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Attaques de requins en Australie

Aucun pays n'a un registre d'incidents avec des requins plus long ni plus complet que l'Australie. La base de données SharkSider en compte 1 538 entrées, depuis un requin qui a mordu la rame et le gouvernail d'un bateau de pêche dans le port de Sydney en mai 1788 jusqu'à la saison actuelle, et 310 de ces entrées se sont soldées par la mort. Ci-dessous, le registre est réparti par État, décennie, activité et espèce, suivi de chaque incident dans le tableau, mis à jour chaque semaine.

Mis à jour septembre 2026Cas dans la base : 1538 · dernier : 2026Vérifié par SharkSider Editorial Team
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L'Australie compte 1 538 incidents avec des requins recensés dans la base de données SharkSider (1788–2026), dont 310 mortels. La Nouvelle-Galles du Sud détient le plus grand nombre d'entrées (543), le Queensland est deuxième (429, y compris les zones de pêche perