 2003, beide Bullenhaien zugeschrieben. Ein Weißer Hai tötete im September 2020 einen Surfer am Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta, und ein Bullenhai tötete im Januar 2006 einen Schwimmer bei Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island. Der Tigerhai-Todesfall von 1937 bei Kirra ist der bekannteste historische Fall.
  • Whitsundays, das Great Barrier Reef und die Torres-Straße (Nord-Queensland)Vorgelagerte Riffe und Inseln verzeichnen 67 Einträge und 16 Todesfälle, meist Speerfischer und Schwimmer, die von Booten kamen: Ein Tigerhai tötete im Dezember 2014 einen Speerfischer bei Rudder Reef, und im April 2020 starb ein Schwimmer bei North West Island. Cid Harbour in den Whitsundays brachte im September 2018 zwei schwere Bisse und im November 2018 einen Todesfall hervor, ein Tigerhai durchtrennte 2019 vor Airlie Beach einem Schnorchler den Fuß und biss im Oktober 2024 einen weiteren. Die 76 Einträge und 23 Todesfälle der Torres-Straße betreffen meist Taucher, vor allem Perlmuschel- und Trochustaucher zwischen 1868 und den 1950er Jahren; der letzte tödliche Fall dort war 1954.

Das vollständige Register: jeder Haiangriff in Australien

Alles unten wird aus der SharkSider-Datenbank generiert, die das International Shark Attack File, das Global Shark Attack File und verifizierte australische Berichte zusammenführt und wöchentlich aktualisiert wird. Weil das Register so lang ist, beginnt die Tabelle mit den 25 neuesten Einträgen und fasst den Rest in je einer Gruppe pro Jahrzehnt zusammen; die 147 Einträge, die älter als 1900 oder undatiert sind, stehen ganz am Ende.

  • Erfasste Vorfälle1538 (1391 seit 1900)
  • Tödlich310
  • Erfasste Jahre1788–2026
  • Seit 2000592 Vorfälle, 53 tödlich
  • Häufigste AktivitätSurfing & boards
  • Am häufigsten identifizierter HaiWhite
Erfasste Vorfälle nach Jahrzehnt seit 1900 (dunkler = tödlich)
  • 411900er
  • 461910er
  • 981920er
  • 1321930er
  • 741940er
  • 961950er
  • 1351960er
  • 601970er
  • 471980er
  • 701990er
  • 1732000er
  • 2632010er
  • 1562020er

Die jüngsten Vorfälle

  • 18 September 2026 · Sorrento Beach Perth, Western AustraliaSwimming — Fatal. body not recoveredHai: Great White shark · tödlich
  • 14 September 2026 · Glenfield Beach Geraldton, Western AustraliaSurfing — Foot severed above the ankle serious leg injuriesHai nicht identifiziert · nicht tödlich
  • 21 July 2026 · Bundaberg, QueenslandHydrofoiling — No injuriesHai: 3m shark unidentified · nicht tödlich
  • 18 July 2026 · Coral Point Bruny Island, TasmaniaSpearfishing — Severe bite to forearmHai: Broadnose Sevengill shark 2m · nicht tödlich
  • 13 June 2026 · Coogee Beach, NSWSwimming — Bite wound to l thigh bite wounds both arms l arm amputated in hospitalHai: Great White Shark 4m · nicht tödlich
  • 6 June 2026 · Michaelmas Island King George Sound, Western AustraliaSpearfishing — Critical head injuriesHai: Great White shark 4.5 m · nicht tödlich

Alle erfassten Vorfälle

Die 25 jüngsten von 1538 erfassten Vorfällen für Australien (neueste zuerst) — ältere Jahrzehnte lassen sich unten aufklappen
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
18 September 2026Sorrento Beach Perth, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal. body not recoveredGreat White sharkTödlich
14 September 2026Glenfield Beach Geraldton, Western AustraliaSurfingFoot severed above the ankle serious leg injuries—Überlebt
21 July 2026Bundaberg, QueenslandHydrofoilingNo injuries3m shark unidentifiedÜberlebt
18 July 2026Coral Point Bruny Island, TasmaniaSpearfishingSevere bite to forearmBroadnose Sevengill shark 2mÜberlebt
13 June 2026Coogee Beach, NSWSwimmingBite wound to l thigh bite wounds both arms l arm amputated in hospitalGreat White Shark 4mÜberlebt
6 June 2026Michaelmas Island King George Sound, Western AustraliaSpearfishingCritical head injuriesGreat White shark 4.5 mÜberlebt
31 May 2026Red Cliff beach Yuraygir National Park, NSWSurfingBite wounds to right footBull sharkÜberlebt
24 May 2026Kennedy Shoal, QueenslandSpearfishingBite wounds to the headUndetermined Bull shark most likelyÜberlebt
16 May 2026Horseshoe Reef Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSkindivingSevere injuries both legsGreat White SharkÜberlebt
3 April 2026Middleton Beach Fleurieu Peninsula Adelaide, South AustraliaSurfingBite wound to r ankleBronze WhalerÜberlebt
25 March 2026Cape Jaffa Limestone Coast, South AustraliaDivingKeine Einzelheiten erfasstGreat White Shark 3.5m (11.5ft)Überlebt
23 March 2026Little Avalon Beach, NSWSurfingGraze injuries r leg and ankle—Überlebt
14 March 2026Exmouth, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injuriesUnknown shark 5ft (1.5m)Überlebt
10 March 2026Exmouth, Western AustraliaWing foilingNone reported damage to boardGreat White Shark 10ft (3m)Überlebt
5 March 2026Lady Elliott Island, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations elbow and abdomen—Überlebt
29 January 2026Angels Beach East Ballina, NSWSurfingNo injury shark knocked man of his board—Überlebt
24 January 2026Cooee Beach west of Burnie, TasmaniaSwimmingPuncture wounds to right knee1.7m Seven Gill sharkÜberlebt
20 January 2026Point Plomber North of Port Macquarie, NSWSurfingMinor cuts and abrasionsBull sharkÜberlebt
19 January 2026Dee Why, NSWSurfingNone reported damage to boardBull sharkÜberlebt
19 January 2026North Steyne, NSWSurfingSerious leg injuries5m shark species not determinedÜberlebt
18 January 2026Nielsen Park Vaucluse Sydney Harbour, NSWJumping off rocksSerious leg injuriesBull sharkÜberlebt
10 January 2026Avalon Beach, NSWSurfingPuncture mark to left thumb—Überlebt
21 December 2025Ocean Reef North Perth, Western AustraliaScuba divingNone to reportGreat White SharkÜberlebt
27 November 2025Crowdy Bay, NSWSwimmingSerious leg injuries3m Bull sharkÜberlebt
27 November 2025Crowdy Bay, NSWSwimmingKeine Einzelheiten erfasst3m Bull sharkÜberlebt
2020er — 131 Vorfälle, 17 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
10 November 2025Prevelly Beach Magaret River, Western AustraliaFoil boardingNo injury to selfGreat White SharkÜberlebt
11 October 2025Cook Esplanade Thursday Island, QueenslandFishing/swimmingSerious abdonminal injuriesTiger or Bull sharkÜberlebt
7 October 2025Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to calfBronze whaler?Überlebt
6 September 2025Long Reef Sydney, NSWSurfingBoth legs and arm severedGreat White SharkÜberlebt
18 August 2025Cabarita Beach, NSWSurfingNone sustained board severly damaged5m (16.5ft) Great WhiteÜberlebt
7 August 2025Tathra Beach, NSWSurfingNone sustained board severely damagedSuspected Great WhiteÜberlebt
28 July 2025Seacliff beach Adelaide, South AustraliaKayakingKayak badly damaged no injury to personGreat White Shark est 3m (10ft)Überlebt
29 June 2025Norries Headland Cabarita Beach, NSWSwimmingSerious bites to r bicep r wrist and r leg2m Bull shark?Überlebt
15 May 2025Port Noarlunga, South AustraliaSwimmingInjury to thigh—Überlebt
26 March 2025Sandtrax Port Beach North Fremantle Perth, WASwimmingBumping to the body1.5m Tiger sharkÜberlebt
10 March 2025Duke of Orleans Bay, WASurfingMissing body not recoveredGreat White SharkÜberlebt
7 March 2025Gunyah beach Bundeena Port Hacking, NSWSwimmingSerious lacerations above right knee.Bull sharkÜberlebt
27 February 2025Nuns Beach near Portland, VictoriaSwimmingMinor lacerations to left calf—Überlebt
22 February 2025Blasck Wall Reach Swan River Perth, Western AustraliaKayakingNone kayak badly damaged by shark—Überlebt
22 February 2025Off Port Stephens near Newcastle, NSWFishing was pulled of boat by sharkBody not recoveredMako sharkÜberlebt
22 February 2025The Wrecks walking track Moreton Island, QueenslandSnorkelingAbdominal and leg injuries—Überlebt
3 February 2025Woorim Beach, Bribie Island,, QueenslandSwimmingBites to arm and upper bodyBull sharkÜberlebt
23 January 2025Shipwreck Cove, Western AustraliaBathingMinor bite to lower body—Überlebt
22 January 2025Cheynes beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNone - chunk of surfboard bitten outBronze whalerÜberlebt
2 January 2025Granites Beach near Westall Streaky Bay, South AustraliaSurfingBody not recoveredGreat White Shart estimated 4.8m 16 ftÜberlebt
28 December 2024Humpy Island Great Keppel Island, QueenslandSpearfishingLife threatening injuries to neck and arm—Überlebt
2 December 2024Curtis Island Near Gladstone QLD central coast, QueenslandSpearfishingNot stated but reported as minor injuries both arms—Überlebt
1 December 2024Greenough River Mouth Beach Cape Burney 12km south of Geraldton, Western AustraliaSurfingNot stated minor injuries1m shark species unknownÜberlebt
31 October 2024Whitsunday Islands, QueenslandSnorkeling30cm (1ft) bite to lower calfReported as a large Tiger sharkÜberlebt
23 July 2024North Shore Beach, Port Macquarie, NSWSurfingSerious injury to leg3m White SharkÜberlebt
18 July 2024Trigg beach Sterling, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injury to lower left legUndetermined small shall sharkÜberlebt
8 July 202414 Mile Beach Coral Bay (Gascoyne Region), Western AustraliaSpearfishingKeine Einzelheiten erfasstUndeterminedÜberlebt
20 April 2024West beach Glenelg, South AustraliaFishingMinor bite to left legGreat WhiteÜberlebt
20 April 2024Lighthouse bombie surf spot Exemouth, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injuries left foot—Überlebt
15 March 2024Bargara Beach, QueenslandSwimmingMinor injuries to back, abdomen and legsTiger sharkÜberlebt
25 February 2024Sandlnd Island, Jurian Bay, Western AustraliaSwimmingLeg bittenTiger sharkÜberlebt
29 January 2024Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingRight leg bittenBull sharkÜberlebt
9 January 2024Walkers Beach, Elliston, South AustraliaSurfingLeg bittenWhite sharkÜberlebt
28 December 2023Ethel Beach, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite shark, 13'Tödlich
25 December 2023Old Bar, New South WalesSurfingInjury to right thigh—Überlebt
24 December 2023Wedge Island, Western AustraliaFoil boardingPuncture wounds to right ankleBroze whaler?Überlebt
8 December 20231770, QueenslandSnorkelingLeg severely injured—Überlebt
30 November 2023Clack Island, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture wounds to right upper arm1.8m bull sharkÜberlebt
10 November 2023Port Noarlunga, South AustraliaFree divingInjuries to scalp and face—Überlebt
3 November 2023Peak Island, Westerm AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injuryLemon sharkÜberlebt
31 October 2023Streaky Bay, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite Shark, 4.5 mTödlich
21 October 2023Alexander Bay, Esperance, Western AustraliaFishingDinghy damaged by shark. no injurty to the 5 men onboardBronze whaler, 6'Überlebt
1 October 2023Beachport, South AustraliaSwimmingMinor injury. shark bit surfboard—Überlebt
25 August 2023Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingSevere injuries to lower limbsWhite shark, 3.8-4.2mÜberlebt
24 July 2023Gnarabup Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingLaceration to legWfite sharkÜberlebt
22 July 2023Yallingup Lagoon, Western AustraliaSnorkelingLower left leg bittenWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
13 May 2023Elliston, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
29 April 2023Yallingup, Busselton, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injuries1m sharkÜberlebt
29 April 2023Kurrajong Campground, Exnouth, Western AustraliaSnorkelingCuts to leg—Überlebt
22 April 2023Lucy's Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingBite to right armBronze whaler shark, 1.5 mÜberlebt
22 March 2023Delta Island, Western AustraliaWadingLower left leg and foot injured—Überlebt
16 March 2023Cheynes Beach, Western AustraliaSurf-skingKeine Einzelheiten erfasst5m to 6m sharkÜberlebt
4 February 2023Freemantle, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatalBull sharkTödlich
30 January 2023Lady Musgrave Island, QueenslandFishingMinor injury to chestA small sharkÜberlebt
11 December 2022Killick Creek near Crescent Head, New South alesSwimmingLower leg.h bitten—Überlebt
23 October 2022Seacliff, South AustraliaSurf skiingNo injury, ski holed by shark3m sharkÜberlebt
7 October 2022Port Hedland, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMultiple injuries to left shoulder, arm and handBull sharkÜberlebt
6 October 2022Nun's Beach, Portland, VictoriaSurfingLacerations to foot—Überlebt
31 August 2022Avoca, New South WalesSurfingPuncture wounds to right hand & forearmBronze whalerÜberlebt
17 August 2022Coffs Harbour, New South WalesKayakingNo injury, kayak bitten in halfWhite shark, 3 mÜberlebt
15 August 2022Goode Beach, Westerm AustraliaSpearfishingLacerations to lower legsWhite sharkÜberlebt
1 June 2022Oyster Stacks near Exmouth12h15, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injury—Überlebt
27 May 2022Yallingup, Western AustraliaSurfingKnocked off board by a shark. no injuryBronze whaler shark, 2mÜberlebt
20 May 2022Royal Perth Yacht Club, Swan River, Western AustraliaDivingNo injuryBull sharkÜberlebt
27 April 2022—PaddleboardingNo injury, knocked off board by shark chasing a turtle—Überlebt
15 March 2022Crowdy Baay, New South WalesSurfingLacerations and punctures to leg and footBull sharkÜberlebt
15 March 2022Crowdy Baay, New South WalesSwimmingKeine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
8 March 2022Maroubra, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board bitten—Überlebt
17 February 2022Redcliffe, QueenslandFihingLacerations to left thighTiger shark, 3 mÜberlebt
16 February 2022Buchan Point, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
5 February 2022Beds, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western AustraliaFloating in inflatable pool ringTorso bittenWhite sharkÜberlebt
24 January 2022Warriewood, New South WalesSwimmingFoot bittenWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
22 January 2022Whalers Beach, Western AustraliaSnorkelingKnees, ankles & feet bittenWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
4 January 2022Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, New South Wales—Minor lacerations to lower thigh—Überlebt
1 January 2022North Lancelin, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board—Überlebt
11 December 2021Yarrabah, QueenslandSpearfishingLaceration to legBull sharkÜberlebt
6 December 2021Ocean Grove Beach, VictoriaSwimmingqLacerations to right calf and hand—Überlebt
6 December 2021Ocean Grove Beach, VictoriaSwimmingLacerations to back—Überlebt
6 November 2021Port Beach, North Freemantle, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
16 October 2021Sudbury Island, QueenslandSpearfishingDisappeared—Überlebt
15 October 2021Hook Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations and puncture to left leg—Überlebt
5 September 2021Emerald Beach, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite xharkTödlich
7 August 2021North Stradbroke Island, QueenslandHarassing sharksNo injury, jet ski bitten provoked incident—Überlebt
27 July 2021Varanus Island, Western AustraliaFishingLeg bitten when he jumped on the sharkprovoked incidentSickelfin lemon shark, 3mÜberlebt
19 July 2021Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board by sharkWhite shark, 3mÜberlebt
5 July 2021Crescent Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft forearm broken & laceratedWhite shark, 3mÜberlebt
23 June 2021Gum Tree Bay, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to calf and ankle—Überlebt
11 June 2021Five Fingers Reef, Western AustraliaSnorkelingFoot bittenBronze whaler shark, 2 mÜberlebt
21 May 2021Quondong Beach, Western AustraliaSpearfishingLacerations to right hand and forearm—Überlebt
18 May 2021Turncurry Beach, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite shark, 4.5 mTödlich
19 April 2021Karratha, Western Australia—Laceration to foot—Überlebt
27 March 2021Near Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingInjury to calfWhaler or bull shark, 2mÜberlebt
20 March 2021Yallingup, Western AustraliaPaddle boardingNo injury, board bittenBlacktip whaler, Carcharhinus tilstoni, 2mÜberlebt
20 February 2021Waterford West, QueenslandFishingSuperficial wound provoked incidentBull shark, 80cmÜberlebt
2 February 2021Gleneg, South AustraliaSurf skiingNo injury, surf ski bittenBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
29 January 2021Melaleuca Beach, Cowaramup Bay, Gracetown,, Western AustraliaSwimmingPuncture wounds to foot—Überlebt
23 January 2021Lake Macquarie, New South WalesSwimmingSevere lacerations to left arm—Überlebt
21 January 2021Port MacDonnell, South AustraliaSnorkelingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
14 January 2021Swan River Bicton, Western AustraliaSwimmingSerious injury to left leg3m Bull sharkÜberlebt
13 January 2021Blackwall Reach, Western AustraliaSwimmingSevere injury to leg and broken himBull shark, 6.5 to 10 'Überlebt
11 January 202113th Beach, VictoriaSwimmingInjury to leg—Überlebt
9 December 2020Cable Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, board bitten—Überlebt
6 December 2020D’Estrees Bay near Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingNon-life-threatening injuries to buttock and thighWhite sharkÜberlebt
22 November 2020Cable Beach, Western AustraliaBody boardingFatalBull sharkTödlich
2 November 2020Town Beach, Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to left foot, leg and finger—Überlebt
24 October 2020Britomart Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingSevere injury to thigh—Überlebt
9 October 2020Kelp Beds Beach (Kelpies), Western AustraliaSurfingFatal4m sharkTödlich
4 October 2020Toms Surf break, Hamersley Pool, North Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board when shark grabbed his leg ropeBronze whaler 1.5mÜberlebt
17 September 2020Fraser Island, QueenslandFishingArm bitten by hooked shark provoked incident"whitetip shark"Überlebt
16 September 2020Cabarita Beach, New South WalesFoil-boardingNo injury, board bittenWhite sharkÜberlebt
7 September 2020Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta, QueenslandSurfingFatalWhite shark, 3mTödlich
30 August 2020Forster, New South WalesFishing / filming sharks feeding on whale carcassShark bit boat, no injury to occupantWhite sharkÜberlebt
14 August 2020Shelly Beach, Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to right calf and posterior thighWhite shark, 2-to 3mÜberlebt
31 July 2020Bunker Bay Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to legWhite shark, 4mÜberlebt
29 July 2020Tenth Island, TasmaniaSightseeingNo injury to occupants, injury to shark attempting to swallow anchorWhite shark, 4mÜberlebt
17 July 2020Off Stanley, TasmaniaFishingLacerations to arm, head & chestWhite sharkÜberlebt
13 July 2020Fitzroy Island, QueenslandSnorkelingInjury to lower left leg and ankle2 m sharkÜberlebt
11 July 2020Wilsons Headland, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite shark, 2.5 mTödlich
4 July 2020Fraser Island, QueenslandSpearfishingFatal—Tödlich
7 June 2020Salt Beach near Kingscliff, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite shark, 3.5 mTödlich
6 June 2020Tantabitti Beach, Nigaloo, Western Australia—Keine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
30 May 2020Lucinda, QueenslandSpearfishingNo injury, swim fin bittenBull sharkÜberlebt
8 May 2020Southside Beach, near Geelong, VictoriaSurfingLeg injured—Überlebt
21 April 2020Killick Creek near Crescent Head, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to foot—Überlebt
6 April 2020North West Island, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
6 April 2020Wamberal Beach, New South WalesSurfingRight hand bitten6' sharkÜberlebt
21 March 2020Cairns, Queensland—Arm injured—Überlebt
17 January 2020Windang Beach, New South WalesSurfingLaceration ot left ankle and foot"A small shark"Überlebt
7 January 2020North West Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to legLemon sharkÜberlebt
5 January 2020Cull Island / Esperance, Western AustraliaScuba divingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
2 January 2020Esperance, Western AustraliaSwimming after being swept off rocksProbable drowning and scavenging—Überlebt
2010er — 263 Vorfälle, 21 tödlich
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30 December 2019North West Island, QueenslandSwimmingMinor injury to handShovelnose "shark" which is a ray, not a shark)Überlebt
20 December 2019Shellharbour, New South WalesFishingProvoked incidentWhite sharkÜberlebt
6 December 2019Exmouth, Western AustraliaFree divingArm bitten—Überlebt
30 November 2019Bargara, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to foot—Überlebt
23 November 2019Elliot Head, near Bundaberg., QueenslandSpearfishingBelieved to have drowned. partial remains washed ashore at north beach, mylestom, new south wales on 17 december. shark involvement prior to death could not be confirmed—Überlebt
29 October 2019Off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, QueenslandSnorkelingRaddon’s right foot was severed and maggs sustained serious lacerations to his lower right leg.Tiger sharkÜberlebt
17 October 2019Woorim Beach, Bribie Island,, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, surfboard bitten7' sharkÜberlebt
5 October 2019Lighthouse Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard severely damagedWhite shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
28 September 2019Nightcliff Jetty, Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingHooked shark bit his leg. provoked incident1+ m sharkÜberlebt
7 September 2019Burns Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, shark bit swim fin14' white sharkÜberlebt
28 July 2019Magra Islet, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to lower leg—Überlebt
9 July 2019Pelican Waters, Caloundra, QueenslandPaddle boardingPuncture wounds to wristBull shark pupÜberlebt
6 June 2019Maatsuyker Island, TasmaniaAbalone divingBumped by shark but no injury—Überlebt
5 June 2019Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingInjury to wrist—Überlebt
14 May 2019Yandaran Beach, QueenslandBody surfingLaceration to right ankle—Überlebt
27 April 2019Tomaree, New South WalesSpearfishing3 puncture marks to left forearmGrey nurse shark, 3 m femaleÜberlebt
25 March 2019Line Reef, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture marks to left hip and buttocksGrey reef shark, 4'Überlebt
17 February 2019Belongil Bay, New South WalesSurfingLacerations/puncture marks to thigh—Überlebt
10 February 2019Groote Eylandt, Northern TerritorySpearfishingRight forearm bittenReef shark,Überlebt
4 February 2019Urunga area, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard bitten—Überlebt
14 January 2019North Cottesloe, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injury to left footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
10 January 2019Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandWadingInjuries to foot & legReported as shark attacks but injuries caused by toadfishÜberlebt
15 December 2018New South Wales—Bitten on foot when he stepped on the shark provoked incidentWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
9 December 2018Nambucca, New South WalesSurfingFive deep lacerations to lower right leg—Überlebt
28 November 2018South Steyne, New South WalesSurfingCut to left footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
18 November 2018Off Nhulunbuy, Northern TerritorySpearfishingSevere lacerations to left arm and right legReef shark x 2Überlebt
17 November 20187 Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to calf and hand—Überlebt
14 November 2018Moffat Beach, QueenslandKayakingNo injury to occupant, kayak bittenTiger shark, 13'Überlebt
11 November 2018Pyramids Beach, Mandurah, Western AustraliaBody boardingInjuries to lower left leg and footSandtiger sharkÜberlebt
7 November 2018Shelly Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfing20 cm injury to left calf5' sharkÜberlebt
5 November 2018Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
24 October 2018Guillotines surf break, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Western AustraliaSurfingKnocked off board by a shark. no injury—Überlebt
19 October 2018Samurai Beach, New South WalesBody surfingInjury to upper right armBull shark?Überlebt
13 October 2018Two Rocks near Three Mile Reef, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, claimed he was bumped by sharkWhite shark, 5m femaleÜberlebt
8 October 2018Swain Reef, QueenslandFishingInjury to upper left arm by hooked shark provoked incident"reef shark"Überlebt
28 September 2018Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory—Knee bittenBull sharkÜberlebt
20 September 2018Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingSerious injury to left thigh—Überlebt
19 September 2018Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingSerious injury to anterior right thigh—Überlebt
8 June 2018Arrawarra Headland, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to lower leg2 m sharkÜberlebt
3 June 2018Flat Rock, Ballina, New South WalesKite surfingNo injury, board bitten—Überlebt
24 May 2018Cairns Aquarium, QueenslandFeeding sharksMinor bite to hand by captive shark. provoked incidentGrey reef sharkÜberlebt
9 May 2018Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard damagedShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
May 2018Dugong Bay, Westerm AustraliaFeeding sharksShallow lacerations to finger provoked incidentTawny nurse shark, 2mÜberlebt
28 April 2018Gearys Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board by shark—Überlebt
25 April 2018Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injuryQuestionableÜberlebt
25 April 2018Surfers Point, Prevelly, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board by shark3 m sharkÜberlebt
24 April 2018South Point, Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, shark struck his legWhite shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
15 April 2018Lefthanders, Margaret River Area, Western AustraliaSurfingLaceration to right thigh—Überlebt
15 April 2018Cobblestones, Margaret River Area, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to legs—Überlebt
14 March 2018Waterman's Bay, Western AustraliaWadingMinor injuries to legsWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
9 March 2018Lorne, VictoriaSwimmingNo injury, said to have been charged by sharks several times3.5 m sharkÜberlebt
9 March 2018Winkipop, VictoriaSurfingMinor injury, ankle grazed1.8 m sharkÜberlebt
23 February 2018Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse, New South WalesSwimmingLaceratons to right leg & footJuvenile white shark, 2.7 to 3.2 mÜberlebt
18 February 2018Westernport Bay, VictoriaFishingShark rammed kayak, no injury to occupant provoked incident—Überlebt
15 February 2018Surf Beach, Kiama, New South WalesWalkingPuncture wounds to leff foot & lower legBull shark, 2 mÜberlebt
14 February 2018Mooloolaba Beach, QueenslandSwimmingCollision with marine animal / no injury, no attackPossibly a wobbegongÜberlebt
1 February 2018Avalon Point, Manurah, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury no attack. this is considerd an "encounter"2m sharkÜberlebt
28 January 2018Cone Bay, Western Australia—Injuries to right legBull sharkÜberlebt
14 January 2018Lizard Island, QueenslandDivingSevere laceration to left forearmGrey reef shark. 2 mÜberlebt
13 January 2018Martin Islet, New South WalesFree divingNo injury, shark took his swimfinWhite shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
5 January 2018South Point, Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingFoot bittenWobbegong shark?Überlebt
1 December 2017Booti Booti National Park, New South WalesSurfingDegloved right arm ligaments in both shoulders torn, both knee cartilages torn, pelvis displacement and shredded foot 32 stiches in allGreat White 6.0mÜberlebt
13 November 2017Avoca Beach, New South WalesSurfingPuncture wounds to left shoulder2 m sharkÜberlebt
31 October 2017Magnetic Island, QueenslandSnorkelingCalf injuredCookiecutter sharkÜberlebt
28 October 2017Birubi Point, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to footWobbegong shark, 1 mÜberlebt
22 October 2017Normanville, South AustraliaKayaking / fishingMinor injuriesWhite shark, 4.5 mÜberlebt
25 September 2017Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, board damaged by sharkWhite shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
10 September 2017Sam's Creek area, Westerm AustraliaSwimmingMinor injuries—Überlebt
10 September 2017Iluka Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor lacerations to right hipWhite shark, 3 to 3.5mÜberlebt
September 2017Esperance, Westerm AustraliaFishingSharks rammed boats, no injury to occupantsWhite shark, 3.5mÜberlebt
29 August 2017Cathedral Rock, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, board bittenWhite shark, 3 mÜberlebt
14 July 2017Floreat Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injury, grazed by shark—Überlebt
11 June 2017Point Casuarina, Bunbury, Western AustraliaBody boardingNo injury, board bittenWhite shark, 4 mÜberlebt
10 June 2017Flinders, Mornington Penisula, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, knocked off boardSeven-gill sharkÜberlebt
27 May 2017Evans Head, New South WalesFishingAbrasion to right forearm from pectoral fin of a shark that leapt into his boat—Überlebt
6 May 2017Weipa, QueenslandAttempting to lasso a sharkThigh nipped provoked incident9' sharkÜberlebt
17 April 2017Kelpies near Wylie Bay, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
2 April 2017Moreton Bay, QueenslandKakayingNo injury, shark bit off stern of kayak—Überlebt
19 March 2017The Farm, New South WalesBody boardingMinor—Überlebt
25 February 2017Mauds Point, Western AustraliaSnorkelingHand bittenBull shark, 1.5Überlebt
24 February 2017Falcon Bay Beach, Mandurah, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, shark struck board—Überlebt
17 February 2017Eva Rock, QueenslandSpearfishingLeft leg severely bitten—Überlebt
21 January 2017Boot Reef, Torres Strait, QueenslandScuba divingMultiple injuries to arm, wrist and torsoBull shark, 4 mÜberlebt
13 January 2017Clairview, QueenslandSwimmingInjury to hand—Überlebt
8 January 2017QueenslandSpearfishingNo attack, shark made a threat displayBull sharkÜberlebt
3 January 2017Merimbula, New South WalesWadingMinor injuries to foot & toesShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
24 December 2016Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, Ningaloo, Western AustraliaSnorkelingButtock bittena small sharkÜberlebt
14 December 2016Trigg Beach, Western AustraliaFree divingPunctures to left foot/ankle—Überlebt
6 December 2016Merimbula, New South WalesSurf fishingLacerations to both hands while attempting to land a hooked shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 2mÜberlebt
1 December 2016Booti Booti National Park, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to foot & armWhite sharkÜberlebt
28 November 2016Queenscliff, VictoriaFishingLaceration to right hand by hooked & gaffed shark. provoked incidentBroadnose sevengill shark, 1.5 mÜberlebt
24 October 2016Broken Head Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to left thigh—Überlebt
15 October 2016Kings Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandSurfingTorso nipped—Überlebt
12 October 2016Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingMinor wound to lower right leg & surfboard bitten—Überlebt
26 September 2016Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfing4 deep lacerations to thighWhite shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
17 September 2016Thirteenth Beach, VictoriaSurfingStruck by fin on chest & leg—Überlebt
16 September 2016Bells Beach, VictoriaSurfingNo injury: knocked off board by shark2 m sharkÜberlebt
15 September 2016Bunbury, Western AustraliaFishingShark rammed boat. no injury to occupant—Überlebt
5 September 2016Injidup, Western AustraliaSurfingNo inury, board broken in half by shark—Überlebt
28 July 2016Near Albany, Western Australia—No injury, shark nudged kayak repeatedlyWhite sharkÜberlebt
26 July 2016Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingNo injury. leg rope severed, knocked off board by shark—Überlebt
23 July 2016Clifton Beach, TasmaniaSurfingCalf bumped but no injury—Überlebt
20 July 201620 k off The Spit, off the Gold Coast, QueenslandFishingLaceration to left calf from hooked shark provoked incidentreef shark, 1mÜberlebt
4 July 2016Palm Cove, QueenslandFishingRight thigh injured by hooked pregnant female shark provoked incidentTawny nurse sharkÜberlebt
15 June 2016Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury but shark punctured his wetsuit after he prodded it with his spear provoked incident5' sharkÜberlebt
5 June 2016Mindarie, Western AustraliaDivingFatal3+ m sharkTödlich
2 June 2016Kingscliff, New South WalesSpearfishingNo injury, but sharks repeatedly hit their fins and gunsBronze whaler sharks x 3Überlebt
31 May 2016Falcon Beach, Mandurah, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
19 April 2016First Sun Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSwimmingMinor puncture wound to footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
30 March 2016Bombo Beach, New South WalesSurfingSevere injury to thigh—Überlebt
28 March 2016North Cronulla Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board dented—Überlebt
3 March 2016Wrights Bay, South AustraliaFishingPuncture wounds to right calfBronze whalerÜberlebt
10 February 2016Nettley Bay, TasmaniaSurfingNo injury, knocked off boardNo shark involvementÜberlebt
5 February 2016Stradbroke Island, QueenslandWalkingFoot nipped—Überlebt
4 February 2016Hams Beach, New South WalesWindsurfingNo injury, shark bit board—Überlebt
11 January 2016Happy Valley Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandSurfingLaceration to right footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
5 January 2016Heron Island, QueenslandWadingLaceration to right calfBlacktip sharkÜberlebt
2 January 2016Miall Island, QueenslandSpearfishingLacerations to arms & leg3 m sharkÜberlebt
21 December 2015Bondi Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark leapt on surfboardBronze whaler shark, 6'Überlebt
13 December 2015Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishingNo injury, shark rammed boat & bit motorWhite shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
10 November 2015East Ballina, New South WalesSurfingInjury to left thighBull shark, 2.8 to 3.1 mÜberlebt
30 October 2015Bald Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injury—Überlebt
7 October 2015Pyramids Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingFoot injured—Überlebt
26 September 2015Russel Island, Frankland Group, QueenslandSnorkelingLaceration to leg—Überlebt
8 September 2015North Shelly Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor laceration to hand6' sharkÜberlebt
4 September 2015Hallidays Point, New South WalesSurf-skiingInuries to lower left leg & ankleWhite shark, 2.5 mÜberlebt
22 August 2015Lighthouse Beach, New South WalesSurfingSevere laceration to left buttock & thigh—Überlebt
31 July 2015Evans Head, New South WalesSurfingLacerations and puncture wounds to hip, thigh, arm and handWhite sharkÜberlebt
27 July 2015Tyrendarra Beach, VictoriaSurfingInjury to hand—Überlebt
25 July 2015Lachan Island, Mercury Passage, TasmaniaScallop diving on hookahFatalWhite shark, 3.9 to 4.2 mTödlich
23 July 2015Tyrendarra Beach near Portland, VictoriaSurfingLeft hand bittenBronze whaler shark, 1.5mÜberlebt
3 July 2015Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark bit surfboardWhite sharkÜberlebt
2 July 2015East Ballina, New South WalesBody boardingSignificant injuries to lower legsWhite sharkÜberlebt
30 June 2015Flat Rock, Yamba, New South WalesSurfingHand bitten—Überlebt
25 June 2015Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor lacerations to forearm when he grabbed shark by its tail provoked incidentWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
24 June 2015Denmark, Western AustraliaSurfingBruises and abrasions to face, chin, chest, both shins & feet and cut to right hand when her surfboard was struck with forceWhite sharkÜberlebt
24 June 2015Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, knocked off skiWhite shark, 3 mÜberlebt
3 May 2015Saltwater Beach, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to left arm & right handWhite sharkÜberlebt
25 April 2015Fishery Bay, South AustraliaSurfingLeg severed at mid-thighWhite shark, 6 mÜberlebt
11 April 2015McKenzies Beach, New South WalesPaddle boardingAnkle injured—Überlebt
11 March 2015Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South WalesFishingBruised in falling overboard as shark bumped boat—Überlebt
9 February 2015Shelly Beach, New South WalesSurfingFatal3.5 to 4 m sharkTödlich
8 February 2015Seven Mile Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingLaceration & puncture wounds to right flank & hip2 m to 3 m sharkÜberlebt
5 February 2015Mereweather Beach, New South WalesBodysurfing5 minor puncture wounds to lower left leg1.8 m sharkÜberlebt
30 January 2015Nerang River, Surfer's Paradise, QueenslandRowingNo injury, shark's teeth scratched hullBull shark, 1.3 mÜberlebt
24 January 2015Flat Rock, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard dented—Überlebt
19 January 2015Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South WalesSurfing & filming dolphinsBoard snapped in twoShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
17 January 2015Off Blacksmith Beach, New South WalesFishingShark bumped boat, no injury to occupants5 m sharkÜberlebt
16 January 2015Mollymook Beach, Bannister Head, New South WalesFilmingBitten on hand & wrist1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
29 December 2014Bherwerre Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to both feet2 m sharkÜberlebt
29 December 2014Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Western AustraliaSpearfishingFatalWhite shark, 4 to 5 mTödlich
28 December 2014Paradise Beach, VictoriaFishingLaceration to calf when he fell on shark he had caught provoked incident1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
15 December 2014Rudder Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingFatalTiger sharkTödlich
29 November 2014Pyramids Beach, Port Bouvard, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injuries to right leg—Überlebt
19 November 2014Freo, Western AustraliaFishingShark chasing fish bumped boat, no injury to occupantsWhite sharkÜberlebt
10 November 2014Moonee Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to lower leg and foot—Überlebt
29 October 2014Wallabi Point, New South WalesSurfingLaceration to dorsum of left foot when he stepped on the shark provoked incident—Überlebt
17 October 2014Avoca Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to left calf & ankle, puncture wounds to left foot1 m sharkÜberlebt
11 October 2014Castle Rock, north of Dunsborough, Western AustraliaKayakingKeine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
2 October 2014Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western AustraliaSurfingLeft arm & right hand severed, lacerations to both legs2 white shark: 13' & 9"8"Überlebt
9 September 2014Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSwimmingFatal7' sharkTödlich
16 August 2014Gnaraloo, Western AustraliaSpearfishingLacerations to face and neckreef sharkÜberlebt
18 June 2014Middleton Point, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, surfboard 'attacked'—Überlebt
18 June 2014Middleton Point, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaBody boardingLacerations to knee—Überlebt
17 June 2014Horizontal Falls, Western AustraliaPetting a sharkLacerations to right hand by captive shark provoked incidentLemon shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
9 June 2014Parsons Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaBody boardingMinor injury to torsoBronze whaler shark, 1.5mÜberlebt
1 June 2014Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South WalesSurfingLacerations & puncture wounds to ankle and foot—Überlebt
24 May 2014Nerang River near Chevron Island, QueenslandFell into the waterLacerations to legsBull shark, 1.2mÜberlebt
22 May 2014The Australian Shark and Ray Centre, New South WalesTeasing a sharkCut to tip of finger by a captive shark provoked incidentTawney nurse shark, 1mÜberlebt
14 May 2014Elliston, Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, but surfboard severely damagedwhite shark, 15'Überlebt
24 April 2014South Passage, south of Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injuryreef shark?Überlebt
3 April 2014Tathra, New South WalesSwimmingFatal3 m to 4 m white sharkTödlich
29 March 2014Off Dawesville Cut, Western AustraliaDiving for lobstersShark bites may have been post mortemShark involvement prior to death not confirmedÜberlebt
18 March 2014Winkipop Beach, VictoriaSurfingShark leapt onto surfboard; surfer uninjured—Überlebt
18 March 2014Lennox Head, New South Wales—Injuries to wrist/hand by a mackerel, not a sharkNo shark involvementÜberlebt
12 March 2014Lighthouse Beach, New South WalesSwimmingMinor lacerations to footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
8 February 2014Goldsmith Beach, Yorke Peninsula, South AustraliaSpearfishing / free divingFatal—Tödlich
26 January 2014Umina Beach, New South WalesFishingLacerations to ring and pinky fingers of his left hand by hooked shark provoked incident1m sharkÜberlebt
5 December 2013Shelly Beach, near Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingPuncture wounds to hand, laceration to legWobbegong shark, 1.6 to 1.8mÜberlebt
30 November 2013Riecks Point, Campbell’s Beach,, New South WalesBody boardingFatalTiger shark, 3mTödlich
23 November 2013Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalThought to involve a white sharkTödlich
12 November 2013Trigg Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, board bumped by sharkReported to involve a white sharkÜberlebt
28 October 2013Turquoise Bay, Western AustraliaSnorkelingLacerations to right armBlacktip reef shark, 1mÜberlebt
26 October 2013Little Island, near Hillarys, Western AustraliaDiving for crayfishNo injury, swim fin shreddedReported to involve a 4 m white sharkÜberlebt
24 October 2013South Narrabeen Beach, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to right footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
8 October 2013Off Poison Creek, Cape Arid, Western AustraliaDiving for abaloneInjuries to torso, head and faceWhite sharkÜberlebt
25 August 2013Smiths, New South WalesWrangling a sharkLacerations to left forearm—Überlebt
2 July 2013Flinders, Mornington Penisula, VictoriaBody surfingNo injury, holes in wetsuit—Überlebt
6 June 2013Target Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board damaged6' sharkÜberlebt
28 April 2013Emerald Beach, New South WalesFishingFoot bitten by landed shark provoked incidentWobbegong, 2mÜberlebt
21 April 2013Crowdy Head, New South WalesFishingPuncture wounds and lacerations to both legsGrey nurse shark, 3mÜberlebt
2 April 2013Perth, Western Australia—Disappeared. no evidence that he was taken by a sharkshark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
31 March 2013Terrigal Beach, New South WalesSurfingNever happened; it was a hoaxNo shark involvementÜberlebt
10 March 2013African Reef off Geraldton, Western AustraliaSpearfishingLaceration to left handBronze whaler shark, 2.5mÜberlebt
26 January 2013Cape Nelson, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit propellerWhite shark, 5mÜberlebt
25 January 2013Noosa, QueenslandSurfingLacerations to neck—Überlebt
21 January 2013Bullcock Beach, QueenslandDragging stranded shark into deeper waterNo injury, a 3 m blue shark merely snapped at the man.—Überlebt
5 January 2013Near Legendre Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishing / free divingCalf & shin bitten—Überlebt
2013Otter Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingShark bumped him, but no injuryHammerhead sharkÜberlebt
30 December 2012Between Dee Why and Long Reef, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, chunk missing from surfboard2.5 m sharkÜberlebt
28 December 2012Kylie's Beach, Diamond Head, New South WalesPaddle boardingLacerations to thigh and handBull shark, 2mÜberlebt
19 December 2012Trigg Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injuryTiger shark, 6'Überlebt
2 December 2012Green Island, New South WalesSpearfishingMinor puncture wounds to kneeSandtiger sharkÜberlebt
27 November 2012Mooloolaba, Queensland—Injury to ankle caused by a stingray, not a sharkNo shark involvementÜberlebt
2 October 2012Mullaloo Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaBodyboardingNo injury, but swim fin bitten & torn2m sharkÜberlebt
28 August 2012Red Bluff near Quobba Station, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to torso and arm—Überlebt
11 August 2012Ocean Reef, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury, shark grabbed outboard motor4.5 m sharkÜberlebt
31 July 2012Streaky Bay, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to torso & armWhite shark or bronze whalerÜberlebt
14 July 2012Off Wedge Island, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite shark, 5mTödlich
7 July 2012Ship's Graveyard off Point Lonsdale, VictoriaScuba divingCause of death was drowning & preceded shark involvement—Überlebt
22 June 2012South Cape Bay, TasmaniaSurfingKnocked off board, shark bit nose off surfboard—Überlebt
20 June 2012Mullaloo Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurf skiingNo injury, ski severely damaged3 m sharkÜberlebt
12 June 2012Port Campbell, VictoriaSurfingLaceration to right foot1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
3 June 2012Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, ski bittenWhite shark, 2 mÜberlebt
11 April 2012Dolphin Bay, Innes National Park, South AustraliaKayakingMinor wound to his thigh when shark bit kayakWhite shark, 6mÜberlebt
31 March 2012Stratham Beach, Western AustraliaScuba divingFatalWhite shark, 4mTödlich
22 March 2012Kalbarri, Western AustraliaCrayfishingNo injury to occupants. shark bit propelle, rope & crayfish floatWhite sharkÜberlebt
20 March 2012Nobby's Beach, QueenslandSurfingLacerations to left calfPossibly a bull sharkÜberlebt
6 March 2012Shipwreck Cove, Melbourne Aquarium, VictoriaDiving, feeding sharksSuperficial lacerations to right side of face provoked accidentTawny nurse shark, 40cmÜberlebt
25 February 2012Broughton Island, New South WalesFishingLaceration to left footGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
6 February 2012Wurtulla, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, but fin lost from surfboard—Überlebt
19 January 2012Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSnorkelingLacerations to right forearmTiger shark, 3mÜberlebt
18 January 2012Redhead Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to thighWhite shark, 2.7 mÜberlebt
3 January 2012North Avoca Beach, New South WalesSurfingRight forearm and wrist injured2 m sharkÜberlebt
2 January 2012Duranbah, QueenslandSpearfishingNo injury, punctures to swim finAllegedly a 4 m tiger sharkÜberlebt
11 December 2011Angourie, New South WalesSurfing5 puncture wounds to thighWhite shark, 2.5mÜberlebt
7 December 2011Maroubra, New South WalesSurfingMinor injuries to left legWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
5 December 2011Bushy Ilet, QueenslandSpearfishingKilled by a shark or crocodile.Shark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
2 December 2011Broken Head, New South WalesSurfingTorn shoulder ligament as result of collision with shark—Überlebt
28 November 2011Peregian, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture marks to footWobbegong shark?Überlebt
22 October 2011Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaDivingFatalWhite shark, 10'Tödlich
19 October 2011Elwood Beach, VictoriaDivingSmall bruise to calfPort Jackson shark, 1mÜberlebt
9 October 2011Cottesloe Beach, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
4 September 2011Bunker Bay, Western AustraliaBody boardingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
28 August 2011Fantome Island, QueenslandSwimmingFatalShark involvement prior to death not confirmedTödlich
23 April 2011Red Bluffs, Western AustraliaWashing sand off a speared fishHeel bittenreef shark, 1.5mÜberlebt
23 March 2011Crowdy Head, New South WalesSurfingSevere injury to left forearmBull shark, 2.5mÜberlebt
16 March 2011Jimmys Beach, Port Stephens, New South WalesWakeboardingSevere injuries to head, neck, shoulder & upper left arm3 m to 4 m sharkÜberlebt
10 March 2011Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surboard broken—Überlebt
28 February 2011Between, QueenslandFishingLacerations to right hand by hooked shark provoked incidentBull shark, 2mÜberlebt
17 February 2011Off Perforated Island near Coffin Bay, South AustraliaDiving for abaloneFatalWhite shark x 2Tödlich
13 February 2011Sunshine Beach, QueenslandFishingLacerations to calf by hooked shark provoked incident1 m sharkÜberlebt
12 February 2011Exmouth, Western AustraliaSnorkelingArm bitten—Überlebt
20 January 2011Cudgen Creek, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to both legsShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
3 January 2011Busselton, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury, shark nudged boat and bit propellerWhite sharkÜberlebt
27 November 2010Native Dog Beach, Western AustraliaSwimmingDeath may have been due to drowningShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
12 November 2010Between Carnac and Garden Islands, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant. shark rammed bottom of the boatWhite sharkÜberlebt
30 October 2010Off Garden Island, Western AustraliaSnorkelingTorso and left buttock bittenWhite sharkÜberlebt
28 October 2010Cheynes Beach, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, shark head-butted diver's thigh—Überlebt
23 October 2010Wedge Island, Western AustraliaKite surfingLacerations to lower right leg—Überlebt
9 October 2010Mullaway Headland, New South WalesSurfingFoot bittenBull shark, 1.4mÜberlebt
13 September 2010Fraser's Reef, New South WalesSurfingLacerations and puncture wounds to leg and foot2m sharkÜberlebt
17 August 2010Cowaramup Bay, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
10 August 2010Three Mile Creek, Townsville, QueenslandFishingLeg bitten by hooked shark provoked incident—Überlebt
8 August 2010Crescent Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft foot bitten—Überlebt
6 June 2010Conspicuous Beach, near Walpole, Western AustraliaSurfingSevere laceration to right knee—Überlebt
18 May 2010Point Plomer, New South WalesSurfingSuperficial lacerations to lower left leg—Überlebt
13 February 2010Dent Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to legs & buttocks2 m sharkÜberlebt
11 February 2010Mona Vale Beach, Sydney, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury, lacerations to left lower legWobbegong shark, 1.6mÜberlebt
6 February 2010Turners' Beach, New South WalesBody boardingNo injury, shark & board collidedWhite shark, 2.5mÜberlebt
27 January 2010Archie's Beach, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, surfboard bitten—Überlebt
22 January 2010Geelong, VictoriaSurfingLacerations to right hand—Überlebt
9 January 2010Thursday Island, Torres StraitSnorkeling2 sets of minor lacerations below her right kneeWhitetip reef shark, 1mÜberlebt
2000er — 173 Vorfälle, 14 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
26 December 2009Avoca Beach, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to lower left leg after stepping on the shark provoked incident—Überlebt
20 December 2009Mudjimba Island, QueenslandKayakingNo injury to occupants, kayak bumped by shark—Überlebt
20 December 2009Lamont Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingLacerations to hand & forearmBull shark, 3mÜberlebt
13 December 2009Coffee Head, New South WalesSurfingLaceration to big toe—Überlebt
12 December 2009Hawks Nest Beach, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants; shark bit steering oarWhite sharkÜberlebt
8 November 2009Second Valley, South AustraliaKayakingAnkle bitten2 m sharkÜberlebt
30 October 2009Portland, VictoriaKayakingNo injury, shark bit kayakWhite shark, 4mÜberlebt
28 October 2009Lennox Heads, New South WalesPaddle-boardingNo injury, shark bit rear of paddleboard—Überlebt
14 October 2009Western AustraliaDivingSevere lacerations to lower right legBull shark, 10'Überlebt
30 July 2009Broken Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft forearm grazed & puncture marks in wetsuit—Überlebt
27 June 2009Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South WalesSurfing2-inch laceration to upper left armThought to involve a Bronze whale shark, 2mÜberlebt
12 April 2009Fingal Bay, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, catapulted into the water & ski damage2' to 3' sharkÜberlebt
20 March 2009Blue Bay, New South WalesSurfingLaceration to right foot, puncture wounds to calfBronze whaler shark?Überlebt
19 March 2009South Broulee, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark damaged surfboard—Überlebt
19 March 2009Bateman's Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark bit nose of surfboard—Überlebt
16 March 2009The Natural Jetty, Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaWadingThigh bitten when he trod on the shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 60cmÜberlebt
1 March 2009Avalon, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to leg2.6 m sharkÜberlebt
22 February 2009Batt Reef, QueenslandFishingSevere laceration to finger—Überlebt
18 February 2009Shelly Beach, near Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingNo injury to surfer, but the nose of his board was broken—Überlebt
12 February 2009Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South WalesSurfingSevere injury to handWhite shark, 2.5mÜberlebt
11 February 2009Garden Point, Woolloomooloo Sydney Harbour, New South WalesDiving, but on the surface when bitten by the sharkSevere injuries to right hand & right thigh. right hand surgically amputated & his right leg a week laterBull shark, 2.7 mÜberlebt
7 February 2009Cellito Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard dentedWhite shark, 12'Überlebt
7 February 2009Sandon, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, flung from surfboard by the shark—Überlebt
24 January 2009Surf Beach, Batemans Bay, New South WalesSwimmingHand injured—Überlebt
18 January 2009Off Tower Hill, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit propellerWhite shark, 5.5 mÜberlebt
12 January 2009Windang, Lake Illawara, New South WalesSnorkelingPuncture wounds to right calfDusky shark, 2mÜberlebt
11 January 2009Binalong Bay, TasmaniaSurfingSevere lacerations to right legWhite shark, 5mÜberlebt
11 January 2009Fingal Beach, New South WalesSurfingLeft thigh severely bittenWhite shark, 3.5mÜberlebt
30 December 2008Port Kennedy Beach, Western AustraliaCrabbingReports said a shark attacked the dinghy, but vickery said it did notNo shark involvementÜberlebt
27 December 2008Near Schouten Island, TasmaniaYacht raceNo injury to occupants - shark became entangled in aft rudder2 m sharkÜberlebt
27 December 2008Seal Rocks, New South WalesBoogie boardingNo injury, shark tore his swim fin—Überlebt
27 December 2008Long Reef, north of Sydney, New South WalesKayakingNo injury, shark struck kayak, catapulting him into the waterWhite shark, 4m to 5mÜberlebt
27 December 2008Port Kennedy Beach, Western AustraliaSnorkelingFatal4 to 5m white sharkTödlich
9 November 2008North Haven, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark bit dinghy & motorBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
22 October 2008Oceanworld, Manley, New South WalesScuba divingSmall laceration to head from captive sharkGrey nurse shark, 3mÜberlebt
12 October 2008Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingRight leg injured by hook and hooked shark provoked incidentreef shark, 1.8mÜberlebt
11 October 2008Lake Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board damaged—Überlebt
15 September 2008Near Croker Island, Northern TerritorySwimmingRight hand lacerated by netted shark provoked incidentBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
7 September 2008Clarks Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingShark became tangled in his surfboard leash. the surfer was not injured3 m sharkÜberlebt
30 August 2008Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, bumped off board by the shark—Überlebt
30 July 2008Levys Beach, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, surfboard leash severed8' white shark or 7-gill sharkÜberlebt
10 May 2008Albany, Western AustraliaSwimmingSevere lacerations to left legWhite shark, 4mÜberlebt
20 April 2008Crescent Head, New South Wales—Keine Einzelheiten erfasstTiger shark, 2.3mÜberlebt
17 April 2008Duranbah, Greenmount Beach, QueenslandSurfing2 puncture wounds to legShark involvement not confirmed; thought to be a barracuda biteÜberlebt
8 April 2008Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, New South WalesBody boardingFatalBull sharkTödlich
7 February 2008Horseshoe Bay, New South WalesSurfingAbrasions to elbow; collided with shark1 m sharkÜberlebt
27 January 2008200 km east of Coolangatta, QueenslandAccidentally stood on hooked shark's tail before attempting to gut itLaceration to left knee provoked incidentMako shark, 90kgÜberlebt
18 December 2007Jimmy's Beach, New South WalesSurfingSevere lacerations to right buttock2 m sharkÜberlebt
15 December 2007South Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to hand"a small shark"Überlebt
14 December 2007Bondi, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to left forearmNot a shark attack; it was a hoaxÜberlebt
18 November 2007In a tidal creek 5 km from Wickham, Western AustraliaFishingMinor injury to finger by netted shark provoked incidentreef sharkÜberlebt
8 November 2007Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, teethmarks in board & torn wetsuit—Überlebt
15 October 2007Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf-skiingSmall laceration to wristWhite shark, 2.5mÜberlebt
13 October 2007Holmes Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingLaceration to calfBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
19 July 2007Direction Island, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsWadingCalf bittenBronze whaler shark, 1.5 mÜberlebt
5 June 2007Shelly Beach, Crescent Head, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to leg & ankle—Überlebt
16 May 2007Warra Beach, Coral Bay, Western AustraliaWadingLeft heel & calf bitten2.5 m sharkÜberlebt
12 May 2007Warrnambool, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, shark's fin caught his leg10' sharkÜberlebt
8 May 2007Kingscliff Beach, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
26 April 2007Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, QueenslandSwimming / jumping off a jettyLower leg & foot injured"a small shark"Überlebt
20 March 2007South Golden Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to 3 fingers of left hand1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
12 March 2007Moore Park, north of Bundaberg, QueenslandSwimmingBruises to arm and hand, laceration to lower leg & minor injuries to foot2 to 2.5 m sharkÜberlebt
3 February 2007Shelly Beach, New South WalesBoogie boardingLacerations to lower left leg & ankle—Überlebt
23 January 2007Cape Howe, New South WalesDivingHead & torso bittenWhite shark, 3mÜberlebt
19 January 2007Brunswick Heads, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
9 January 2007Sandbar Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark damaged surfboard2.4 m sharkÜberlebt
18 December 2006Winki Pop, Bells Beach, VictoriaSurfingLeft leg bitten2.5 to 3 m sharkÜberlebt
6 December 2006Mowarry Point, New South WalesFishingShark bit boats sea anchorWhite shark, 4.5 to 5 mÜberlebt
2 December 2006Wharton Beach, Western AustraliaBody boardingRight leg severed, left leg laceratedWhite shark, 5mÜberlebt
4 September 2006Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDivingKilled by a stingray, not a shark - a tragedy for his family and marine wildlifeNo shark involvementÜberlebt
29 August 2006Pennington Bay, Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, shark towed surfer & boardBronze whaler shark, 6'Überlebt
17 July 2006Western Province, Torres Strait—8 shark-bitten bodies washed ashoreShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
5 June 2006Waitpinga, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off surfboard14' white sharkÜberlebt
2 May 2006Moffat Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandSnorkelingAbrasion & 6 puncture wounds on chest after grabbing the shark by its tail provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 2 mÜberlebt
11 April 2006Newcastle Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor laceration to left footBronze whaler shark, a juvenileÜberlebt
15 March 2006Bondi, Sydney, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark nudged surfboardBronze whaler shark, 2 mÜberlebt
13 February 2006Golden Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandWadingLacerations to foot—Überlebt
12 February 2006Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture wound on arm—Überlebt
12 February 2006Brighton Beach, Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants; shark nudged the 5.3 m boat4.5 m white sharkÜberlebt
15 January 2006Off City Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaScuba divingLacerations to left elbow3.5 m white sharkÜberlebt
7 January 2006Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSwimmingFatalBull sharkTödlich
11 December 2005St. Crispin Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingRight forearm & elbow bittenWhitetip reef sharkÜberlebt
6 December 2005Middle Beach, 40 km north of Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, hydrofoil of outboard motor bitten4 m white sharkÜberlebt
25 November 20056 km off Collendina, south of Melbourne, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark bit outboard motor3 m white sharkÜberlebt
25 November 2005Flinders, VictoriaSurfing2 lacerations on leg, each 4" to 5" long1.8 m sharkÜberlebt
27 September 2005Arakoon's Little Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, knocked off boardTiger shark, 3 mÜberlebt
24 September 2005Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to legs14' to 16' white sharkÜberlebt
23 September 2005Scarborough Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injuryBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
7 September 2005Park Beach, Coff's Harbour, New South WalesStandingLeft foot & ankle lacerated—Überlebt
4 September 2005Fishery Bay, Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to right arm & thigh4 m [13'] white sharkÜberlebt
24 August 2005Glenelg, South AustraliaScuba divingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
15 July 2005——A hoax - no shark was involved and wells' "daughter" was his business partner eileen purchase who injured her finger on his boatNo shark involvementÜberlebt
15 May 200550 km east of Townsville, QueenslandSpearfishingSevere injury to lower legBlacktip sharkÜberlebt
25 April 2005Bermagui, New South WalesFishingLaceration on left thigh provoked incidentMako shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
17 April 2005Crookhaven, New South Wales—Shark-bitten surfboard found adrift—Überlebt
16 April 2005Bremer Island, Northern TerritorySpearfishingMinor cuts above his right eye2 m [6.75'] copper sharkÜberlebt
16 April 2005Bronte Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board bittenBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
27 March 2005New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark rammed surfboard—Überlebt
19 March 2005Wreck Point, Abrolhos Islands, Western AustraliaSnorkelingFatal6 m [20'] white sharkTödlich
26 February 2005Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimmingFinger bittenBull sharkÜberlebt
19 January 2005Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaSpearfishingNo injury. towed by speared shark provoked incident3 m sharkÜberlebt
14 January 2005Blairgowrie, VictoriaAttempting to drive shark away from sailing regattaNo injury to occupants, one of the boat's flotation tanks holed provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 2 m to 3 m [6.75' to 10']Überlebt
16 December 2004West Beach, Adelaide, South AustraliaScurfing (surfboard being towed behind a boat)Fatal4.5 m & 5 m white sharkTödlich
11 December 2004Opal Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingFatal, leg bittenBull sharkTödlich
21 October 2004Stockton Beach, New South WalesSurfingRight foot laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.4 m [8']Überlebt
25 September 2004Batt Reef, QueenslandSpearfishing/ filmingNo injury to occupants, boat damagedTiger shark, 3 m [10']Überlebt
3 August 2004Byron Bay, New South WalesSpearfishingMinor puncture wounds to leg—Überlebt
19 July 20047 km off Trigg surf beach, Perth, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants; shark mouthed motor, severed anchor line4 m [13'] white sharkÜberlebt
10 July 2004Lefthanders Beach, Margaret River, Western AustraliaSurfingFatal, abdomen, pelvis & leg bitten2 sharks, 4.5 m & 3 mTödlich
26 June 2004Floreat Beach, Western AustraliaCrayfishingNo injury, shark made threat displays & diver fended it off with his speargunInvalidÜberlebt
10 June 2004Bunbury, Western AustraliaBody boardingAnkle & foot laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25']Überlebt
26 April 2004Latitude Reef, near Forster, New South WalesDivingPuncture wounds on wristWobbegong shark, 1.2 m [4'] kÜberlebt
6 March 20045 nm off Cervantes, Western AustraliaSpearfishingShin & calf bittenBronze whaler shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
21 February 2004Taree, Old Bar Beach, New South WalesSwimmingThree toes lacerated—Überlebt
16 February 2004Fido's Reef, 300 m east of Cook Island. Cook Island is 2 miles from Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, QueenslandFree diving & spearfishingDisappeared while diving, may have suffered shallow water blackout. searchers observed large tiger sharks & whaler sharks in the areaShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
11 February 2004Caves Beach, New South WalesSnorkelingLeg bitten60 cm [23.6"] blind or brown sharkÜberlebt
25 January 2004Binningup, Western AustraliaScuba divingLeft leg bitten4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white sharkÜberlebt
12 January 2004Bushrangers Pass at Bass Point, New South WalesDivingNo injury, swim fin ripped offRaggedtooth shark, 3.5 m [11.5']Überlebt
2004Redgate Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo inury—Überlebt
8 December 2003Collendina Beach east of Ocean Grove, VictoriaSurfing amid a shoal of sharksNo inury, shark caught leash attached to surfer's ankle & towed him a short distance—Überlebt
30 November 2003Perth? (Margaret River District), Western AustraliaSwimmingAfter biting halverson, it bit scott's thighWobbegong shark, 1.2 m [4']Überlebt
30 November 2003Perth? (Margaret River District), Western AustraliaSwimmingHand & foot bittenWobbegong shark, 1.2 m [4']Überlebt
1 November 2003Seal Rocks, north of Newcastle, New South WalesStandingMinor lacerations to leg & foot—Überlebt
31 October 2003Lighthouse Beach, Seal Rocks, New South WalesSurfingLeft ankle & foot lacerated1.5 m [5'] shark, either a bronze whaler or a grey nurse sharkÜberlebt
26 July 2003Nhulunbuy, Northern TerritorySurf skiingNo injury, flung into water when shark bit rudder of ski—Überlebt
15 February 2003Goolwa Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaWadingAnkle lacerated"a small shark"Überlebt
11 February 2003Coogee Bay, near Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingPuncture wounds on heel, legs and buttocksThought to involve a 2 m [6.75'] grey nurse sharkÜberlebt
8 February 2003Burleigh Lake on the Gold Coast, QueenslandSwimmingFatalThought to involve a >2 m [6.75'] bull sharkTödlich
2 January 2003Left break at the ‘Hot Spot’ at Sheringa Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, but her surfboard was bittenBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25']Überlebt
29 December 2002Great Barrier Reef (near Upolu Bay), QueenslandSnorkelingLeft arm laceratedReported to involve a hammerhead sharkÜberlebt
21 December 2002Depth of 40 m on the wreck of the St. Paul off Brisbane, QueenslandScuba divingGroin bittenWobbegong shark, 1mÜberlebt
20 December 2002Golden Beach, QueenslandSwimmingFoot laceratedShark involvement not confirmed, injury may be due to a stingrayÜberlebt
16 December 2002Miami Lake, QueenslandSwimmingFatalBull sharkTödlich
20 June 2002Sunshine Beach, QueenslandSurfingMinor injury to foot—Überlebt
7 May 2002Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishing from prawn trawlerNetted shark injured his am & 6 fingers provoked incident—Überlebt
30 April 2002Smoky Bay, near Ceduna, on the Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaScallop diving (using surface-supplied air & a pod)Fatal, torso & leg bittenWhite shark, 6m [20']Tödlich
21 April 200226 nautical miles out to sea off Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishing (drowned 2-apr-2002)Drowned, his remains were found in a 3m [10'], 368 kg [811-lb] tiger sharkInvalidÜberlebt
12 April 2002Bar Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFoot bitten—Überlebt
16 February 2002Sunshine Beach, QueenslandSurfingHeel / foot bitten1.5 m [5'] "whaler shark"Überlebt
7 February 2002Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South WalesKayakingStern of kayak bitten/chest bruisedC. leucas tooth fragment recovered from kayakÜberlebt
30 January 2002Just north of Fingal Spit, New South WalesSurfingBruises & minor cutsTiger shark, 3 m [10']Überlebt
30 January 2002Collie River, Western AustraliaSwimming15 cm wound on inner thigh—Überlebt
21 December 2001Honeycombs, 250 km south of Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, 2 m to 2.5 m [6.75' to 8.25'] shark made a threat display—Überlebt
23 November 2001Flat Rock Beach, Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark hit boardBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
7 November 2001Leighton Beach, south of North Cottesloe, Western AustraliaSurf-skiingNo injury, fell off ski after possibly colliding with a shark—Überlebt
2 October 2001200 miles offshore, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to right forearm & shoulder injuredBronze whaler shark?Überlebt
30 September 2001Moreton Bay, NE of Brisbane, Queensland—No injury from shark4 m [13'] white sharkÜberlebt
9 June 2001Lord Howe Island (island group 440 miles northeast of Sydney), New South WalesHiking on the beachRemains recovered from gut of a 3.7 m [12'] tiger sharkShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
4 May 2001Noraville, New South WalesSurfingChest lacerated, surfboard bitten—Überlebt
8 April 2001Bronte Beach, New South WalesSnorkelingWrist lacerated provoked incidentWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
2 April 2001Nambucca River Entrance, New South WalesSurfingCalf bittenBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
26 February 2001Albany (incident took place 200 metres from swimmers), Western AustraliaFishing for whitingNo injury to occupantsWhite shark, 5 m [16.5']Überlebt
4 February 2001Broome Head, New South WalesSurfingLeg bittenBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25'] kÜberlebt
24 January 2001South West Rocks, New South WalesKayakingNo injury, shark rammed & bit kayak5 m sharkÜberlebt
21 January 2001Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupantsWhite shark, 4.3 m [14']Überlebt
24 December 2000Flinders Cay, QueenslandScuba divingHand bitten—Überlebt
11 December 20003 km off Port Victoria, Yorke Peninsula, South AustraliaFishing for whitingNo injury to occupantsWhite shark, 4.5 m [14'9"]Überlebt
3 December 2000Sykes Reef, Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingLeft elbow and forearm bittenBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25']Überlebt
21 November 2000Orpheus Island, QueenslandDiving (shell maintenance)No injury, wetsuit & swimfin tornTiger shark, 4 mÜberlebt
20 November 2000Ceduna, South AustraliaShipwreckedMissing, thought to have been taken by a sharkShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
6 November 2000Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSwimmingLeg & feet laceratedWhite shark, 4.9 m [16']Überlebt
6 November 2000Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal, torso bitten, leg severedWhite shark, 5 m [16.5']Tödlich
29 October 2000Peel Island, QueenslandFishingNo injury to occupant, shark holed and sank boatWhite sharkÜberlebt
25 September 2000Black Point, Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkTödlich
24 September 2000Cactus Beach near Penong, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite shark, 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5']Tödlich
19 September 2000Wollongong, New South WalesFell onto dead sharkFoot lacerated from toe to heel when he tripped on shark during fishing competition provoked incident100-kg [221-lb] dead blue sharkÜberlebt
9 May 2000Koonya Beach, Melbourne, Victoria—Probable drowningShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
30 March 2000Main Beach, Gold Coast, QueenslandSwimmingLeft calf bitten2.5 m sharkÜberlebt
14 March 2000McMasters Beach, Central Coast, New South WalesSurfingNo injuryTiger shark, 4 m [13'] ?Überlebt
10 March 2000Parramatta River, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants2 m to 2.5 m [6.75' to 8.25'] sharkÜberlebt
9 March 2000Parramatta River, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants; oar bitten—Überlebt
2 March 2000Taronga Wharf, Athol Bay, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingSurvived—Überlebt
1 February 2000Point Sinclair, Cactus Beach near Penong, South AustraliaSurfingHand bitten3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
1990er — 70 Vorfälle, 11 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
29 May 1999Hardwicke Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South AustraliaWindsurfingFatal, body not recoveredThought to involve a white sharkTödlich
23 February 1999Scotts Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft hand & forearm bitten, board bittenBronze whaler or tiger sharkÜberlebt
3 January 1999Gulf of Carpenteria, Northern TerritoryFishingCut foot, but injury caused by fishing line, not the sharkShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
22 December 1998Middleton Beach, South AustraliaStanding2 puncture wounds in left leg—Überlebt
15 December 1998Middleton Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLeg injured—Überlebt
28 June 1998South Neptune Island, South AustraliaFree diving for abaloneFatal, left thigh and lower leg severely injuredThought to involve a 5.5 m white shark named KongTödlich
28 January 1998Whale Beach, New South WalesSpearfishingMissing, thought to have been taken by a sharkShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
17 January 1998Middleton Beach, South AustraliaSurfing20 punctures in right foot—Überlebt
9 November 1997Albany, Western AustraliaScuba diving (submerged riding a scooter)Left arm lacerated when shark grabbed scooterWhite sharkÜberlebt
5 November 1997Botany Bay?, New South Wales—5 m white shark obsrved feeding on remains 6 days laterShark involvement prior to death suspected but not confirmedÜberlebt
28 October 1997Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurf-skiingSierakowski suffered a minor facial injury, ski bitten in half by shark5.5 m [18'] white sharkÜberlebt
27 July 1997Pincushion, north of Maroochydore Beach, QueenslandSurfingLeg lacerated—Überlebt
28 February 1997Carrara, Nerang River, QueenslandSwimmingLeft leg bitena small sharkÜberlebt
28 February 1997Whitsunday Passage, QueenslandScuba divingLeft arm bittenTiger shark, 2m to 3mÜberlebt
3 February 1997Iron Cove, Sydney, New South WalesRowingBruised, when shark struck scull & catapulted her into the water—Überlebt
25 January 1997Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, QueenslandSnorkelingLeft leg lacerated, punctures to right leg1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] sharkÜberlebt
20 January 1997Geraldton, Western AustraliaWindsurfingPresumed fatal, no body recovered, shark mutilated wetsuit & harness recoveredTiger shark, 4.5 m [14'9"]Tödlich
1 January 1997Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, VictoriaWatching sealsNo injury to occupants, shark bit 2 of the dinghy's 3 floation chambersWhite sharkÜberlebt
29 December 1996Coolum Beach, QueenslandSurfingKeine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
6 June 1996Suicide Point, Point Leo, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, board bitten4 m white sharkÜberlebt
24 May 1996Wreck of paddle steamer, Koputai, 6 km off Bondi Beach, New South WalesTech divingFatal, but shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death suspected but not confirmedTödlich
25 April 1996Mona Vale, New South WalesSwimmingPuncture wounds on upper left thighWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
25 April 1996Mona Vale, New South WalesSwimmingPuncture wounds on legWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
5 March 1996Heron Island, QueenslandSwimming breast stokeLeft arm & leg laceratedTiger sharkÜberlebt
March 1996Lord Howe Island, New South WalesFishing in knee-deep waterLeft calf bitten1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
26 February 1996Charles Street Wharf, Parramatta River, New South WalesDived naked into the water on a betLeft leg & right testicle bittenBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
4 February 1996Ned's Beach, Lord Howe Island, New South WalesSwimmingAnkles injured"reef shark"Überlebt
22 January 1996Brown's Inlet, Broadwater, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to left calfBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
14 January 1996Mutton Bird Island, Albany, Western Australia—No details—Überlebt
12 January 1996Eight-mile reef off Port Kembla, New South WalesChumming for sharksNo injury to occupants; shark rammed, bit & sank boatMako shark, 4.3 m [14']Überlebt
17 November 1995Great Keppel Island, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
11 October 1995Pialba, Hervey Bay, QueenslandPlaying / standingLaceration to thigh4 m sharkÜberlebt
11 September 1995Honeymoon Island, near Hopetown, Western AustraliaAbalone diving using hookah (near calving whales)Fatal, head, shoulder and arm severed, remains recovered at munglinup beach on 9/13/1995White sharkTödlich
18 May 1995Bernier Island, Shark Bay, Western Australia—No details—Überlebt
9 April 1995Honeysuckle Point, Eden, New South WalesDivingNo injury, shark took swimfinWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
21 March 1995Clark Island, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, knocked off board by shark—Überlebt
11 March 1995Cactus Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLeft arm laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2 mÜberlebt
1995Gladstone Reef, QueenslandSnorkelingNo injury, grabbed byshark after he pulled its tail provoked incidentLeopard sharkÜberlebt
9 December 1994Hinchinbrook Channel, Queensland, QueenslandMurder victimShark scavenged on his corpseInvalidÜberlebt
12 January 1994Albany, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit anchor and ladderWhite sharkÜberlebt
9 January 1994Katana Downs Reach, Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimming, after falling off towed kneeboardHamstring bitten1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
21 November 1993A pearl farm in Roebuck Bay, Western AustraliaHookah divingFatalTiger shark caught 6 days later with diver’s remains in its gutTödlich
14 August 1993Off Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark struck boat, lifting the outboard motor6 m [20'] white sharkÜberlebt
9 June 1993Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South WalesScuba divingFatalRemains recovered from 5.5 m [18'] white sharkTödlich
5 June 1993Tenth Island (King Island), TasmaniaScuba diving at seal colonyFatal5 m [16.5'] white sharkTödlich
April 1993Barren Joey Island, TasmaniaSpearfishingNo injuryInvalidÜberlebt
4 February 1993Mooloolaba, QueenslandFishingLegs lacerated, puncture wound in hand from hooked shark hauled onboard provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 1.5 mÜberlebt
5 January 1993Line Reef, northeast of Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandSpearfishing6" laceration to left forearm1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
15 October 1992Avalon Beach, New South WalesScuba divingMinor injury while delivering pup of female shark caught in a netGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
1 October 1992North Point Beach, Moreton Island, QueenslandSurfingFatal4.2 m white sharkTödlich
25 August 1992Lipson Cove, Tumby Bay, South AustraliaSurfingMinor cuts, sufboard bitten4 m white sharkÜberlebt
10 March 1992Point Lonsdale, VictoriaSurfingRight thigh, back & hand laceratedBronze whaler shark, 3 mÜberlebt
9 February 1992Clifton Beach, southwest of Hobart, TasmaniaSurfingNo injury, shark allegedly took his surfboard & slashed his wetsuit. shark involvement questionableQuestionable incidentÜberlebt
29 January 1992Tweed Heads, New South WalesBoogie boardingRight leg laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.3 m [7.5']Überlebt
November 1991Backbeach, Halls Head, Western AustraliaBoogie boardingCalf scratched & chunk bitten from board"small shark"Überlebt
8 September 1991Snapper Point, Aldinga Beach, Adelaide, South AustraliaScuba divingFatal4 m [13'] white sharkTödlich
30 August 1991On board the Japanese longline trawler Fukuya No.38, 100 nm northeast of Brisbane, QueenslandFinning the shark that bit himShark bit his arm, nearly severing it provoked incident3 m [10'], 270- kg [595-lb] sharkÜberlebt
3 March 1991Bass Point, New South WalesScuba divingLacerations to arm & legGrey nurse shark, 2 mÜberlebt
19 January 1991Mermaid Waters, QueenslandSwimmingHands, legs & buttocks lacerated—Überlebt
9 January 1991Scarborough, Western AustraliaSurf-skiingNo injury, shark brushed ski4 m sharkÜberlebt
January 1991Pelican Banks near Gladstone, QueenslandSurfing (or sailboarding)Survived2 m sharkÜberlebt
28 November 1990Nerang River, QueenslandSwimmingAbdomen, hip, leg & arm bitten1.5 m sharkÜberlebt
27 October 1990Mermaid Waters, QueenslandSwimmingButtocks & hip bitten—Überlebt
25 October 1990Goolwa Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to foot—Überlebt
10 May 1990Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations2 m hammerheadÜberlebt
10 May 1990Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, QueenslandSnorkeling, possibly holding a fishLacerations2 m hammerheadÜberlebt
9 April 1990Greenmount Beach, QueenslandSurfingLacerations & abrasions, board bitten in halfTiger shark, 3 mÜberlebt
8 April 1990Dingo Reef, 80 nm off Townsville, QueenslandFree diving for trochusPresumed fatal—Tödlich
7 April 1990Fingal Beach, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, board broken in two3 m sharkÜberlebt
6 April 1990Fingal Beach, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, board bitten3 m sharkÜberlebt
1980er — 47 Vorfälle, 10 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
3 December 1989Gove Peninsula near Darwin, Northern Territory—No details, "recovering in darwin hospital"Tiger shark, 2mÜberlebt
2 December 1989Fraser Island, QueenslandSwimmingSwept out to sea, feared taken by sharkShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
22 November 1989Kilcunda, VictoriaSurfingThigh bittenWhite sharkÜberlebt
2 November 1989Mermaid Waters, QueenslandSwimming in canalLeft ankle broken & lacerated2 m shark, possibly a bronze whalerÜberlebt
29 October 1989Edith Falls, Northern TerritorySwimmingPuncture marks to right calf—Überlebt
22 October 1989Shelly Point, TasmaniaSurfingNo injury, board bitten2.7 m [9'] white sharkÜberlebt
1 October 1989Surfers Point, Phillip Island, VictoriaSurfingNo detailsWhite sharkÜberlebt
29 August 1989SeaWorld Theme Park, QueenslandFeeding fishLeft leg bitten by captive shark provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
13 August 1989Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark took chunk out of surfboardBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10']Überlebt
6 August 1989Moreton Bay, QueenslandFishing for sharksLaceration to arm provoked incident3.5 m white sharkÜberlebt
9 March 1989Waitpinga Beach, near Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, South AustraliaSurfingThigh bitten fatal2 m [6.75'] white sharkTödlich
4 March 1989Near Broome in Roebuck Bay, Western AustraliaKayakingNo injury, but the kayak was bitten by the sharkTiger shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
3 January 1989Half Tide Beach, Evans Head, New South WalesSurfing with dolphinsAbdomen lacerated, surfboard holedTiger shark, 4 m [13']Überlebt
8 November 1988Off North Keppel Island, off Yeppoon, QueenslandThe christie v sank on 11/6/1988, survivors were adrift on a dinghyFatal when james coucom, the lone survivor, was rescued, "2 sharks were pounding on the dinghy"—Tödlich
7 November 1988Off North Keppel Island, off Yeppoon, QueenslandThe christie v sank on 11/6/1988, survivors were adrift on a dinghyFatal—Tödlich
22 October 1988Phillip Island, VictoriaSurfingLacerations to right leg7' sharkÜberlebt
6 October 1988Moama Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLower right leg lacerated—Überlebt
12 February 198818 km west of Bunbury, Western AustraliaDrift fishingNo injury to occupants; shark leapt into boat, almost capsizing it and destroyed the inside of the boatMako shark, 3 m [10'], 200-kg [441-lb]Überlebt
21 January 1988Torres StraitFell overboard from the taiwanese fishing trawler lien cheng feuHis remains were recovered from a shark caught by the trawler ho tai no.12 in march 1988Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
1988Sydney, New South WalesSurfingHand bittenWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
13 December 1987Shoalhaven, New South Wales—Remains recovered from 4 m, 420-kg, caught 13-dec-1987kShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
18 September 1987Merino Rocks, Adelaide, South AustraliaScuba diving for scallopsFatalWhite sharkTödlich
6 May 1987New South WalesFishing3 fingers severed by metal trace as he tried to haul in a hooked shark. provoked accident—Überlebt
30 March 1987Fourth Beach / Twilgth Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingCalf laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2 m to 3 mÜberlebt
6 January 1987Lizard Island, QueenslandSwimmingRight leg lacerated—Überlebt
1 October 1986Direction Island, Cocos Islands, Western Australia—No details—Überlebt
3 August 1986North Head, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesScuba divingSurvivedWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
26 July 19863 km west of Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark bit motor, lifting stern a half-metre out of the waterTooth fragment of a white shark recovered. Authorities believed shark was 6 m [20'] total lengthÜberlebt
18 May 1986North Head, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesScuba divingSurvivedWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
1 February 1986Jan Juc Beach, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, knocked into water & board bittenBronze whaler shark, 3.5 mÜberlebt
11 November 1985Gladstone, QueenslandFishingLaceration to lower left leg by hooked shark provoked incident1m sharkÜberlebt
3 March 1985Wiseman’s Beach, Peake Bay, Port Lincoln, South AustraliaFree diving for scallopsFatal6 m [20'] white sharkTödlich
30 November 19841 km off Black's Beach, QueenslandSailing on catamaran & fell into the waterFatalTiger shark, 4 mTödlich
1 March 1984Coral Bay, Western Australia—No details—Überlebt
11 February 1984Derwent Island, QueenslandSpearfishingHand bitten1.5 m white-tipped reef sharkÜberlebt
24 December 1983Dangerous Reef, South Neptune Island, South AustraliaScuba diving for abaloneFingers bitten12' white sharkÜberlebt
26 July 1983Off Lodestone Reef, Great Barrier Reef, north of Townsville, QueenslandSwimming from the new ventureFatal, shark seized her by the chest and took her underwaterTiger shark, 5 m [16.5']Tödlich
25 July 1983Off Lodestone Reef, Great Barrier Reef, north of Townsville, QueenslandSwimming from the new ventureFatal, shark bit leg, then dragged him underwaterTiger shark, 5 m [16.5']Tödlich
25 July 1983Off Lodestone Reef, Great Barrier Reef, north of Townsville, Queensland14 m prawn trawler new venture capsized & sank in heavy seas three people in the waterLeft knee bitten, but survivedTiger shark, 5 m [16.5']Überlebt
26 December 1982Suffolk Park, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard bittenBronze whaler, 2mÜberlebt
7 March 1982Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingLegs bitten fatal—Tödlich
28 February 1982South Cape Bay, TasmaniaSpearfishingFatal, body not recovered5.5 m [18''] white sharkTödlich
13 December 1981Green Island, Queensland—Abdomen lacerated—Überlebt
16 February 1981Leighton Beach, north of Freemantle, Western AustraliaExercising his dog in the shallowsPuncture wounds to foot1 m hammerhead sharkÜberlebt
7 February 1981Parker's Point, Rottnest Island, Western Australia—No details—Überlebt
1981Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf-skiingNo injury, ski bittenTiger shark, 2.5 mÜberlebt
18 November 1980Lancelin, Western AustraliaSwimmingRight shoulder bitten, puncture wounds on chest & lacerations on his back—Überlebt
1970er — 60 Vorfälle, 11 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
14 September 1979Byron Bay, New South WalesScuba divingLeg bitten"a small shark"Überlebt
29 December 1978Bribie Island, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
2 September 1978Cape Pillar, Storm Bay, TasmaniaScuba diving for abaloneSeveral broken ribs15' sharkÜberlebt
April 1978Beechford, TasmaniaScuba divingThigh bittenSevengill shark, 2.4 mÜberlebt
31 August 1977Cactus Beach, near Ceduna, South AustraliaSurfingBoard rammed & bitten, left thigh laceratedWhite sharkÜberlebt
23 August 1977Buddina Beach, south of Noosa, QueenslandFloating on an inflatable raftFatal, left arm severed, legs bitten—Tödlich
16 May 1977Southport, Queensland—Missing, believed taken by a shark—Überlebt
26 April 1977Tallebudgera, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
13 March 1977Near Moreton Island in Moreton Bay, QueenslandTheir 9 m launch was run down by a 25,000-ton japanese freighter on the night of 3-11-1977 & they drifted, clinging to an icebox for 2 daysHis feet were bitten by sharks, but he was rescued by a charter boat that arrived on the scene just an hour and 15 minutes after the sharks first appeared, too late to save the lives of hayes and beaver—Überlebt
13 March 1977Near Moreton Island in Moreton Bay, QueenslandTheir 9 m launch was run down by a 25,000-ton japanese freighter on the night of 3-11-1977 & they drifted, clinging to an icebox for 2 daysFatal—Tödlich
13 March 1977Near Moreton Island in Moreton Bay, QueenslandTheir 9 m launch was run down by a 25,000-ton japanese freighter on the night of 3-11-1977 & they drifted, clinging to an icebox for 2 daysFatal—Tödlich
26 February 1977Kingscliffe Beach, south of Tweed Heads, New South WalesPushed surfmat of a young girl out of the shark's path, drawing shark's attention to his own boardLeft hand, arm & leg lacerated, & shark bit chunk out of his surfboard4 m [13'] sharkÜberlebt
4 February 1977Sorrento Back Beach, Victoria—Shark involvement prior to death was unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
29 December 1976Caloundra, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
26 November 1976Southport Bar, Queensland—Missing, believed taken by a shark, but not confirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
19 September 1976Point Lowly, north of Whyalla, South AustraliaSkindiving,Right leg bitten below the knee, left ankle & foot lacerated2.7 m [9'] sharkÜberlebt
1 June 1976Off Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSitting in bow of her father's 5 m boatShark jumped in boat, hitting her in the face & knocking her unconscious1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
12 January 1976Harvey Bay, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
29 December 1975Glenelg, South AustraliaAttempting to drive shark away from the beachNo injury, shark charged & rammed boat several times2.4 m [8'] sharkÜberlebt
2 December 1975Porpoise Pool, Tweed Heads, New South WalesFilming & feeding captive sharksTooth mark in left elbow provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 10'Überlebt
19 November 1975Queenscliff, Sydney, New South WalesStandingLaceration to posterior thigh5' sharkÜberlebt
7 November 1975Lookout Point, Queensland—Puncture wounds in hand—Überlebt
12 October 1975Lennox Head, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingCracked jaw & broken tooth, shark took chunk out of surfboardBronze whalerÜberlebt
30 July 1975Fluted Cape, Bruny Island, TasmaniaDiving for abalone (scuba)FatalWhite sharkTödlich
26 July 1975Maroochydore, QueenslandSurfingButtocks & leg bitten12' sharkÜberlebt
5 July 197515 km north of Lancelin, north of Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his arm between elbow and shoulder provoked incident2.4 m [8'] whaler sharkÜberlebt
18 March 1975Mornington Island, Queensland—Hand bitten—Überlebt
13 March 1975Southport Aquarium, QueenslandDiving & force-feeding the sharkLaceration to thigh by captive shark provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 6'Überlebt
10 February 1975(Point Sinclair) Penong, South AustraliaSwimming underwater from crayfish cage to a fishing baitRight leg severed fatalWhite shark, 3 m [10']Tödlich
9 February 1975Anglesea, VictoriaCrayfishingPuncture wounds to right shoulderCarpet shark, 10'Überlebt
7 February 1975Currumbin Rock, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
19 January 1975Coffin Bay, South AustraliaSurfingFatal, body not recovered—Tödlich
21 December 1974Glenelg, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupantWhite sharkÜberlebt
12 December 1974Geographe Bay, Western Australia—Survived—Überlebt
1 September 1974Junpinpin, off Stradbroke Island, Queensland3.3 m fishing boat sank. treveluwe & peter hodgson (wearing lifejackets) were drifting in the currentMissing, believed taken by a shark—Überlebt
9 January 1974Streaky Bay, South AustraliaDiving for abaloneFatal, right leg severedWhite sharkTödlich
Summer 1974Emu Channel, Western AustraliaSpearfishing8 to 10 puncture marks around kneeBronze whaler shark, 4'Überlebt
25 November 1973Swan River, Western Australia—Survived—Überlebt
3 November 1973Gin Arm Creek, Queensland—Knee lacerated—Überlebt
27 August 1973Palm Cove Beach, Queensland—Keine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
25 August 1973Point Lookout, Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSurfingRight foot severed12' sharkÜberlebt
26 March 1973Palm Island, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
21 December 1972Currumbin Rock, Queensland—Hand bitten—Überlebt
8 December 1972Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—Überlebt
21 October 1972Stevens Reef, 70 miles from Mackay, QueenslandSpearfishingRight arm bitten—Überlebt
21 October 1972Tabourie Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to thigh & buttocksBronze whaler shark, 10'Überlebt
8 August 1972Tasman Island, TasmaniaDiving for abaloneLeft foot bittenWhite shark, 10'Überlebt
26 June 1972Pancake Creek, Queensland—Fatal—Tödlich
26 June 1972Pancake Creek, Queensland—Fatal—Tödlich
1 April 1972Wellington Point, Queensland—Left leg bitten—Überlebt
20 February 1972Wilson's Promontory, Waratah Bay, VictoriaSurfingLaceration above knee7' sharkÜberlebt
12 February 1972Elliot's Cove, Tasmania—Survived—Überlebt
23 December 1971Smokey Cape, New South Wales—Survived—Überlebt
5 December 1971Gladstone, Queensland—Fatal—Tödlich
27 October 1971Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—Überlebt
5 September 1971Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingFatal. shark bite was minor injury, but he suffered a heart attack afterwards and died 6 hours later—Tödlich
21 August 1971Manly Marineland, Sydney, New South WalesScuba diving & feeding fishEight puncture wounds to right leg by captive shark provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 11'Überlebt
2 January 1971TasmaniaSwimmingTorso lacerated—Überlebt
1971Southport, South AustraliaSurfingSevere lacerations to thighWhite sharkÜberlebt
2 September 1970Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—Überlebt
1960er — 135 Vorfälle, 12 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
30 November 1969Swan River, 13 miles upstream, Western AustraliaSwimmingLeft thigh lacerated—Überlebt
5 November 1969Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—Überlebt
14 May 1969Broomfield Reef, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
22 April 1969Kingscliffe Beach, south of Tweed Heads, New South WalesNetting pilchardsNo injuryConsidered a "Doubtful" incidentÜberlebt
25 March 1969Newcastle, New South Wales—Foot lacerated. recorded as provoked incidentMako sharkÜberlebt
17 February 1969Taroona, TasmaniaFishingLacerations to hand from hooked shark provoked incident7-gill sharkÜberlebt
February 1969Cooktown, QueenslandHard hat divingNo detailsQuestionable incidentÜberlebt
27 January 1969Beecroft Head, New South WalesFreedivingAbrasions and lacerations to lower right leg—Überlebt
January 1969Port MacDonnel, Victoria—Minor injuryCarpet sharkÜberlebt
26 December 1968Marineland Aquarium, Manley, Sydney, New South WalesFeeding mullet to sharksLaceration to finger by a captive shark provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 10'Überlebt
9 December 1968Thistle Island, South Australia—SurvivedWhite sharkÜberlebt
2 November 1968Western Australia—Abrasion on shoulder recorded as provoked incident—Überlebt
15 April 1968South Coast, New South WalesDiving. shark “swallowed’ his hand, so he threw his other around the shark and went “shark-back riding” for 30 yards until the shark opened its jawsHand laceratedBronze whaler shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
7 April 1968Stockton Bight, New South Wales—Foot lacerated recorded as provoked incident"Blue whaler" (Galeolamna)Überlebt
20 February 1968Swan River, Western AustraliaSwimmingThigh lacerated—Überlebt
4 February 1968Cape Jervis, South AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, speargun bittenBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10']Überlebt
2 February 1968Brunswick Heads, New South Wales—Survived—Überlebt
17 December 1967Cheviot Beach, Portsea, Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaSwimmingFatal, presumed taken by a shark, body not recovered—Tödlich
30 November 1967Wollongong, New South WalesFreedivingRecorded as provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
30 November 1967Surfer's Paradise, Queensland—Arm laceratedGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
19 August 1967Jurien Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, dived to pick up a float lineFatal, "bitten in two"White sharkTödlich
10 August 1967Jervis Bay, New South WalesAnti-sabotage night dive exercise alongside destroyer (scuba diving)Disappeared, no trace of men or equipment, shark attack consideredShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
30 May 1967Outer Harbor, South Australia—Thigh abraded & lacerated recorded as provoked incidentBronze whaler sharkÜberlebt
9 May 1967AquariumFeeding a sharkRecorded as provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
12 March 1967Geelong, VictoriaSpearfishingSpeared shark lacerated his arm provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
10 March 1967Dover Heights, Sydney, New South WalesVehicle plunged over cliff into the waterFatal or scavenging by "a pack of sharks"Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedTödlich
6 January 1967Goolwa, VictoriaSplashingFoot bitten when he kicked shark provoked incident"sand shark"Überlebt
31 December 1966Piccaninny Point, 10 miles from Bicheno, TasmaniaFishing6" laceration to left forearm2.1 m [7'] sharkÜberlebt
27 December 1966South West Rocks, New South WalesSpearfishingThe shark bit the diver's leg after he shot it provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
27 December 1966Trial Bay, New South WalesSpearfishingRight hand laceratedGrey nurse shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
26 December 1966Coogee, New South WalesSpearfishingRight leg bitten1.8 m [6'] sharkÜberlebt
27 September 1966Broomfield Island, 11 miles from Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandFree diving, carrying speargunShoulder laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.1 m [7'], a tooth was embedded in the speargunÜberlebt
18 September 1966Little Beach Reef, Bremer Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingThe 2.9 m [9.5'] shark never made contact with him. no attack, no injury.InvalidÜberlebt
13 September 1966Albany, Western AustraliaSpearfishingInvolved a speared shark but no other details provoked incident—Überlebt
10 September 1966Roe Reef off Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injuryMako shark, 1.9 m [6.5']Überlebt
28 August 1966Darwin Harbour, Northern Territory—No injury to occupant. shark struck vessel, jamming centreboard—Überlebt
20 May 1966Jervis Bay, New South WalesSinking of the dredge world atlasFatal—Tödlich
20 May 1966Bellingen, New South WalesFishingFoot bitten1.8 m [6'] sharkÜberlebt
20 May 19667 miles offshore on east coast of AustraliaShipwreckFatal, other human remains bitten by sharks, 13 people missingBelieved white shark and other smaller species of sharks involved.Tödlich
April 1966Botany Bay, Sydney, New South WalesOverturned skiffSurvived—Überlebt
20 March 1966Maroubra, New South WalesFishing (big game)No injury to occupants, hooked shark rammed boat, provoked incidentAlleged to involve a White shark, 7.6 m [25']Überlebt
27 February 1966Coledale Beach, New South WalesTreading waterLeft leg & lower right leg bitten, taken ashore with shark still grasping his legWhite shark, 2.5 m [8.25'], an immature female, previously injuredÜberlebt
15 January 1966Bellambi, New South WalesSpearfishingButtocks bittenWobbegong shark, 5'Überlebt
10 January 1966Woodman Point, Western AustraliaJumped into the waterLower leg nipped, arm bruised when he landed in boat76 cm [2.5'] carpet sharkÜberlebt
28 December 1965Bathurst Reef, Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, but standing in knee-deep waterThigh & swim fin bitten1.8 m [6'] carpet sharkÜberlebt
10 December 1965Cape Jervis, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark gouged planks of boat15' sharkÜberlebt
21 November 1965Near Brisbane, QueenslandFishing from 34' boat when pulled overboard by hooked sharkFatal provoked incident4.6 m [15'] sharkTödlich
3 November 1965Oak Beach, QueenslandSurfingPuncture wounds to right thighGrey nurse shark, 2.4 m [8']Überlebt
10 January 1965East of Station Pier, Port Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingThigh gashed1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
10 December 1964Port Jervis, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark rammed boat, bit planks & sheared off copper rivet at stern of boat4.6 m [15'] sharkÜberlebt
29 November 1964Lady Julia Percy Island, VictoriaFree diving with sealsLeft leg severedWhite shark, 2.4 m [8']Überlebt
18 November 1964Fingal Beach, near Tweed Heads, QueenslandSwimming out to rescue swimmers in difficultyFatal—Tödlich
13 November 1964North Solitary Island, 8 miles from Wolli, New South WalesFilming underwater, carrying powerheadShark made threat display, then diver hit it with powerhead provoked incidentWhite shark, 2.7 m [9'1"], 750-lbÜberlebt
4 October 1964Avalon Beach, near Mandurah, 50 miles south of Perth, Western AustraliaSurfing, but swimming to his boardAbrasions & 11 teethmarks on right lower legGrey nurse shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
28 March 1964Surfers Paradise Beach near Victor Harbour, South AustraliaSurfingLeft thigh lacerated1.8 m [6'] sharkÜberlebt
2 February 1964Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingBody not recovered / may have drowned prior to shark involvementShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
18 January 1964Hamelin Bay, Western AustraliaFreedivingArm laceratedWobbegongÜberlebt
1 January 1964Metro coast, Western Australia—Keine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
26 December 1963Figtree Ledge, Hervey Bay, QueenslandSitting on gunwale of boatNo injury, shark's tail struck his armpit4.3 m [14'], 1000-lb sharkÜberlebt
21 December 1963Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, New South WalesFishing7 puncture wounds in right forearm from hooked shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 3'Überlebt
8 December 196355 miles south of Adelaide, South AustraliaSpearfishingTorso & hand laceratedWhite sharkÜberlebt
14 November 1963Mermaid Beach, QueenslandCatching sharks under government contractNo injury to occupant, netted shark rammed & bit boat provoked incidentWhite shark, 15'2"Überlebt
13 September 1963Wanda Beach, New South WalesSurfingA "dead" shark grabbed by the tail bit his right torso provoked incident1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
22 April 1963Clarence Head, New South WalesFishingFoot lacerated by netted shark provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
13 April 1963Yallingup, Western AustraliaSurfing on "chest board" (boogie board?)Arm bitten1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] sharkÜberlebt
24 February 1963Wombarra Beach near Austinmeer, New South WalesSpearfishingLeft leg laceratedBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10']Überlebt
28 January 1963Sugarloaf Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesWadingFatal, right femoral artery severed, thigh, calf, buttock & left hand bittenTooth fragments of “whaler” shark were recovered, a bull shark, according to EdwardsTödlich
26 January 1963Evans Head, New South WalesSwimming9' shark in area when he disappeared, body not recoveredShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
4 January 1963Off Franklin Island between Streaky Bay & Ceduna, South AustraliaShark fishingNo injury to occupants; hooked shark slammed into side of boat provoked incidentWhite shark, 16', 2,312-lbÜberlebt
No date, Before 1963Torres StraitDiving for trochusCalf removed0.9 m [3'] sharkÜberlebt
9 December 1962Carrickalinga Head, South AustraliaSpearfishingFatal, right leg bitten thigh to calfWhite shark, 4.3 m [14'] (or bronze whaler)Tödlich
29 November 1962Sydney, New South WalesSpearfishing, scuba divingNo injury, shark bit spear & dragged diver 90'3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
25 November 1962Townsville, Queensland—Skeletonized, except for head & feet. possible drowning / scavengingShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
10 November 1962Off Kisma, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants. shark rammed boat as they were pulling in a flathead3 m [10'] blue whalerÜberlebt
14 October 1962Port Phillip Bay, South AustraliaAdrift after wave swamped engineNo injury to occupant, shark "nibbled" at boatGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
7 June 1962Emu Point, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark grabbed anchor rope, pulling bow of boat downward & then bit bow of boat—Überlebt
20 April 1962Nobbys Beach, QueenslandFishingNo injury to occupants, hooked shark cracked hull provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 3.7 m [12']Überlebt
25 March 1962Norah Head, New South WalesFishing & spearfishingNo injury to occupants. shark holed boat & they swam 200 yards to shoreBronze whaler shark, 4.6 m [15']Überlebt
15 February 1962Between Smith’s Rock & Moreton Island, QueenslandFishing for snappers & cleaning mullet. put mullet over side of boat to wash itMiddle finger of right hand lacerated3.7 m [12'] sharkÜberlebt
4 February 1962Greenmount Beach, QueenslandSwimmingShin bitten60 cm sharkÜberlebt
21 January 1962Cronulla, New South WalesSpearfishingSuffered from shock & immersion after being dragged underwater by speared shark provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 3m [10']Überlebt
14 January 1962Long Reef, North Manly, New South WalesSpearfishingSpeared shark bit gunwale of boat as it was being hauled onboard provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 3 m [10']Überlebt
14 January 1962Lennox Head, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingDorsum of foot lacerated & toe severedBronze whaler shark, 2.1 m [7'] sharkÜberlebt
11 January 1962Marino, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark bit propeller & lifted boat several feetSaid to involve a Grey nurse shark 3.7 m [12']Überlebt
10 January 1962Ceduna, South AustraliaFishing for sharksNo injury to fisherman alf dean & other occupants; shark bit stern of boatWhite sharkÜberlebt
8 January 1962Lake Illawarra, New South WalesSwimmingRemains recovered from 10' shark, but shark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
7 January 1962Dicky Beach, QueenslandRowingNo injury to occupants, shark bit 3" piece from oar after they accidentally struck the shark provoked incident—Überlebt
7 January 1962Sydney, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark bumped board flipping him into the water—Überlebt
2 January 1962Seaspray, near Sale, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, hooked shark dragged boat 2 miles provoked incident2.7 m [9'] sharkÜberlebt
Ca. 1962Dangerous Reef, South AustraliaDivingRight leg bitten—Überlebt
28 December 1961Lambert's Beach, Mackay, QueenslandStandingFatal, right arm severed at shoulder, left hand severed, right thigh bitten & surgically amputated. died day after the attack3 m [10'] sharkTödlich
28 December 1961Lambert’s Beach, Mackay, QueenslandStandingHand bitten, surgically amputated3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
27 December 1961North of main swimming area in Waterman's Bay Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, parker shot the shark when it came close to his nephew, bill bradbury (14), then the shark bent his speargun provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 2.4 m [8']Überlebt
19 December 1961Cowell, South AustraliaFishing, hauling in a 5-lb snapperNo injury to occupant; shark leapt into boat2.7 m [9'] sharkÜberlebt
18 December 1961Noosa Heads, QueenslandSurfing, pushing board ashoreFatal, right wrist and hand bitten, left leg severed above kneeNext morning a 3 m [10'] shark was caught that had Andrews' leg in its gutTödlich
13 December 1961Horn Island, near Thursday Island, Torres StraitSwimming with other crew near wharfRight thigh and leg lacerated1.8 m [6'] sharkÜberlebt
6 September 1961Broome, Western AustraliaAttaching a line at seaShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
7 July 1961Cape Moreton, QueenslandShark fishingNo injury to occupant, hooked shark bit boat's rudder provoked incidentWhite shark, 5.2 m [17'], 2500-lbÜberlebt
7 May 1961Quinn’s Rocks, south of Yanchep, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, speared shark hit speargun provoked incident—Überlebt
25 April 1961Trial Bay, north of Kempsey, New South WalesSpearfishingSpeared shark bit davy's ankle & pierpont's right leg provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 1.4 m [4'6"]Überlebt
16 April 1961Otford, New South WalesSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his foot provoked incidentWobbegong shark, O. barbatus, 1.8 m [6'], identified by G.P. WhitleyÜberlebt
14 April 196110 miles off Nambucca Heads onboard trawler, New South WalesChecking fish traps, fell into the waterTiny cuts & bruises on neck"gummy" shark (Rhizoprionodon or Loxodon) 1.2 m [4']Überlebt
3 April 1961Flinders Island, VictoriaSpearfishingNo injury, right sleeve of wetsuit ripped, weight on belt gashedGrey nurse shark, 2,7 m [9'], 200-lbÜberlebt
April 1961Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his arm & seat of pants of diving suit provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 1.4 m [4.6']Überlebt
30 March 1961Glenelg Breakwater, South AustraliaSpearfishingShark took his entire catch, lacerated his knee and tore his wet suit as it brushed past himBronze whaler shark, 2.4 m [8'] Identified by Clyde ButteryÜberlebt
18 March 1961Lady Beach at Warrnambool, VictoriaSwimmingAbdomen & arm bitten. shark, holding him by the arm, leapt 4' to 5' above the surface3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
14 March 1961Shark Bay, Western AustraliaFishing from dinghyHooked shark hauled on board bit her foot provoked incident—Überlebt
12 March 1961Aldinga Beach, South AustraliaSpearfishingLeft leg bitten & left forearm laceratedWhite shark, 3.7 m [12']Überlebt
17 February 1961Mount Martha Beach, VictoriaStandingAnkle bitten by small “gummy” shark, minor injury2' "banjo shark"Überlebt
1 February 1961Carnac Island, Western AustraliaCollecting crayfishNo injuryGrey nurse shark, 2.7 m [9']Überlebt
15 January 1961Cook Island, New South WalesCollecting aquarium specimensRight calf bitten by lassoed shark on deck of surf ski provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
6 January 1961Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingFinger bitten by hooked shark provoked incidentHammerhead shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
2 January 1961Off Tasman Island, TasmaniaOcean racingNo injury to occupants, shark struck boat—Überlebt
1961South coast, New South WalesFishing for mackerelNo injury to occupant, shark took hooked fish then bit stern of boat—Überlebt
27 December 1960Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales—Shark brushed past, minor injuries if any3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
20 December 1960College’s Crossing, 54 miles above mouth of the Brisbane River, QueenslandFishing, when line became snagged on rock & he dived into water to free itLeft thigh laceratedGrey nurse shark, 1mÜberlebt
1 December 1960Colledge's Crossing, Brisbane River, QueenslandFishingBitten & survivedBull shark, 1mÜberlebt
27 November 1960Black’s Beach, 9 miles north of Mackay, QueenslandSwimmingRight shoulder lacerated3' sharkÜberlebt
11 November 1960Scott’s Point, Redcliffe Peninsula, QueenslandChasing shark out of bathing area while riding on a surf-skiShark knocked him off surf-ski, he inhaled water & had to be resuscitated provoked incident—Überlebt
6 November 1960Hamelin Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, speared fish retreated to cave where shark grabbed his armScratches on right upper armWobbegong shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
1 October 1960North Head, New South WalesFishingSwept off rocks & presumed to have drowned, shark seen in areaShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
18 September 1960Frenchman Bay, Western Australia—No injury to occupants, toothmarks on bottom & side of dinghy3.7 m [12'] sharkÜberlebt
22 April 1960Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaFishing, hauling in a set line4 fingers of left hand were lacerated by shark he had shot in the head provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10'], 200-lbÜberlebt
12 April 1960Horseshoe Bay, near Kempsey, New South WalesSurfingRight arm & side bruisedWhite shark, 3.7 m [12']Überlebt
10 April 1960Off Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, shot a sandtiger shark. cord to spear tangled round his legs & a wave washed him onto a reef.Bruises & minor injuries from reef, not the shark provoked incidentSandtiger shark, 2.1 m [7']Überlebt
3 April 1960Canadian Bay near Mount Eliza, 30 miles from Melbourne, VictoriaSpearfishingMinor cuts & bruises on face & neck1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
3 April 1960Off Broughton Island near Port Stephens, New South WalesSpeared a grouper, saw shark but it came for him instead of the fish so he fired spear into shark’s mouth. then shark took grouper but unable to swallow because of the spear in its mouth.Minor injuries to handBronze whaler shark, 3.7 m [12'] identified by G.P. Whitley based on descriptionÜberlebt
1 April 1960Hog Bay, South AustraliaShark fishingHooked shark bit stern provoked incidentWhite sharkÜberlebt
29 February 1960Ralph Bay, TasmaniaWading, fishing for flounderNo injury, robertson knocked over & hasler brushed by a sharkTwo 2.1 m [7'] sharksÜberlebt
10 February 1960Near Bondi Beach, New South WalesShark fishingNo injury to occupants. hooked shark rammed boat provoked incidentTiger shark, 14'Überlebt
7 February 1960Wattamolla National Park, New South WalesSpearfishingNo injury, speared shark towed gilles 200 yards & tore hole in diving suit, and hit dowswell's back with its tail provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 2.9 m [9'6"]Überlebt
21 January 1960Millicent, South Australia—No injury to occupants, shark lifted boatBlue pointerÜberlebt
16 January 1960Just below Roseville Bridge, opposite Killarney picnic reserve, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesFree divingFatal, right leg severed above knee, surgically amputated but died 9 days laterBull sharkTödlich
13 January 1960Geraldton, Western AustraliaFishing, lifting shark out of craypotUpper leg bitten provoked incidentWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
7 January 1960Eaglehawk Neck, TasmaniaSetting crayfish potsNo injury to occupant, shark rammed boat4.9 m [16'] sharkÜberlebt
1950er — 96 Vorfälle, 16 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
29 December 1959Scotts Point Beach, QueenslandPaddlingNo injury to occupants3.7 m [12'] tiger sharkÜberlebt
28 December 1959Leichardt, Sydney, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants2.4 m [8'] sharkÜberlebt
19 December 1959Off Wynnum in Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, QueenslandDived from dinghy to retrieve oar in heavy seasFatal—Tödlich
11 December 1959Altona, Melbourne, VictoriaSpearfishing, smith & walker touched shark with tip of their gunsSmith hit by tail of shark, walker sustained cuts on his wrist provoked incident2.7 m [9'] sharkÜberlebt
7 December 1959Laura Bay, South AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, shark made threat display, one diver shot shark in jaw, then they killed shark with knivesInvalidÜberlebt
29 November 1959Fairhaven Beach, Lorne, VictoriaBody surfingThighs bitten, right hand lacerated3.5 m [11.5'] sharkÜberlebt
28 November 1959North Burleigh, near Brisbane, QueenslandStanding in chest-deep waterRight foot lacerated"a small shark"Überlebt
22 November 1959Surfer's Paradise, Northcliffe, QueenslandTrailing the field in a surf raceLower left leg bittten, hand abraded3 m to 4.3 m [10' to 14'] sharkÜberlebt
12 November 1959Near Port Vincent, South AustraliaShark fishingNo injury to occupant, hull bitten provoked incident6 m [20'] sharkÜberlebt
9 November 1959Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, shot shark, hauled it onto boatNo injury. diver shot shark, then shark tore legs of his rubber suit, water poured in & swept out to sea by strong rip current provoked incidentCarpet shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
30 August 1959TasmaniaSwimmingNo injuryInvalidÜberlebt
27 April 1959Maroubra Bay, New South WalesSpearfishingThigh laceratedQuestionable incidentÜberlebt
11 April 1959Coconut Island , 100 miles east of Thursday Island, Torres StraitDiving for pearl shellLeft hand lacerated when he tried to ward off sharkTiger shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
5 April 1959Thirroul, New South WalesSpearfishingSwim fin bitten—Überlebt
28 February 1959Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaFishing for snapperNo injury to occupants. shark leapt into boat, momentarily pinning crew against the sideMako shark, 2.4 m [8'], <300-lb, identified by Dr. L.P. L. Schultz on photographÜberlebt
31 January 1959South Perth, Western AustraliaWorking prawn netShark’s tail grazed his shinGrey nurse shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
25 January 1959Whale Bay, King Island, Bass Strait, TasmaniaSwimming with motor tubeThigh bitten—Überlebt
17 January 1959Safety Cove, TasmaniaIn deep water about 100 yards from his shipFatalSaid to involve 2 sharks: 5.2 m & 6 m [17' & 20']Tödlich
17 January 1959Alexandra Headland near Mooloolaba, QueenslandSurfing, but treading waterRight foot & toe bitten1.8 m [6'] sharkÜberlebt
January 1959Badger Head, TasmaniaSpearfishing / free divingAbrasion1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
23 November 1958Surfer's Paradise, QueenslandSwimmingFatal12' sharkTödlich
15 June 1958Green Island, QueenslandSwimmingInjuries caused by coral, not the sharkInvalidÜberlebt
19 February 1958New South WalesSpearfishingDisappeared while diving, speargun recovered, 2 large sharks in vicinity.Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
27 January 19585 miles south of Sussex Inlet at mouth of Berara Lake, New South WalesSpearfishing / swimming on surfaceRight leg lacerated—Überlebt
19 January 1958Brunswick Heads, New South WalesBody surfingLaceration to left ankle, heel and little toe6' sharkÜberlebt
31 December 1957Port Hughes, 100 miles from Adelaide in Spencer Gulf, South AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury. shark grabbed fish attached to his belt & towed him seaward.—Überlebt
4 November 1957Off Scotts, New South WalesFishingNo injury, shark's teeth embedded in boat—Überlebt
9 July 1957Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochusRight hand and arm bitten9' sharkÜberlebt
11 May 1957Tea Gardens, north of Newcastle, New South WalesCompeting in spearfishing championship & towing dead fishThigh bitten & few lacerations on abdomen & buttock4.6 m [15'] sharkÜberlebt
23 April 1957Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingMinor injuriesWobbegong shark?Überlebt
13 April 1957Thursday Island Harbour, Queensland, Torres StraitSwimming between anchored pearling luggersLeft arm bitten, surgically amputatedShark seen feeding on turtle scraps thrown overboard prior to incident.Überlebt
2 February 1957Cape Levêque, Western Australia—Man landed at cape levêque lighthouse in critical condition after being bitten by a shark. not known if he survived.—Überlebt
15 August 1956Near Southport, QueenslandDivingLaceration to arm when his dive buddy grabbed the shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 4'Überlebt
28 June 1956Fishman's Island (near Port Moresby, PNG), Torres StraitLine fishing from lakotoi, saw shoal of fish, dived overboard, had speared second fish & surfaced for air6" gashes in foot & leg2.3 m [7'] sharkÜberlebt
May 1956Torres StraitDiving"badly bitten by shark"—Überlebt
11 March 1956Cronulla, near Sydney, New South WalesBathingRight thigh gashed, swim fin torn—Überlebt
4 March 1956Portsea Beach, near entrance to Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaSwimming, attacked at surf carnivalFatal3.7 m [12'] shark & may have been another shark nearbyTödlich
March 1956Fremantle, Western AustraliaAttempting to set underwater endurance recordNo injury to diver, but shark bit hole in his wetsuit—Überlebt
26 February 1956Pioneer River near Mackay, QueenslandDiving into waterFatal, large amount of tissue removed from leg, artery severed1.8 m [6'] sharkTödlich
10 February 1956Cowes, VictoriaSwimmingPunctures to calves—Überlebt
16 January 1956Palm Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochusLacerations to thighs—Überlebt
5 January 1956North Bondi, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, shark bumped his 17' ski5' to 6' sharkÜberlebt
31 December 1955TasmaniaOcean racingNo injury to occupants, shark gouged hull—Überlebt
16 October 1955Tully, North Queensland, QueenslandSpearfishing & lassoed sharkLassoed shark bit his hand provoked incident6' sharkÜberlebt
August 1955Port Augusta, South AustraliaFishingWhelan's head was injured when he fell to the deck as shark rammed boatTooth fragments recovered from hullÜberlebt
9 March 1955Wamberal, New South WalesBody surfingFatal—Tödlich
March 1955Woodman’s Point, Western AustraliaCompeting in u/w endurance record, standing beside drum in 10' of waterLeg of wetsuit torn after spear fired at shark provoked incident—Überlebt
5 February 1955Sugarloaf Bay, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, legs bitten3.6 m white shark (or bronze whaler)Tödlich
1 February 1955Parramatta River, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants; shark grabbed oar, vaulted over scull—Überlebt
February 1955Coff’s Harbor, New South WalesRowing toward snapper groundsNo injury to occupants, 6 sharks charged boat4 m [13'] shark x 6Überlebt
17 January 1955Wyargine Point, Edwards Beach, Balmoral Beach, Sydney, New South WalesHunting lobsters in 2.4 m of waterFatal, anterior left leg & right calf bitten, no tissue lostBronze whaler shark,3.7 m [12']Tödlich
11 December 1954Point Lonsdale, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
4 September 1954Darnley Island, Torres Strait, Torres StraitSpearfishing, hunting crayfishFatal, after being bitten by shark, he was picked up by 85' trochus vessel toorah that wrecked. his wounds reopened & he died9' sharkTödlich
27 June 1954Fitzroy Island, QueenslandPearl diving from lugger whyallaShark bit right arm & shoulder, then aken says, he "knocked out" the shark2.4 m [8'] sharkÜberlebt
27 February 1954The Entrance, near Gosford, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right thigh bitten—Tödlich
30 January 1954Avoca Beach, New South WalesSwimmingAbrasions to arm—Überlebt
22 January 1954Naghir Island, Torres StraitSpearfishingSevere laceration to arm—Überlebt
13 December 1953Palm Beach, QueenslandSwimming or wading out to warn bathers that a shark had been seenBruised shoulder chest & foot—Überlebt
December 1953Maroubra Beach, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, shark charged surfski3.7 [12'] sharkÜberlebt
October 1953Boat Harbour, north of Cronulla, New South Wales—Hit by tail of speared shark, fell & hit head on rock & out cold for 30 minutes provoked incident—Überlebt
June 1953QueenslandLanding hooked shark in boatRight forearm & hand bitten provoked incident2 m [6'9"] sharkÜberlebt
7 April 19531.5 miles off shore, New South Wales—No injury to occupant. as engine started, shark hit boat, breaking one of boat’s ribs in 3 places & stoving in 2 planks—Überlebt
19 March 1953Schnapper Rock, Kirton Point, South AustraliaSpearfishingAbrasion8' sharkÜberlebt
March 1953Long Reef, Collaroy, New South WalesSpearfishingArm lacerated—Überlebt
15 February 1953Cave at Shell Harbour, New South WalesSpearfishingShark tore off face mask, diver’s face, nose & chin laceratedWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
February 1953—SpearfishingFoot bittenWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
20 January 1953Largs Bay, South AustraliaFishingFinger bitten by hooked shark provoked incident—Überlebt
8 January 1953Wynyard, TasmaniaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark charged boat10' to 12' sharkÜberlebt
1953—SpearfishingKneecap bittenWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
24 December 1952Portsea Beach, near Melbourne, VictoriaLying prone on surfboardNo injury, board bumped by shark—Überlebt
21 December 1952Cape Douglas, South AustraliaFishing, setting netsBitten on thigh and buttocks2.4 m [8'] sharkÜberlebt
7 May 1952Boyup Brook, Western AustraliaFishing, standing in water washing fishLacerations to 2 fingers & knuckles abradedCarpet shark, 5'Überlebt
6 April 1952Streaky Bay, South AustraliaFishing for white sharksNo injury to fisherman alf dean & other occupants;White shark, 15'3", 2,333-lbÜberlebt
7 January 1952Evans Head, New South WalesSurfingBitten on left calf and ankle8' sharkÜberlebt
16 December 1951North Bondi, New South WalesSpearfishingSpeared shark lacerated left leg above ankle provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 1.8 m [6']Überlebt
6 December 1951Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesTreading waterFatal2.4 m [8'] sharkTödlich
22 October 1951Ocean baths, Kissing Point Beach, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, leg severed, shark dragged him through hole in protective net—Tödlich
2 September 1951Fitzroy River near Rockhampton, QueenslandBody found on deserted luxury yacht, 38’ christineFatal, abdominal wounds & right leg severed at the hip—Tödlich
26 March 1951Avalon, New South WalesFell off surf skiMinor laceration to chest when he grabbed the shark by its tail provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 4'Überlebt
24 March 1951Sydney, New South WalesFishing, casting in the surfSevere lacerations of chest & thigh5.5 m [18'] sharkÜberlebt
3 February 1951Windang, near the entrance to Lake Illawarra, New South WalesSpearfishing (but treading water on the surface)Shark's fin caused abrasion on his chest—Überlebt
1 February 1951Bondi Beach, New South WalesSwimmingLeg bitten1.2 m [4'] sharkÜberlebt
3 January 1951Hawkesbury River, New South Wales—Body found after a week in the water apparently bitten by shark/sShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
31 December 1950Kirra, QueenslandPaddling a surfboatNo injury, shark bit oarNurse shark, 10'Überlebt
19 December 1950Jervis Bay, New South WalesSwimmingLegs nippedWobbegong shark, 6'Überlebt
16 December 1950Palm Beach North, 5 miles north of Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, QueenslandTreading waterFatal, lower abdomen severely bitten & his left leg was severed—Tödlich
29 November 1950Goulburn Island, Northern TerritoryDivingMinor injury to hand and groin from shark "caught on his fishing spear" provoked incident2' sharkÜberlebt
25 November 1950Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, QueenslandBody surfingPart of buttocks & fingers severedWhite shark, 3m, seen in area and hooked 3 days laterÜberlebt
12 November 1950Yeppoon, QueenslandPaddling a canoeNo injury to occupants, shark holed canoet10' sharkÜberlebt
4 October 1950Peterson's Beach, Sarina, QueenslandFishingLacerations to right thumb and knee4' sharkÜberlebt
27 July 1950Streaky Bay, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants17' white sharkÜberlebt
9 April 1950Cooper's Point, QueenslandSea disaster, sinking of the fishing launch mavisFatal—Tödlich
1 March 1950City Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSuicideSzot's right hand found in a 4.5' [14.5'] tiger shark caught 3/9/1950 at safety bay, south of freemantle. his body, with bullet wound in head & right hand missing, washed shore - an apparent suicideInvalidÜberlebt
18 February 1950Cottesloe, Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injury to legsmall carpet sharkÜberlebt
12 January 1950South Werribee Beach, VictoriaSwimming3 lacerations to heel—Überlebt
1950Triabunna, TasmaniaSitting on side of dinghy mending a netNo injury to occupant, shark bit side of dinghyWhite shark, 3.6 m, 420 kg maleÜberlebt
1940er — 74 Vorfälle, 20 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
December 1949Seaholme, VictoriaLying on the bottom of a 16' dinghyNo injury, shark landed on top of him, knocked him back down 3 timesGrey nurse shark, 2.6 m [8.5']Überlebt
20 November 1949Kurnell, Botany Bay, New South WalesFree diving or wading back to shoreLeft arm bitten6' sharkÜberlebt
12 November 1949Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaNo detailsFatal or drowning or scavengingShark involvement prior to death not confirmedTödlich
28 August 1949Yorkey’s Knob Beach near Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingAbdomen & chest abraded—Überlebt
28 August 1949Yorkey’s Knob Beach near Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, right leg, thigh & fingers lacerated—Tödlich
16 August 1949Flinders Island, TasmaniaSwimming near shoreHip lacerated—Überlebt
16 May 1949Broome, Western AustraliaBathingLeft arm severed above elbow, recovered 5 days afterwards from shark’s gutWhaler shark, 2.7 m [9'], 350- to 450-lb identified by G.P. WhitleyÜberlebt
13 May 1949Nelson's Bay, New South WalesExamining netted shark, that had been shotLacerations to right hand provoked incident—Überlebt
18 April 1949Nerang River, Southpot, QueenslandFishingToe bitten by netted shark provoked incident3' sharkÜberlebt
17 April 1949Ellis Beach, 20 miles from Cairns, QueenslandBathing in water 0.9 m deepFatal, left leg severed3.3 m [10'9"] sharkTödlich
March 194918 miles south of Port Augusta, South Australia—Keine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
23 January 1949Bar Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesLifesaving exhibitionFatalWhite shark, 3.6 m [11'9"]Tödlich
14 January 1949Off North Bondi, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, chased by 3 sharksInvalidÜberlebt
13 January 1949Mona Vale, near Sydney, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, shark bumped ski—Überlebt
5 January 1949Leighton Beach, North Fremantle, Western Australia—Human hand recovered from 2.4 m [8'] tiger sharkShark involvement prior to death not confirmedÜberlebt
27 December 1948Lancelin Island, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal, disappeared while swimmingHis hand was found in a 2.4 m [8'] tiger shark caught 1/5/1949Tödlich
26 December 1948King’s Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandTreading water, waiting for a waveFatal, left hand severed, left leg arm bitten, tissue removed hip to knee—Tödlich
10 December 1948Rib Reef off Townsville, QueenslandFishingHand injured—Überlebt
18 November 1948Saibai Island, 80 miles north of Cape York, Torres StraitPearl divingLeg bitten—Überlebt
12 February 1948Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right thigh & leg bitten3.7 m [12'] sharkTödlich
25 January 1948Mona Vale, near Sydney, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, ski bitten6' sharkÜberlebt
21 December 1947Watson Taylor's Lake, 25 miles south of Port Macquarie, New South WalesFishingLeg gashedGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
23 November 19473 miles out to sea off Glenelg, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark made 20 to 30 rushes at dinghy5.5 m [18'] sharkÜberlebt
14 November 1947Knobby's Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesFishing from surf skiNo injury, ski bumped—Überlebt
14 November 1947Knobby's Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesFishing from surf skiNo injury, ski bumped—Überlebt
8 November 1947Maria River, Port Macquarie, 12 miles from river mouth, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, leg severed at knee—Tödlich
8 November 1947Maria River, Port Macquarie, 12 miles from river mouth, New South WalesSwimmingThighs & knee lacerated—Überlebt
November 1947Moreton Bay, Queensland—Fatal—Tödlich
28 October 1947Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern TerritoryFishing in waist-deep waterKneecap removed—Überlebt
24 July 1947Darwin Harbour, Northern TerritoryDivingSuit rippedMost likely, a small sharkÜberlebt
16 June 1947Coogee, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bumped & lifted dinghyTiger shark, 14'Überlebt
6 April 1947Palm Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board scraped by shark—Überlebt
23 February 1947Palm Beach, QueenslandFishingNo injury, shark holed boat—Überlebt
14 January 1947Berry's Bay, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesRowingNo injury, shark lifted the boat 0.5 m out of the water4.5 m [14'9"] sharkÜberlebt
28 December 1946Glenelg, South AustraliaSwimming near jetty with 2' piece of woodForearm & fingers lacerated, teethmarks on wood—Überlebt
24 December 1946Auckland Creek, Gladstone, Queensland—Shark jumped into cockpit7' sharkÜberlebt
20 November 194640 miles off Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl diving from luggerFatal, right arm severed—Tödlich
14 October 1946Mark’s Point, Swan Bay, Lake Macquarie, New South WalesSwimmingLeft leg lacerated—Überlebt
18 August 1946Ellis Beach, 20 miles from Cairns, QueenslandSwimming after a tennis ballFatal, body not recovered4.3 m [14'] sharkTödlich
19 April 1946Trinity Beach, Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
April 1946Port Newby, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark charged boat, tore off rudder & tossed it air, then swam off with it6 m [20'] sharkÜberlebt
20 March 1946Grange, South AustraliaFishingNo injury; shark rammed boat, catapulting leverenz in the sea & damaging boat—Überlebt
10 February 1946City Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaStandingLeg bitten, surgically amputatedWhite shark, 4.2 m [13'9"]Überlebt
17 January 1946Townsville, Queensland—Ankle bittensmall sharkÜberlebt
5 January 1946Oatley Bay near Como, George’s River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left leg severed, right leg injured—Tödlich
15 June 1945Trinity Beach, Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
1 November 1944Maroochydore Beach, QueenslandSwimmingProbable drowning & scavenging—Überlebt
23 October 1944Tewantin, QueenslandFishingNo injury to occupants; shark bit dinghy leaving tooth fragments in its woodwork—Überlebt
16 January 1944Cottesloe, Perth, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury, shark took day's catch & struck boat14' sharkÜberlebt
14 January 1944First Beach, Forster, New South WalesSurfingBoth legs bitten, one surgically amputated—Überlebt
16 June 1943Triabunna, TasmaniaFishing for codNo injury to occupant, shark grabbed rudder and dragged the dinghy stern-firstWhite shark, 3.9 m, 550 kg, maleÜberlebt
14 May 1943Off Brisbane, QueenslandHospital ship centaur torpedoed & sunk by the japanese submarine i-177Fatal—Tödlich
26 December 1942Bantry Bay, near Ironstone Point, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesDog paddling or standingFatal, legs bittenBull sharkTödlich
12 September 1942Trinity Beach, 17 km northwast of Cairns, QueenslandTreading waterRight foot severed & calf removed, leg surgically amputated below the kneeTiger shark, 2.4 m to 3 m [8' to 10']Überlebt
9 May 1942Great Barrier Reef, off Cairns, QueenslandDiving from luggerHands, arms & knee lacerated—Überlebt
4 March 1942George’s River, New South Wales—Cause of death was drowning, shark bites were post mortemInvalidÜberlebt
18 January 1942Fairy Bower, New South Wales—Paddle of surf ski bitten by shark—Überlebt
4 January 1942Egg Rock, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, bitten in twoBull shark, 4 m [13']Tödlich
January 1942Fairy Bower, near North Steyne, New South WalesSurf-skiingAttempted to frighten shark by smacking water with paddle. shark bit paddle. no injury to surf-skier provoked incident3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
Winter 1942Off Big Friar Island, TasmaniaFishing for perchNo injury to occupants, rudder damaged by shark—Überlebt
3 December 1941Carnarvon, Western AustraliaSwimmingRight ankle bitten—Überlebt
19 November 1941Shark Bay, Western AustraliaGerman raider kormoran was sunk in an engagement with hmas sydneyLeg bitten—Überlebt
5 August 1941Parramata River, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
13 February 1941Wollongong, New South WalesFishingHand lacerated by hooked shark provoked incident—Überlebt
28 December 1940Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesStanding on sandbankFatal, injuries to lower back—Tödlich
19 December 1940Double Island Beach, QueenslandFishingMinor injury to leg—Überlebt
10 December 1940Darwin, Northern TerritoryCollecting fish in military trap when bitten by captured shark that had been shot by soldiers with gartenLeg severely lacerated provoked incident—Überlebt
20 March 1940Gerringong, New South WalesFree diving for lobsterMinor injuries to footWobbegong sharkÜberlebt
20 February 1940Sydney Harbour, New South WalesCanoeingNo injury. shark grazed canoe, snapped at a piece of mast being trailed in the water & followed it into 2' of water—Überlebt
4 February 1940North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South WalesWadingFatal, injuries to both arms—Tödlich
29 January 1940Brisbane River, QueenslandDived into the waterShoulder nipped"a small shark"Überlebt
23 January 1940North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left leg severed3 m [10'] sharkTödlich
15 January 1940Surfers Paradise, near Southport, QueenslandSwimmingChest lacerated—Überlebt
1 January 1940Malagil, Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trochusThigh lacerated—Überlebt
1930er — 132 Vorfälle, 35 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
28 December 1939Cabramatta Creek, George’s River, New South WalesSwimmingAbrasion above kneeQuestionable incident, said to involve a 6' sharkÜberlebt
14 December 1939Rubbish Dump Creek, Mackay, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, left foot & right leg bitten, later surgically amputated2.6 m [8.5'] shark landed 2 hours laterTödlich
23 November 1939Wollongong, New South Wales—No injuryBlue pointer, 16'Überlebt
11 November 1939Maroubra, New South Wales—Boat bitten by gaffed shark provoked incidentwhaler sharkÜberlebt
9 November 1939Wollongong, New South Wales—No details—Überlebt
6 November 1939Wollongong, New South Wales—No details—Überlebt
25 October 1939Near Restoration Rock off Portland Roads, QueenslandFree diving for trochus shell, swimming to dinghyBoth thighs were lacerated, recovered at thursday island hospitalTiger shark, 4.3 m [14'], 3 tooth fragments retrieved from his woundsÜberlebt
27 September 1939Near Mabuiag Island, Torres StraitPearl divingLeg severely bitten, surgically amputatedTiger sharkÜberlebt
12 January 1939Clarence River, New South WalesScooping prawnsNo injury7' sharkÜberlebt
27 December 1938North Beach, Belligen River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, thought to have been taken by a shark—Tödlich
5 October 1938Between Wynnum & St. Helena Island, QueenslandFishingLaceration to left foot & ankle by netted shark provoked incidentTiger shark, 6'Überlebt
12 July 1938Off Bathurst Island, Torres StraitHardhat diving from japanese pearling lugger, reiyo maruFatal, dragged out of diving helmet—Tödlich
8 June 1938Manly, New South WalesHardhat divingNo injury, the shark knocked him off his feet6' sharkÜberlebt
8 March 1938Liverpool River, Northern TerritoryCanoe capsized by sharkLeg severed, but survived—Überlebt
21 January 1938Tweed Heads, New South WalesFishingThumb bitten by landed shark provoked incidentTiger shark, 3'Überlebt
14 January 1938Lady Martin’s Beach, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesDiving off jettySuperficial lacerations on feet & toesQuestionable incidentÜberlebt
2 January 1938Cronulla, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, ski bumped & he was thrown in the water. ski had indentations—Überlebt
1938Torres StraitDivingLeg severed above knee—Überlebt
11 November 1937Ota Reef, Torres StraitDiving for trochusFatal12' sharkTödlich
27 October 1937Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, QueenslandSwimmingFatalTiger sharkTödlich
27 October 1937Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, QueenslandSwimmingFatalTiger shark, 3.6 m [11'9"], 850-kg [1874-lb] female, contained Girvan's remainsTödlich
24 October 1937Byron Bay, New South WalesSwimming near jettyTooth imprints on torso2.4 m [8'] sharkÜberlebt
24 October 1937Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, repulsed shark2.6 m [8.5'] sharkÜberlebt
31 August 1937Mabuiag Island, between New Guinea & Australia, Torres StraitDiving from the lugger san, operated by the protector of the aboriginesHead, neck & shoulder bitten (in 1918, he was also bitten by a shark off cairns)Tiger shark, 9' to 10'Überlebt
16 July 1937Elcho Island, Northern TerritoryPearl divingFatal—Tödlich
15 June 1937Wallamba River, near entrance to Wallis Lake, New South WalesFishing from launch, fell into net with sharkBitten by netted shark provoked incidentWhaler shark, 4 m [13']Überlebt
15 May 1937Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandRefused permission to cross on the ferry, he was swimming across the riverFatal, left arm severed at elbow, right arm bitten, right leg severed at knee2 days later a 600-lb shark was caught 100 yards from the siteTödlich
26 March 1937South Cronulla, New South WalesBathingHis body was recovered 2 days later but shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
9 March 1937Port Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
13 February 1937Bar Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, buttocks, ankle & right elbow bittenWhite sharkTödlich
11 February 1937Kempsey, New South WalesSwimming ashore after launch capsizedFoot bitten—Überlebt
4 February 1937Botany Bay, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, launch holed—Überlebt
3 February 1937Moreton Island, QueenslandFishingLeft shoulder bitten by netted shark provoked incident3' "blue nosed" sharkÜberlebt
27 January 1937Lake Conjola, near Milton, New South WalesHolding shark's tailBitten on forearm provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 8'Überlebt
1937Port Germein, South Australia12 of the penang's crew were returning to the ship when their 12' dinghy capsized15' shark seen with the man's body in its mouth, but shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
1937Torres Strait—Survived—Überlebt
19 December 1936Brisbane River, QueenslandScullingNo injury to occupant. shark damaged scull, tooth fragments recovered3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
15 December 1936Newcastle Harbor, New South WalesFishing for the shark that killed george lundbergHooked shark bit rudder provoked incident—Überlebt
12 December 1936Throsby Creek, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, leg severed at knee—Tödlich
1 December 1936Mordialloc, VictoriaFishingFatal, his 2.4 m dinghy was found with 2' x 3' hole in its side & tooth fragments embedded in the plankingThought to involve a 12' white sharkTödlich
27 November 1936Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his hand provoked incident0.9 m [3'] sharkÜberlebt
24 August 1936Near Mabuiag Island, Torres StraitTrochus diving, but floating on surfaceFlexed right leg bittenLarge tiger shark seen in the vicinity the following morningÜberlebt
4 August 1936Bathurst Island, Torres StraitPearl divingTorso bitten—Überlebt
7 July 1936Off Nepean Island, Torres StraitDivingSurvived? admitted to thursday island hospital—Überlebt
26 June 1936Nepean Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochus , but swimming on surfaceFatalTiger shark, 2.4 m [8']Tödlich
22 April 1936Arlington Reef near Cairns, QueenslandDiving for trochusArm & back bitten, heel laceratedTiger shark, 4.6 m [15']Überlebt
19 March 1936Near Forbes Island, Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trochusRight forearm lacerated—Überlebt
12 March 1936Near Shelburne Bay, Queenland, Torres StraitAmong 31 survivors of crew from the sampan fukulya maru (which reached thursday island in rowing boat) was a man whose arm had been bitten off by shark. the sampan wrecked west of mcarthur islandSurvived—Überlebt
4 March 1936Between Cape Hotham & Darwin (50 miles from Darwin), Northern TerritoryRowingNo injury to occupants, shark almost wrenched oar from aborigine—Überlebt
23 February 1936Angourie, near Yamba, New South WalesTouching the mouth of a supposedly dead sharkFinger bitten provoked incident—Überlebt
20 February 1936Brisbane River, QueenslandScullingNo injury, scull sank10' sharkÜberlebt
4 February 1936South Steyne, Manly, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, taken by shark, body not recovered. twenty months later, in october 1937, meshing (setting anti-shark gill nets) began at metropolitan beachesWhite sharkTödlich
22 January 1936West Beach, near Adelaide, South AustraliaSwimming. passer-by, len bedford, heard him shriek , saw shark leap from the water & swimmer disappearedFatalWhite sharkTödlich
5 January 1936Main Beach, Southport, QueenslandSurfingDisappeared & his torn clothing washed ashoreShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
January 1936North Bondi, New South WalesPaddleskiingHe tried to hit shark with paddle, shark bumped ski provoked incident2.3 m [7'] sharkÜberlebt
1936Arlington Reef near Cairns, QueenslandDivingArm severed—Überlebt
1936Port Phillip Bay, Port Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
Before 1936—Net-fishingCalf bitten—Überlebt
23 December 1935150 yards from the pier at Lorne, VictoriaCruisingHarpooned shark stove in bow (20" x 10" hole), boat sank provoked incident4.3 m [14'] sharkÜberlebt
13 November 1935Barrier Reef near Innisfail, Torres StraitDiving?Back & arm gashed but survived—Überlebt
26 August 1935At Flat Top, near Mackay, QueenslandFell overboard, hanging onto lifebuoyFatal. his body was not recovered, but about 3 weeks later 2 sharks were caught with human remains, thought to be those of quinn3.7 m [12'] sharkTödlich
13 August 1935Near Warrior Reefs, Queensland, Torres StraitDiving for beche-de-mer from luggerFatal, right buttock & thigh bitten—Tödlich
June 1935Off Port Broughton, South Australia—Shark bumped dinghy twice—Überlebt
12 May 1935On edge of reef near Warrior Island, Torres StraitPearl diving3 gashes on hand & wrist1.8 m [6'] sharkÜberlebt
25 April 1935Coogee, New South WalesDisappeared 11 days earlier, probable homicide victimCaptive tiger shark regurgitated his arm in the coogee aquariumInvalidÜberlebt
30 March 1935Barrier Reef off Mackay, QueenslandDiving from dinghy for trochus shellButtocks injured by fin or a bump—Überlebt
20 March 1935Three Mile Reef off Lizard Island 50 miles north of Cooktown, Torres StraitPearl diving, but standing in the waterLeft thigh abraded & 3 fingers laceratedTiger shark 3 m [10']Überlebt
13 March 1935Pimpana River, QueenslandHauling in net with shark in itCalf & shin bitten provoked incident"Blue nose shark"Überlebt
11 March 1935Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingAbrasions to shins—Überlebt
9 March 1935Maroubra Beach, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left thigh, buttock, left forearm bitten, finger removedWhite shark, 4 m [13']Tödlich
2 March 1935North Narrabeen Beach, New South WalesStandingFatal, thigh bittenWhite shark, 3.5 m to 4 m [11.5' to 13']Tödlich
14 February 1935Austinmer, New South WalesSurfing (pneumatic surfboard)Thigh lacerated, abrasions—Überlebt
24 January 1935Off Ben Buckler, near Sydney, New South WalesFishingNo injury, sleeve rippedTiger shark, 12'Überlebt
24 January 1935Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandFishing for sharksNo injury to occupants2 sharksÜberlebt
17 January 1935Seaforth River, near MacKay, Queensland—No injury; onlookers saw 10' shark heading for him and lifted him ashoreInvalidÜberlebt
31 December 1934George’s River at Kentucky, New South WalesSplashingHands severedTiger shark, 1.5 m [5']Überlebt
31 December 1934St. George’s River at Moorebank, near Milperra Bridge, New South WalesSwimming (lead swimmer in race)Fatal, left leg bitten—Tödlich
23 December 1934Woy Woy on the Brisbane Waters, New South WalesTaken as he dived into the waterFatal—Tödlich
23 October 1934Woy Woy on the Brisbane Waters, New South WalesSwimming & splashingLeg injured—Überlebt
22 October 1934Warrior Reefs, Torres StraitFreediving for trochus shell (submerged)Fatal, forearm lacerated & surgically amputated, but died of gas gangrene 13 days afterwards—Tödlich
9 October 1934Redcliff, Cobourg Peninsula, Northern TerritoryBathingFatal—Tödlich
26 August 1934Off Eva Island 20 miles from Cardwell, QueenslandDived into sea from launch & bitten immediatelyFatal, body was not recovered—Tödlich
11 July 1934Cronulla, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants sharks continually followed the dinghy, and one smashed its rudderBlue pointer, 11'Überlebt
21 June 1934Off Mooloolabah, New South WalesFishingHand bitten while landing shark provoked incidentA 6.5' "blue-nosed shark"Überlebt
15 April 1934Elephant Rock, Currumbin near Southport, QueenslandBody surfingLeg lacerated & punctured—Überlebt
1 April 1934North Steyne, New South WalesSwimming in waist-deep waterFatal, right leg lacerated4.3 m [14'] shark seen in vicinityTödlich
12 March 1934Dee Why, north of Queenscliff, New South WalesSwimming in hip-deep waterFatal, leg & buttocks removed4 m [13'] shark seen in vicinityTödlich
March 1934Cronulla, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, hooked shark, snapped at rudder & then attacked boat provoked incidentMako shark, 3.7 m [12'] identified by tooth fragments by G.P. WhitleyÜberlebt
24 February 1934Adolphus Channel, Torres StraitSplashing in waterLacerated knee & foot, deep puncture wounds3.4 m [11'] tiger shark & a 5' sharkÜberlebt
27 January 1934Lambeth Street Wharf, George’s River, East Hills (20 miles from river mouth), New South WalesSwimming outside the safety enclosure attempting to retrieve a tennis ball drifting toward midstreamBumped, chest bitten & badly injured—Überlebt
7 January 1934Queenscliff, New South WalesSwimming on sandbar adjacent to channelSeverely lacerated right leg. later surgically amputated & survived despite gas gangrene4.3 m [14'] shark seen in area previous weekÜberlebt
20 November 1933Near Boydong Cay, Torres StraitFree diving for trochusFatal, right buttock & thigh bittenTiger shark, 3.4 m [11']Tödlich
18 November 1933Near Barrow Point, QueenslandPearl divingHand badly injured, right arm surgically amputated above wristTiger sharkÜberlebt
25 October 1933Off Bloomfield River, QueenslandDivingHand severed—Überlebt
3 July 1933Broome, Western AustraliaPearl divingNo injury, shark tore diving suit—Überlebt
13 June 1933Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingNo injury, "shark chased him ashore"InvalidÜberlebt
8 June 1933Currumbin, QueenslandTreading waterLacerations to legs from fins of shark—Überlebt
23 May 1933Off Stradbroke Island, QueenslandFishingLaceration to lower leg by netted shark provoked incident7' to 8' sharkÜberlebt
26 February 1933Sydney, New South WalesStanding on his handsAbrasions to legs10' sharkÜberlebt
15 February 1933Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, Torres StraitDiving for trochus from dinghy when seized by shark 6' below the surfaceInjuries to arm, shoulder & chest, took 2 days to reach hospital4.4 m [14'] sharkÜberlebt
14 February 1933Adelaide, South Australia—No injury to occupants. shark leapt into boat during sailing races—Überlebt
12 February 1933Port River, Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingForearm injured by hooked shark provoked incidentBlue sharkÜberlebt
4 January 1933Strand Beach, Kissing Point, Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingSevere abdominal wounds fatal (note: 14 days earlier a dog was bitten in two by a large shark)—Tödlich
11 December 1932Arnhem Land, Northern Territory—Leg bitten—Überlebt
31 October 1932Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingTorso bitten with pneumothorax, slight lacerations on left handThought to involve a mako or grey nurse sharkÜberlebt
30 August 1932Bondi, New South Wales—Hand bitten by landed shark provoked incident—Überlebt
30 August 1932Newcastle, New South Wales—Bitten by landed shark provoked incident—Überlebt
9 August 1932Torres StraitPearl divingBitten on buttock & leg—Überlebt
12 May 1932Near Warrior Reefs, Torres StraitPearl divingFatal—Tödlich
May 1932Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingSevere injury to forearm near elbow—Überlebt
13 February 1932Calliope River, QueenslandFishing with dynamiteFoot bitten—Überlebt
27 January 1932Ipswich, QueenslandSwimmingThigh bittenA small sharkÜberlebt
11 January 1932Frankston, VictoriaFishingNo detailsGrey nurse sharkÜberlebt
26 November 1931Barrier Reef near Innisfail, Torres StraitDiving for trochus from luggerLeft foot acerated4 m [13'] sharkÜberlebt
1 August 1931Port Douglas, QueenslandFell overboard?Fatal—Tödlich
2 May 1931Kempsey, New South Wales—No injury to occupants; oar & rudder bitten"a school of sharks"Überlebt
22 March 1931Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandFishing with a cast netFatal, left thigh severely bitten—Tödlich
6 March 1931Encounter Bay, South AustraliaFishing, hauling in net, shark in netFinger lacerated, provoked incident1.8 m [6'] "cocktail sharkÜberlebt
10 February 1931Maroubra Beach, New South WalesSwimmingDeath may have been due to drowningShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
24 January 1931Near Thursday Island, Torres Strait—Recovered—Überlebt
14 January 1931Torres StraitPearl divingThigh, kneecap & lower leg badly lacerated—Überlebt
7 January 1931Yeppoon, near Ross Creek, QueenslandSwimmingSevere bump & few superficial wounds1.5 m [5'] sharkÜberlebt
25 December 1930Homebush Bay, Parramatta River, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingBumped by shark, legs abraded—Überlebt
13 December 1930Sailor Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesFell overboardFatal—Tödlich
2 December 1930Rosebud, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants; shark seized gunwale & tried to overturn boat7 shark's teeth found embedded in the woodwork of the boatÜberlebt
December 1930Parramata River, New South Wales—Fatal—Tödlich
30 November 1930St. Helena Island, Moreton Bay, QueenslandThrown into water from fishing dinghyLaceration to leg—Überlebt
31 August 1930Geraldton, Western AustraliaFishingMinor injury—Überlebt
4 June 1930Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait—Fatal—Tödlich
20 February 1930Torres StraitPearl divingArm & chest injured—Überlebt
15 February 1930Middle Brighton, Port Phillip, VictoriaDiving off pier & treading waterFatalWhite shark 4.9 m [16']Tödlich
3 February 1930Onslow, Western AustraliaRemoving shark from a trapLaceration to thigh from trapped shark provoked incident—Überlebt
1920er — 98 Vorfälle, 40 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
26 December 1929White Bay, near Bald Rock Jetty, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesDiving by wharfFatal, left arm severed above elbow, lacerations on chest, right thumb severed, left thigh lacerated to bone, abrasionsTiger sharkTödlich
21 December 1929Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingRecovered at thursday island hospital—Überlebt
16 December 1929Collaroy, New South WalesBathing or body surfingSuperficial lacerations on right leg"a small shark"Überlebt
13 December 1929Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingInjuries to chest & arm—Überlebt
3 December 1929Townsville, Queensland—Fatal—Tödlich
20 October 1929Near Badu Island, Torres StraitPearl divingHeel injured—Überlebt
1 September 1929Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandFell from wharf into water & attacked immediatelyFatal, severe injuries to both legs—Tödlich
29 August 1929Torres Strait—Lacerations to arm—Überlebt
31 May 1929Torres StraitPearl divingInjuries to both legs, buttocks, back, lower abdomen & chest—Überlebt
26 April 1929Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trepangThigh bitten—Überlebt
17 April 1929Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trochusLacerations to right wrist—Überlebt
11 April 1929Bribie Passage, Caloundra, QueenslandStanding in knee-deep waterRight calf severely bitten by shark caught in the net provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 4'Überlebt
9 April 1929Badu Island, Torres Strait—Fatal—Tödlich
4 April 1929Badu Island, Torres StraitSwimming between boatsFatal—Tödlich
12 March 1929Near Dauan Island, Torres StraitBathingFatal—Tödlich
4 March 1929Ardrossan, South AustraliaLaunching rowboat through the surfFoot bitten"a dog shark"Überlebt
4 March 1929Ardrossan, South AustraliaLaunching rowboat through the surfLegs bitten"a dog shark"Überlebt
18 February 1929Maroubra Bay, New South WalesBody surfingFatal, both thighs lacerated, right foot, fingers and knee abraded, died of sepsis—Tödlich
9 February 1929Glenelg, Western AustraliaCanoeingNo injury, shark pushed canoe from jetty to a point 100 m awayBlue pointer, 12'Überlebt
8 February 1929Bondi, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right thigh bitten, femoral artery severed—Tödlich
27 January 1929Alma Bay, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, right buttock lacerated, left arm severed above elbow, right forearm severed by shark, both arms surgically amputated—Tödlich
12 January 1929Bondi, New South WalesBody surfingFatal, right thigh & hip bitten12' sharkTödlich
1929Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingLater found to be fiction, never happenedInvalidÜberlebt
Ca. 1929Ardrossan, South AustraliaWading, netting fishBitten below the knee"a dog shark"Überlebt
1929Garden Island, Sydney, New South Wales—Hand lacerated—Überlebt
21 December 1928—Pearl divingInjuries to arm—Überlebt
11 July 1928—Pearl divingInjuries to chest—Überlebt
14 April 1928Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, QueenslandFishingSevere lacerations to armTiger sharkÜberlebt
14 April 1928Bondi, New South WalesTreading waterTissue of left leg stripped from knee to ankle—Überlebt
6 April 1928Graceville, QueenslandBathingLacerations to right leg4' sharkÜberlebt
4 April 1928Cooks Hill, Newcastle, New South WalesStanding in waist-deep waterFatal, right hand severed, large lacerations on thigh—Tödlich
28 March 1928Queensland—Hip bitten—Überlebt
20 February 1928Near Barrow Point, Queensland, Torres StraitPearl divingFatal—Tödlich
27 January 1928Deliverance Island, Torres StraitRetrieving meat from a cage in the waterFatal—Tödlich
3 November 1927Bradleys Head, Sydney, New South WalesThe steamer tahiti collided with the ferry greycliffe40 people perished—Überlebt
12 October 1927Kiah Creek, Eden, New South WalesRiding horseback across the creekNo injury to man or horse—Überlebt
3 July 1927Bellambi Reef, New South Wales—No injury to occupants, boat was bumped & lifted 2' out of the water by the shark—Überlebt
9 May 1927Off Cairns, QueenslandWalkingFatal—Tödlich
20 April 1927Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingExtensive injuries to left leg—Überlebt
8 April 1927Near Thursday Island, QueenslandPearl divingLeg injured—Überlebt
11 March 1927Mereweather Beach, New South WalesBody surfing / treading waterRight buttock & thigh bitten, thumb removedGrey nurse shark?Überlebt
9 February 1927Brisbane River, QueenslandAttempting to rescue drowning manNo injury, but trouser leg shredded by shark—Überlebt
3 January 1927Grey’s Point, Port Hacking, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, leg bitten from thigh to ankle3.7 m [12'] sharkTödlich
192715 miles up the Cataract River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, shoulder bitten—Tödlich
1927Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingShoulder bitten—Überlebt
Before 1927Spectacle Island, Port Jackson, New South Wales—Keine Einzelheiten erfasst—Überlebt
2 December 1926Palm Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochusFatal—Tödlich
17 November 1926Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingArm injured—Überlebt
23 October 1926Clarence River, New South WalesBathing3" laceration to legGrey nurse shark, 4'Überlebt
17 March 1926West Beach, Brighton, South AustraliaSwimmingFatalWhite shark, 3.7 m [12']Tödlich
January 1926Victoria—Leg lacerated—Überlebt
No date, After August 1926 and before 1Cossack Creek, Western AustraliaPearl divingLeg bitten—Überlebt
22 November 1925Cottesloe Beach, Western AustraliaFloating on his backFatal, thigh & torso bitten, then shark charged rescue boatTiger shark, 4 m [13'] femaleTödlich
15 June 1925Princess Royal Harbor, near King George’s Sound, Western Australia—Human arm found in sharkShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
12 March 1925Newcastle Beach, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right forearm severed, lacerations from buttocks to heel l—Tödlich
7 March 1925Coogee, New South WalesBathing in waist-deep waterLeft thigh bitten, leg surgically amputatedSaid to be a “small shark”Überlebt
18 October 1924Port Melbourne, VictoriaBathingLeg bitten10' sharkÜberlebt
25 April 1924Kiama, New South WalesFishing, fell in water & swimming strongly to shoreFatal, partial remains recovered—Tödlich
20 April 1924Fremantle, Western AustraliaSwimmingAbrasionsQuestionableÜberlebt
13 February 1924Bronte, New South WalesBathing in 5' of waterLegs severely bitten, surgically amputated—Überlebt
8 February 1924Currumbin, QueenslandBathingProbable drowning & scavengingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
9 January 1924Near Asbestos Works, Camellia, Parramatta River, New South WalesHad just dived into water & was swimmingFatal, right thigh severely bitten, left arm lacerated3 m [10'] sharkTödlich
12 December 1923Murwillumbah, Tweed River, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to leg—Überlebt
2 December 1923Urunga, Belliger Heads, New South WalesFishing, standing in waist-deep waterFatal, disappeared, thought to have been taken by a shark—Tödlich
23 November 1923Condon, 88 km NE of Port Hedland, Western AustraliaDry shellingFatal, disappeared, partial remains of selim was found, there was no trace of dea opre—Tödlich
2 November 1923Bellinger Head, New South WalesFishingFatalShark involvement suspected but not confirmedTödlich
20 October 1923Botany Bay, Sydney, New South WalesSailingHe failed to return, his body was recovered 11/9/1922; chest & abdomen had been bitten by shark/sShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
17 October 1923Black Head, south of Taree, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit boat"a very large shark"Überlebt
16 October 1923Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingArm severed, but survived—Überlebt
2 July 1923Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for pearlNon-fatal—Überlebt
16 June 1923Bellambi Reef, New South WalesAfter rowing skiff was holed by shark, he was attempting to swim ashoreFatal, taken by shark. two other men drowned, only 1 man survived—Tödlich
23 May 1923Southgates, near Geraldton, Western AustraliaWadingMinor puncture wounds to foot—Überlebt
22 May 1923Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving?Fatal—Tödlich
18 March 1923Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandDivingLacerations to right thigh and knee—Überlebt
27 January 1923Bunbury, Western Australia—Death may have been due to drowningShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedÜberlebt
27 January 1923In Swan River at Freshwater Bay, Claremont, 5 miles from river mouth, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal, back of thigh bitten—Tödlich
1923Great Barrier Reef, Queensland—Fatal—Tödlich
5 December 1922Pialba Beach near Maryborough, QueenslandBathing in 3' to 4' of waterFatal, severe injuries to torso2.7 m [9'] "blue" sharkTödlich
29 October 1922Botany Bay, Sydney, New South WalesSailingFatal, but shark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedTödlich
26 April 1922Hawkesbury River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
2 March 1922Coogee, New South WalesBathing in knee-deep waterFatal, right hand severed, lacerations on left thigh & left hand, died in hospital of gas gangreneWhite shark, 2.4 m [8']Tödlich
4 February 1922Coogee, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, both arms & shoulder bittenWhite sharkTödlich
2 February 1922Bilgola Beach, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingDisappeared whiile swimming alone, body parts recovered, but shark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
15 January 1922Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
13 January 1922Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesStandingSmall laceration on left thigh & swim costume tornGrey nurse shark?Überlebt
4 January 1922Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingFatal, disappeared, then his shark-bitten remains washed ashore—Tödlich
11 December 1921Fitzroy River at Rockhampton, QueenslandSwimmingSurvived—Überlebt
27 November 1921Gay’s Corner, Bulimba Reach of Brisbane River, QueenslandFell from his father's back into the waterFatal, disappeared, body not recovered—Tödlich
27 November 1921Gay’s Corner, Bulimba Reach of Brisbane River, QueenslandWading to dinghy, carrying his sonRight hip, buttock, elbow, arm & wrist bitten—Überlebt
12 October 1921Off Hinchinbrook Island, QueenslandDiving for beche-de-merLacerations to right arm & chest—Überlebt
4 October 1921Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for beche-de-merLeft thigh bitten, fatal—Tödlich
29 November 1920Bunbury, Western AustraliaWadingLacerations to leg & hand4' to 5' sharkÜberlebt
22 November 1920Cottesloe Beach, Western AustraliaStandingMinor injuries to leg, hand & fingers15* to 24" dog sharkÜberlebt
6 July 1920200 miles from MacKay, Torres StraitDiving for trochus shellSevere lacerations to right shoulder & arm—Überlebt
8 March 1920Between Bay Rock & Magnetic Island, Cleveland Bay, QueenslandBoat capsized, swimming to shoreTossed in air by shark, sustained abrasions—Überlebt
24 January 1920Torres StraitDivingLacerations to foot—Überlebt
24 January 1920Arlington Reef, Torres StraitFree divingFatal—Tödlich
15 January 1920Throsby Creek, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingLeg bitten. fatal—Tödlich
1910er — 46 Vorfälle, 16 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
30 December 1919Brible Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to left leg—Überlebt
7 December 1919Pelican Island, Macleay River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left leg & calf bitten, leg surgically amputated—Tödlich
18 November 1919Darwin, Northern TerritorySitting in a boatLacerations to buttocks—Überlebt
16 March 1919Sydney Harbor, New South WalesCutter capsizedShark involvement not confirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
17 January 1919Newcastle Beach, New South WalesSwimmingMultiple injuries, left leg surgically amputated at knee3.7 m to 4.3 m [12' to 14'] sharkÜberlebt
9 January 1919Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesWadingFatal, right thigh bitten12' sharkTödlich
5 January 1919Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandWading (shrimping)Fatal, thigh bitten, leg amputated—Tödlich
19 September 1918Townsville, QueenslandBathingFatal—Tödlich
22 March 1918Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingSevere laceration to arm, necessitating surgical amputation at the elbow12' sharkÜberlebt
1918Near Cairns, QueenslandDivingSurvived—Überlebt
15 December 1917Port Hedland, Western AustraliaSwimmingLacerations to left leg—Überlebt
30 December 1916Yeppoon, near Ross Creek, QueenslandBathingRight calf bitten—Überlebt
8 December 1916Seven Shillings Beach, Middle Harbor, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesTaking wife to beach & about 1 m from the shoreFatal, right arm severed, chest punctured—Tödlich
8 December 1916Seven Shillings Beach, Middle Harbor, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesSwimming 10 m from shoreLeg nipped by shark—Überlebt
10 November 1916Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
9 November 1916Kissing Point Camp, Townsville, QueenslandBathingFatal—Tödlich
25 April 1916Manley Beach, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
3 April 1916Carrum, VictoriaClinging to overturned rowing boatFatal—Tödlich
19 March 1916Curl Curl, New South WalesBathingMinor lacerations to heel—Überlebt
9 December 1915Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingArm severed, lacerations to thigh—Überlebt
10 November 1915Cabbage Tree Creek, Sandgate, QueenslandBathingSevere bite to arm—Überlebt
29 March 1915Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitSkin diving for trepang but at surface next to the boatShoulder bitten. hana, one of the rescuers, fended shark off with an oar, then shark bit oar in two3 m [10'] sharkÜberlebt
6 February 1915Wynnum-Manley, QueenslandSwimmingFoot bitten—Überlebt
1 January 1915Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
4 December 1914Magnetic Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to right thigh and knee—Überlebt
8 November 1914Manly, New South WalesBathingSevere lacerations to feet & ankles—Überlebt
10 June 1914Sandringham, VictoriaBathingFatal—Tödlich
9 February 1914Marion Bay, South AustraliaWadingLacerations to footsaid to involve a tiger sharkÜberlebt
3 February 1914Paramatta River, New South WalesCanoeingLacerations to arms—Überlebt
17 January 1914Brisbane, QueenslandWadingLaceration to leg—Überlebt
21 November 1913Sandgate Jetty, Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingCalf severely bitten; leg surgically amputated—Überlebt
2 May 1913New South WalesHauling in netLacerations to thigh by netted shark provoked incident—Überlebt
January 1913Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingHead, neck & left shoulder bittenTiger sharkÜberlebt
1913Brighton, Victoria—Arm severed—Überlebt
22 February 1912Bunbury, Western AustraliaHard hat divingNo injury, shark nipped diving suit after he prodded the shark provoked incident—Überlebt
19 February 1912Coogee, New South WalesSwimmingLeft calf & heel bitten—Überlebt
26 January 1912Fig Tree Bridge, Lane Cove River, near Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal2.8 m [9'3"] whaler shark captured 3 days later with his remains in its gutTödlich
6 January 1912Sydney Harbor, New South Wales—Thigh & lower abdomen severely bittenC. macrurus captured 48 hours after attack with tissue removed from man in its gut; species identified by G.P. Whitley, reported as C. obscurus by R. SteelÜberlebt
1 January 1912Ross Creek, QueenslandBathingFatal—Tödlich
25 October 1911Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDivingCalves bitten—Überlebt
29 March 1911Thursday Island, Torres StraitSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
4 January 1911Off Legendre Island, Western Australia3-masted steel barque glenbank foundered during a cycloneMinor injuries—Überlebt
23 December 1910Fremantle, Western AustraliaShipwrecked pearling schoonerFatal—Tödlich
24 November 1910Mackay, QueenslandBathingFoot bittenSaid to involve 9' blue sharkÜberlebt
16 February 1910Bunbury, Western AustraliaSurf bathingShoulder, back & leg bitten5.5' to 6' sharkÜberlebt
26 January 1910Newcastle Harbor, New South Wales—Fatal—Tödlich
1900er — 41 Vorfälle, 26 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
15 December 190920 miles off Sydney, New South WalesFell overboardFatal—Tödlich
5 December 1909Bondi, New South WalesFishing3 fingers bitten by hooked shark provoked incident7' sharkÜberlebt
18 June 1909Middleton Reef, 300 nm from Brisbane, Queensland1446-ton norwegian barque errol, bound from peru to newcastle with 22 on board wrecked. survivors shelterd on the wreck of the annasona. subsequently the master, his wife & 4 children perished along with several crew. survivors (5) were rescued 7/12/1909Fatal, only his legs, still in sea-boots, were recovered—Tödlich
1909Woy Woy, New South Wales—Survived—Überlebt
Before 1909Moreton Bay, QueenslandFell into the waterFatal—Tödlich
21 September 1908Thursday Island, Torres StraitFell from the jettyFatalRemains recovered from 3 sharksTödlich
21 December 1907Middle Harbour, Sugarloaf Bay, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesBathingFatalBull sharkTödlich
18 October 1907Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitBathingFatal—Tödlich
14 October 1907Merewether Beach, near Newcastle, New South WalesBathingLacerations to left arm from shoulder to wrist—Überlebt
4 July 1907Karra Garra, Queensland.Disappeared, but shark involvement unconfirmedQuestionableÜberlebt
3 February 1907Ross Creek, QueenslandBathingFatal—Tödlich
5 September 1906Mabiuag, Torres StraitSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
16 April 1906Western Port Bay, VictoriaShooting sharksFinger severed by shark he had shot & stabbed provoked incident13' sharkÜberlebt
14 April 1906Lizard Island, QueenslandDiving for beche-de-merFatal—Tödlich
2 April 1906Moodie Beach, New South Wales.Cause of death may have been downingQuestionableÜberlebt
28 January 1906Georges River, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
Before 1906—FishingFatal, knocked overboard by tail of shark & carried off by sharkBlue pointerTödlich
Before 1906—FishingFatalBlue pointerTödlich
Before 1906—FishingFatalBlue pointersTödlich
Before 1906New South WalesSwimmingFatalSaid to involve a grey nurse shark that leapt out of the water and seized the boy but species identification is questionableTödlich
29 December 1905Geraldton, Western AustraliaBathing"bad wound in the leg" - 7-ft shark caught in the bath same dayShark involvement not confirmedÜberlebt
29 September 1905Waverly, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal. shark involvement suspected but not confirmed—Tödlich
26 March 1905Lismore, New South WalesBathingRigh thigh severely bitten5' sharkÜberlebt
25 March 1905Bridport, TasmaniaBathingFatalQuestionableTödlich
10 February 1905Elwood, VictoriaBathingThought to have been taken by a sharkQuestionableÜberlebt
1 January 1905Elwood, VictoriaBathingReported to have been killed by a shark but 2 years later he was found very much aliveInvalidÜberlebt
7 February 1904Brisbane, QueenslandSwimming after his hatFatal—Tödlich
21 June 1903Georges River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
20 March 1903Sydney, New South WalesSuicideJumped off cliff—Überlebt
12 March 1903Logan River, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
10 January 1903Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South Wales—FatalBull sharkTödlich
Before 1903Roebuck Bay, Western AustraliaDivingFatal—Tödlich
Before 1903Western AustraliaPearl divingFatal—Tödlich
10 November 1902Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
25 January 1902Kerosene Bay, New South WalesDangling feet in the waterFatal—Tödlich
19 January 1902Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingLegs bitten—Überlebt
1 December 1901Brisbane, QueenslandBathingLacerations to torso & thigh—Überlebt
30 January 1901Brisbane, QueenslandBathingThigh bitten, fatal—Tödlich
27 December 1900Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
15 September 1900Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingLaceration to right leg—Überlebt
28 January 1900Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South WalesStanding, gathering oystersRight posterior thigh bitten—Überlebt
1890er — 26 Vorfälle, 12 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
18 December 1899Tingalpa Creek, QueenslandFell into the waterBite to lower leg—Überlebt
28 October 1899Governor's Reef, Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaFishing for squidNo injury to occupants, shark bit boat20' sharkÜberlebt
28 January 1899Newcastle, New South WalesBathingDrowning may mav preceded attackQuestionableÜberlebt
1899Boonooroo, Queensland—Foot severed—Überlebt
28 December 1898The Narrows, QueenslandFell oveboardFatal—Tödlich
26 July 1898Sydney, New South WalesSwimming after their boat capsizedReported fatal, but this is a questionable incidentQuestionableTödlich
23 December 1896Hobson's Bay, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark bit boat several times12' to 14' sharkÜberlebt
29 November 1896Albany, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
1 November 1896Esperance, Western AustraliaBoat swampedFatal—Tödlich
11 January 1896Johnstone's Bay, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
9 December 1895West Balmain, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
16 November 1895Jervis Bay, New South WalesFishingFatal—Tödlich
3 June 1895Barrow Passage, Western AustraliaPearl divingFatal—Tödlich
15 March 1895Burnett River, QueenslandSwimmingLower leg & foot bitten—Überlebt
27 February 1895Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
1895Dampier's Creek, Broome, Western Australia—No injury to occupants of boat—Überlebt
28 November 1894Newcastle, New South WalesBathing"lost his arm"10' to 12' sharkÜberlebt
14 April 1893Torres Strait, QueenslandBoat capsized, swimming ashoreLeg bitten—Überlebt
4 April 1893Chimney Point, George’s Bay, TasmaniaBoat capsized, swimming ashoreFatal, probable drowningShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedTödlich
9 November 1892Norfolk IslandFishingLaceration to arm—Überlebt
6 November 1892Wellington Point, Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingAbrasions to left leg—Überlebt
2 March 1892Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishingLacerations to calf by netted shark provoked incident12' sharkÜberlebt
1892Badu Island, Torres StraitDress divingFatal bitten in two by shark that he molested with a knife. buried at batu island. provoked incident—Tödlich
31 December 1891New South WalesSwimmingFoot severed—Überlebt
30 December 1890Moreton Bay, QueenslandSwimming to shore after boat capsized by a squallFatal, but death may have been due to drowningShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedTödlich
1890Derwent River (empties into the sea at Hobart), TasmaniaWadingKnee bittenSevengill shark, 14', was caught in the vicinityÜberlebt
1880er — 34 Vorfälle, 15 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
22 November 1889Bowen, QueenslandFell into the waterFatal—Tödlich
8 July 1889Port Phillip, VictoriaFell into the waterFatal—Tödlich
9 December 1888Iron Cove Bridge, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
December 1888Hawkesbury Bridge, Sydney, New South WalesWorking on the bridge when he fell into the riverFatal—Tödlich
24 June 1888Port Melbourne, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark holed boat—Überlebt
18 June 1888Point Cook, Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaThe cutter yacht cutty sark sankProbable drowning & scavengingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
22 January 1888Sydney Harbor, New South WalesRowingShark bit boat, but no injury to occupant who swam ashore—Überlebt
4 December 1887Ryde, Sydney (Estuary), New South Wales—Fatal12' to 14' sharkTödlich
12 March 1887Black Point, South AustraliaRowing a dinghyNo injury to occupants13' sharkÜberlebt
17 June 1886Off Bribie Heads, QueenslandSwimming after being washed overboardFatal—Tödlich
26 April 1886Rothesay Bay, QueenslandOysteringWrist bitten—Überlebt
March 1886Dobroyd Head, Watson Bay, Sydney, New South WalesHe drowned when boat capsizedHis body was found in a tiger shark; next day other human remains found in sharks at berry's bayShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
13 February 1886Mordialloc, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark shook boat "stem to stern"—Überlebt
26 January 1886QueenslandDiving alongsidethe steamship ranelaghFoot bitten—Überlebt
1886Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSailingLeg severed—Überlebt
26 November 1885Brisbane, Queensland—No injury to occupant, shark bit off section of the boat's rudder15' sharkÜberlebt
26 November 1885Bunbury, Western AustraliaBathingLaceration to calf—Überlebt
13 December 1884Port Phillip, South AustraliaYachting accidentCause of death most likely drowning, remains recovered in shark14' sharkÜberlebt
14 January 1884Port Pirie, Spencer Gulf, 230 km north of Adelaide, South AustraliaFell overboardFatalSaid to involve 2 sharksTödlich
19 December 1883Parramatta River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
26 February 1883The pearling beds, Northern TerritoryDivingArm severed—Überlebt
25 February 1883The pearling beds, Northern TerritoryDivingFatal—Tödlich
21 January 1883Iron Cove, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
14 May 1882Millers Point, New South WalesFell overboardLaceration to calf—Überlebt
12 May 1882—Pearl divingFatal torso bitten—Tödlich
15 April 1882Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishingFatal—Tödlich
7 February 1882—Pearl divingFatal thigh bitten—Tödlich
23 January 1882Darling Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
1882Maryborough, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
13 November 1881Johnstone's Bay, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement suspected but not confirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
25 November 1880Petrie Bight, Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimmingFeet bitten, surgically amputated fatalBull sharkTödlich
10 October 1880Bermagui, New South WalesTraveling by boatDisappeared, thought to have murdered or drowned or taken by a sharks after entrails washed ashore—Überlebt
22 January 1880Chowder Bay, Sydney, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark rammed boat12' sharkÜberlebt
3 January 1880Cooranbong, New South WalesBathingLacerations to leg—Überlebt
1870er — 32 Vorfälle, 11 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
10 November 1879Clarence Heads, New South WalesSwimmingThigh bitten—Überlebt
10 March 1879Near Sydney, New South WalesThe steamship bonnie dundee lost in collisionPartial remains found in sharkShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
17 November 1878Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesBathingLaceration to lega small sharkÜberlebt
1878Balmain, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesBathing in 2 feet of waterFatal, leg severed—Tödlich
15 December 1877Peacock Point, Balmain, Sydney, New South WalesBathingLeg severely bitten & later surgically amputated—Überlebt
12 December 1877Near Sydney, New South WalesWashed overboard from the barque mary eadyFatal—Tödlich
15 September 1877Port Jackson, New South WalesFishingNo injury, pulled overboard by a shark that grabbed his coat13' sharkÜberlebt
7 April 1877Smelting Works Bay near Hobart, Tasmania—Fingers injured by landed shark provoked incident7-gill sharkÜberlebt
4 April 1877Portarlington, VictoriaBathingThigh & foot bitten—Überlebt
17 February 1877Off Melbourne, VictoriaFishingSevere bite to hand—Überlebt
28 January 1877Emerald Hill, VictoriaBathingFatal—Tödlich
24 January 1877Boarding School Bay, VictoriaSwimmingAnkle injured6' sharkÜberlebt
14 May 1876Sydney Harbour, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
6 February 1876Albert Park in Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaBathingFatal, rescued by man on horseback, but died on the beach—Tödlich
1876Between De Grey River and Port Walcott, Western AustraliaPearl diving"severely bitten" but survived—Überlebt
1876Sydney, New South Wales—Fatal, "his side was bitten"—Tödlich
27 November 1875Clarence Heads, New South WalesFishingFoot severed at ankle—Überlebt
20 January 1875Mary River, QueenslandBathingForehead bittenShark involvement questionableÜberlebt
Ca. mid-1870s 1875Sharks Bay, Western AustraliaSitting on gunwale of boatFatal—Tödlich
30 November 1874Gascoyne, Western AustraliaSitting on gunwale of boatLegs bittenTiger SharkÜberlebt
21 November 1874Maryborough, QueenslandBathingThigh bitten10' sharkÜberlebt
9 January 1874Darling Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesBathingThigh severely bitten—Überlebt
9 June 1873Newcastle, New South WalesBathingFatalShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedTödlich
9 January 1873White Cliffs, QueenslandBathingSurvivedHammerhead sharkÜberlebt
26 February 1872Bramble Reef, QueenslandWreck of the 150-ton brig mariaFatal, some were taken by sharks—Tödlich
11 December 1871Hawkesbury River, New South Wales—Human remains recovered from 11' sharkShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
1871Manning River, New South Wales—Fatal, "caught by legs"—Tödlich
Before 1871Brisbane River, Queensland—Survived—Überlebt
Before 1871Jervis Bay & Long Reef, New South WalesFishingFeet grabbedWobbegongsÜberlebt
26 May 1870Moreton Island, QueenslandFishingBite to lower leg—Überlebt
9 January 1870Brisbane River, QueenslandBathingRight thigh bitten—Überlebt
Early 1870s 1870Derwent River, TasmaniaCanoeingShark bit canoe in half & bit man. note: there is an earlier story of fatal shark attack in same river—Tödlich
1860er — 13 Vorfälle, 5 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
15 April 1869Cape Elizabeth, South AustraliaNet fishingFoot bittenTiger shark, 7'Überlebt
24 October 1868South Aroo Island, Torres StraitSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
4 January 1868Belfast (now Port Fairy), South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark's teeth embedded in keel—Überlebt
26 January 1867Queenscliff, Victoria—No injury, shark bit oar of customs boat—Überlebt
24 April 1866Off De Grey river, Western AustraliaFell overboardThought to have been taken by a shark. body was not recoveredShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
1865Semaphore, South AustraliaBoarding a shipNo injury to pilot, oar bitten—Überlebt
1864Corio Bay, Port Phillip, South AustraliaSwimmingPresumed fatalShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedTödlich
April 1863Caloundra Heads, QueenslandLaunching a boatFatal2 sharksTödlich
5 March 1863Brighton, VictoriaFloating on backLacerations to right torso & ankle—Überlebt
10 January 1863"Bellynahinch" on the Manning River, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
19 December 1862Brisbane River, QueenslandTrying to catch a wounded birdFatal—Tödlich
15 January 1861Cleveland, QueenslandBathingLacerations to fingers—Überlebt
26 December 1860The Domain, Sydney, New South WalesBathingLacerations to leg—Überlebt
1850er — 10 Vorfälle, 6 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
14 March 1858Hobson Bay, VictoriaBathingFatal—Tödlich
6 February 1856Point Henry, VictoriaSwimmingSevere bite to thigh. not known if he survived—Überlebt
11 November 1855Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
9 April 1855Port Wakefield, South AustraliaFell overboard from the malaccaFatal—Tödlich
28 March 1855Port Wakefield, South AustraliaFell overboard from the sobellaFatal—Tödlich
Circa 1855Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingNo injury & although reported as an attack, it was simply an encounterInvalidÜberlebt
8 November 1853New South WalesSwimmingLeg bitten—Überlebt
1853Moreton Bay, QueenslandFell into the waterFatal—Tödlich
19 December 1852Clark's Island, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
9 October 1852Coalcliff, New South WalesFell overboardFatal—Tödlich
1840er — 13 Vorfälle, 7 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
9 December 1849Sydney Harbor, New South Wales—Fatal—Tödlich
1 December 1849Woolloomooloo, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
19 September 1849Warrnambool, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
27 January 1849Sydney, New South WalesBoat capsizedTorso bitten but may have been postmortemShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedÜberlebt
30 November 1847Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimmingThigh & calf bitten—Überlebt
11 March 1847Moreton Bay, QueenslandWreck of the sovereignFoot severed—Überlebt
1847Moreton Bay, Queensland—Foot severed at ankle joint—Überlebt
26 December 1845Newcastle, New South WalesFishingFatal—Tödlich
14 September 1843Between Port Arthur Penal Colony & Forestier Peninsula, TasmaniaSwimming / escaping imprisonmentFatal—Tödlich
1842Sydney Harbor, New South WalesUnknown, but it was said to be the "first known attack in sydney harbour"Recovered—Überlebt
27 March 1841Cockatoo Island, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Tödlich
December 1840Off Domain, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
February 1840George Town Cove, TasmaniaSailingNo injury to occupant, shark seized stern post—Überlebt
1830er — 7 Vorfälle, 2 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
17 November 1839New South Wales—"drowned, 2 days later his head was bitten off by a shark"—Überlebt
1839Horn Point, Lady's Bay, South AustraliaAttempting to rescue crew after whale upset their boatFatal—Tödlich
17 January 1837Macleay River, New South WalesWashing his feetFatal injured by shark, died of tetanus—Tödlich
1836South Australia—No details, it was the year the first settlers came ashore in holdfast bay, port pirie—Überlebt
4 June 1832South Head, Sydney, New South WalesFishingLeg severed—Überlebt
23 January 1832Sydney, New South WalesBathingLaceration to leg—Überlebt
22 January 1831Hobart, TasmaniaBoat capsized, clinging to lineDrowned, no shark involvementInvalidÜberlebt
1820er — 3 Vorfälle, 1 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
1825Sweet Water Point, Pitt Water, TasmaniaSwimmingFatal—Tödlich
1825South Bruny Island, Western Australia—Arms severed, but he survived—Überlebt
Before 1824Newstead, QueenslandSwimmingLeft calf removed—Überlebt
1800er — 3 Vorfälle, 0 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
12 January 1807Cockle Bay, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales—Survived—Überlebt
26 February 1804Georges Head, off Port Jackson, New South Wales—No injury to occupants—Überlebt
March 1803Hamelin Harbour, at Faure Island, Western Australia—Shark knocked him down & tore clothing of the rescuer—Überlebt
1790er — 1 Vorfall, 1 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
1791Port Jackson, New South Wales—Fatal, "bitten in two"—Tödlich
1780er — 1 Vorfall, 0 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
10 May 1788Sydney Harbor, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit oar and rudder—Überlebt
Ohne Datum — 4 Vorfälle, 0 tödlich
DatumOrtAktivitätWas geschahHaiAusgang
Date unknownBondi, New South Wales—Aboriginal rock carving depicts man being attacked by a shark—Überlebt
Date unknownTorres StraitHelmet divingNo injury, helmet bittenTiger sharkÜberlebt
Date unknownThursday Island?, Torres StraitFree divingHead bitten—Überlebt
Date unknown—Pearl divingLacerations to thigh—Überlebt

Ein paar Gewohnheiten machen diese Tabelle ehrlicher lesbar. Etwa jeder fünfte Eintrag verzeichnet überhaupt keine Verletzung: ein gebissenes Surfbrett, ein gerammtes Schlauchboot, ein umgestoßenes Kajak, ein Hai, der einen Schwimmer anstieß. Rund 140 Einträge sind als provoziert markiert, das heißt, ein an der Angel oder im Netz hängender Hai biss die Person, die ihn handhabte, ein Speerfischer trug einen sich wehrenden Fisch, oder jemand fütterte ein Gefangenes Tier in einem Aquarium. Eine kleinere Gruppe verzeichnet Haie, die sich an bereits toten oder sterbenden Menschen zu schaffen machten: das Schiffswrack von 1966 sieben Meilen vor der Ostküste, bei dem 13 Menschen ums Leben kamen, der Tauchgang von 1996 am Koputai-Wrack vor Bondi, das Auto, das 1967 an den Dover Heights die Klippe hinunterstürzte, und das Ertrinken 2020 bei Esperance stehen alle in der Tabelle, weil danach Haie beteiligt waren, nicht weil sie angriffen.

Noch zwei Dinge. Derselbe Tag kann zwei Zeilen tragen, wenn zwei Personen bei einem Ereignis gebissen wurden, wie in der Crowdy Bay am 27. November 2025 und in Ocean Grove am 6. Dezember 2021. Und die Markierung als tödlich ist konservativ: Der letzte als tödlich markierte Eintrag ist Sorrento Beach, Perth, im September 2026, während drei Einträge aus 2025, ein Surfer am Granites Beach nahe Streaky Bay im Januar, ein über Bord gerissener Fischer vor Port Stephens im Februar und ein Surfer in der Duke of Orleans Bay im März, einen nie geborgenen Körper verzeichnen, aber nicht zu den 310 Todesfällen gezählt werden.

Die im Vorfallsregister Australiens genannten Haiarten

Weißer Hai. Die dominierende Art in jeder Hinsicht. Er ist der am häufigsten identifizierte Hai in der Tabelle, schlicht als „Weißer Hai“ in 158 Einträgen genannt und in über 200, wenn man weitere Schreibweisen mitzählt, und ist für 62 der markierten Todesfälle verantwortlich, 30 davon seit 2000. Sein Revier ist der kühle Wasserbogen von Exmouth rund um die Südküste bis ins nördliche New South Wales, weshalb fast jeder Surfer- und Tauchertod der letzten 25 Jahre in Western Australia, South Australia und an der Nordküste von New South Wales seinen Namen trägt. Robbenkolonien bei den Neptune Islands, Rottnest, den Abrolhos und den Inseln der Bass-Straße sowie die jährliche Walwanderung bringen große Tiere in die Nähe beliebter Surfspots und Seeohrengründe.

Bullenhai. In 51 Einträgen und 14 Todesfällen genannt und verantwortlich für eine eigene Art von Vorfall: den Biss in Flussmündung, Hafen und Kanal. Die Hafentodesfälle von Sydney 1903, 1907, 1942, 1960 und 1963, die Seetodesfälle an der Gold Coast 2002 und 2003, Amity Point 2006, Lighthouse Beach 2008, Cable Beach 2020 und Fremantle 2023 sind alles Bullenhai-Fälle. Die Einträge von 2025 und 2026 aus dem Hafen von Sydney, der Crowdy Bay, Bribie Island und Yuraygir zeigen, dass er nach wie vor der Hai des warmen, trüben Küstenwassers ist.

Tigerhai. Fünfundfünfzig identifizierte Einträge und 14 Todesfälle, konzentriert in Queensland und im tropischen Norden: Kirra Beach 1937, Riecks Point 2013, Rudder Reef 2014, ein 1997 vor Geraldton verschollener Windsurfer und die Whitsundays-Bisse von 2019 und 2024. Tigerhaie stecken auch hinter den jüngsten Schwimmerverletzungen bei Bargara und Jurien Bay 2024.

Kupferhai. Die zweithäufigst identifizierte Art (62 Einträge), aber selten ein Killer: Nur drei tödliche Einträge tragen seinen Namen, zwei davon als Alternative zu einem Weißen Hai, und der letzte davon stammt von 1962. Seine Bisse sind meist schnelle Einzelangriffe auf Surfer und Watende in South Australia, Victoria und New South Wales, etwa den Surfer am Middleton Beach im April 2026 und den Surfer bei Kangaroo Island im Oktober 2025. Das Kupferhai-Profil erklärt, warum er so oft mit einem Bullenhai verwechselt wird.

Teppichhai und Sandtigerhai. Zweiundfünfzig Einträge nennen einen Gefleckten Teppichhai, meist einen Fuß oder Knöchel, der von einem Hai gebissen wurde, auf den jemand trat oder über den jemand schnorchelte, und kein einziger ist tödlich. Der Sandtigerhai erscheint in 40 Einträgen, fast durchweg Speerfischer und Angler, die Fische handhabten, oder Aquariumspersonal; der einzige tödliche Sandtigerhai-Eintrag ist ein Fall von vor 1906, den das Register selbst als fraglich kennzeichnet. Weitere in der Tabelle genannte Namen sind der Breitnasen-Siebenkiemerhai, der 2026 einen Speerfischer bei Bruny Island und einen Schwimmer nahe Burnie biss, und der Kurzflossen-Mako, der im Februar 2025 vor Port Stephens einen Angler über Bord zog. Etwa vier von zehn Einträgen tragen überhaupt keine Art. Der Ratgeber zu Haien an der australischen Küste deckt die vollständige Artenliste Bundesstaat für Bundesstaat ab.

Was das australische Register über Sicherheit im Wasser sagt

Weil die Tabelle so groß ist, ergibt sie klare Muster statt Anekdoten. Die folgenden Regeln sind die, die von den Daten tatsächlich gestützt werden.

  • Surfer und Brettsportler tragen das höchste moderne Risiko. Surfen und Brettsport sind die häufigste Aktivität in der Tabelle (393 Einträge), und Surfer stellen den größten Anteil der Todesfälle seit 2000. Die gefährliche Kombination ist eine Weißer-Hai-Küste, eine Flussmündung oder ein Kap mit Köderfischen und die kühleren Monate: die Ballina-Bisse von 2015 bis 2016, die Todesfälle an der Mid-North Coast 2020 und 2021 sowie die Todesfälle bei Esperance und Margaret River passen alle dazu. Surfe in Begleitung, meide trübes Wasser nach Regen und beachte Köderleinen- und Drohnenwarnungen.
  • Taucher und Speerfischer sollten die südlichen Küsten anders behandeln. Tauchen und Speerfischen machen 281 Einträge aus und einen unverhältnismäßig hohen Anteil der Weißer-Hai-Todesfälle in South Australia, Western Australia und Tasmanien: Seeohren- und Kammmuscheltaucher bei Smoky Bay, Coffin Bay und Mercury Passage, ein Speerfischer bei Cheynes Beach und ein Gerätetaucher bei Cull Island. Tauche nicht allein in der Nähe von Robbenkolonien, hole gespeerte Fische schnell aus dem Wasser und bleibe beim Auftauchen nah am Boot.
  • Flussmündungen, Häfen und Kanäle gehören den Bullenhaien. Der Hafen von Sydney, die Kanalseen der Gold Coast, Bribie Island und die Nordküste von New South Wales verursachen die meisten Bullenhai-Verletzungen. Vermeide es, dort bei Sonnenaufgang, Sonnenuntergang und nach Überschwemmungen zu schwimmen, und nie in trübem Wasser in der Nähe von Bootsrampen und Fischputztischen.
  • Der Sommer ist die Hochsaison. Januar (238 Einträge) und Dezember (203) sind mit Abstand die geschäftigsten Monate in der Tabelle, einfach weil dann die meisten Menschen im Wasser sind; die Wintermonate liegen jeweils bei etwa 60 bis 75 Einträgen. Bewachte Strände zwischen den Flaggen bleiben an jeder australischen Küste der sicherste Ort zum Schwimmen.
  • Der Umgang mit Haien ist eine eigene Kategorie. Rund 140 Einträge sind provozierte Bisse durch geangelte, genetzte oder gespeerte Haie. Wer fischt, sollte lieber die Leine kappen, als einen lebenden Hai an Bord zu holen.

Unsere Seite über wie man einen Haiangriff überlebt erklärt, was im Wasser zu tun ist, und ebenso wichtig, wie man Blutungen am Strand stillt; im australischen Register waren die Überlebenden der schwersten Verletzungen, in der Wylie Bay 2014 und bei Coogee 2026, diejenigen, die schnell Hilfe erreichten.

Australien im weltweiten Vergleich

Das International Shark Attack File bestätigt weltweit zwischen 60 und 80 unprovozierte Bisse in einem typischen Jahr, und Australien ist durchweg der zweitgrößte Beitragende nach den Vereinigten Staaten, meist mit 10 bis 20 Fällen. Wo sich Australien abhebt, ist der Schweregrad: Sein Anteil an tödlichen Ausgängen ist mehrfach höher als in Florida, wo die meisten Bisse von kleinen Schwarzspitzenhaien stammen, weil die australischen Fälle Weiße Haie, Tigerhaie und Bullenhaie betreffen. Innerhalb der Region teilen sich Neuseeland und Südafrika das Weißer-Hai-Problem in deutlich kleinerem Maßstab, während Papua-Neuguinea und Indonesien tropische Register haben, die von Tiger- und Riffhaien dominiert werden. Gemessen an den zig Millionen Strandbesuchen, die Australier jedes Jahr machen, bleibt das individuelle Risiko an einem bewachten Strand außerordentlich gering; das Register ist lang, weil das Land groß, geschäftig und ehrlich beim Aufschreiben ist.

Haiangriffsregister rund um Australien

Jenseits der Tasmansee hat Neuseeland ein bescheidenes Register mit Weißen Haien im Zentrum. Im Norden decken Papua-Neuguinea und Indonesien die tropischen Meere ab, die sich Queenslands Tigerhaie teilen, und Fidschi und Vanuatu zeigen, wie Register pazifischer Inseln aussehen. Jenseits des Indischen Ozeans ist Südafrika der nächste Vergleich für Weißer-Hai-Küsten. Jedes von uns erfasste Land und jeder US-Bundesstaat ist in der Übersicht der Haiangriffe aufgeführt.

Häufige Fragen

Wie viele Haiangriffe gab es in Australien?

Die SharkSider-Datenbank verzeichnet 1.538 Hai-Vorfälle in Australien von 1788 bis 2026, von denen 310 tödlich waren. Seit 2000 gab es 592 Vorfälle und 53 Todesfälle. Die Gesamtzahl umfasst Bisse, gebissene Bretter und Boote, provozierte Vorfälle mit geangelten Haien und einige Fälle, in denen Haie sich an bereits ertrunkenen Menschen zu schaffen machten.

Wann gab es den letzten Haiangriff in Australien?

Die neuesten Einträge stammen aus dem Juli 2026: ein Hydrofoiler, der am 21. Juli unverletzt blieb, nachdem er vor Bundaberg auf einen drei Meter langen Hai traf, und ein Speerfischer, der am 18. Juli am Unterarm von einem Breitnasen-Siebenkiemerhai bei Bruny Island, Tasmanien, gebissen wurde. Im Juni 2026 verlor ein Schwimmer am Coogee Beach, Sydney, durch einen Weißen Hai einen Arm, und ein Speerfischer wurde bei Michaelmas Island, King George Sound, lebensgefährlich verletzt.

Wann gab es den letzten tödlichen Haiangriff in Australien?

Der letzte als tödlich markierte Eintrag ist der 18. September 2026, als ein Schwimmer am Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, von einem Weißen Hai getötet und sein Körper nicht geborgen wurde. Davor war der letzte tödliche Eintrag der 28. Dezember 2023, als ein Surfer von einem Weißen Hai bei Ethel Beach auf der Yorke-Halbinsel, South Australia, getötet wurde. Drei Einträge aus 2025 verzeichnen einen nie geborgenen Körper, werden aber nicht als tödlich in der Tabelle gezählt.

Welcher australische Bundesstaat hat die meisten Haiangriffe?

New South Wales mit 543 registrierten Vorfällen und 106 Todesfällen, gefolgt von Queensland mit 429 und 105, Western Australia mit 256 und 36, South Australia mit 122 und 29, Victoria mit 98 und 15, Tasmanien mit 46 und 10 und dem Northern Territory mit 27 und 3. Seit 2000 hatte jedoch Western Australia die meisten Todesfälle: 21 bei 159 Vorfällen.

Welcher Hai ist für die meisten Angriffe in Australien verantwortlich?

Der Weiße Hai ist die am häufigsten identifizierte Art, in 158 Einträgen als „Weißer Hai“ genannt und in mehr als 200, wenn man weitere Schreibweisen mitzählt, und er steckt hinter 62 tödlichen Einträgen. Der Kupferhai ist mit 62 Einträgen Zweiter, aber nur drei Todesfällen, dann der Tigerhai (55 Einträge, 14 Todesfälle), der Teppichhai (52, keiner tödlich) und der Bullenhai (51, 14 Todesfälle).

Gibt es Weiße Haie an australischen Stränden?

Ja, entlang der gesamten südlichen Landeshälfte von Ningaloo in Western Australia bis ins nördliche New South Wales. Sie sind die Art hinter fast jedem Surfer- und Tauchertod seit 2000 in Western Australia, South Australia und an der Nordküste von New South Wales und wurden bei den Vorfällen 2026 in Coogee, Rottnest, Cape Jaffa und Albany genannt.

Ist es sicher, bei Bondi und Sydneys Stränden zu schwimmen?

Statistisch gesehen ja. Sydney hat 176 Einträge in der Datenbank, aber die meisten sind Hafen- und Flusstodesfälle von vor 1963, und die Ozeanstrände werden seit Jahrzehnten vernetzt und bewacht. Die jüngsten schweren Fälle waren ein 2022 bei Buchan Point getöteter Schwimmer, ein Surfer 2025 bei Long Reef und ein Schwimmer bei Coogee im Juni 2026. Schwimme zwischen den Flaggen und meide den Hafen in der Abenddämmerung.

Warum sind Haiangriffe in Western Australia so oft tödlich?

Weil es fast immer ein großer Weißer Hai ist und die Opfer typischerweise Surfer, Taucher oder Schnorchler allein in tiefem Wasser sind. Western Australia hat 256 Einträge, nur ein Sechstel der Landesgesamtzahl, aber dennoch 21 der 53 Todesfälle seit 2000, von Cottesloe 2000 bis Sorrento Beach 2026, mit Häufungen bei Perth, den Kaps von Margaret River und Esperance.

Gab es Haiangriffe in den Kanälen der Gold Coast?

Ja. Zwei Schwimmer wurden von Bullenhaien in den Wohnkanalseen getötet, am Miami Lake im Dezember 2002 und am Burleigh Lake im Februar 2003. Die Gold Coast verzeichnet insgesamt 32 Einträge und sechs Todesfälle, der jüngste ein Surfer, der im September 2020 am Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta, von einem Weißen Hai getötet wurde.

Nehmen Haiangriffe in Australien zu?

Die Zahl der registrierten Vorfälle ist gestiegen, von 70 in den 1990er Jahren auf 173 in den 2000er Jahren und 263 in den 2010er Jahren, mit bereits 154 in den 2020er Jahren. Die Todesfälle sind nicht im gleichen Maß gestiegen: 11 in den 1990er Jahren, 14 in den 2000er Jahren, 21 in den 2010er Jahren und bisher 17 in diesem Jahrzehnt, gegenüber einer viel größeren Zahl von Menschen im Wasser und einer deutlich besseren Meldung kleinerer Bisse.

Quellen

  1. International Shark Attack File: Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida)
  2. Australian Shark-Incident Database (Taronga Conservation Society Australia)
  3. SharkSmart: shark safety advice and the NSW Shark Management Program (NSW Department of Primary Industries)
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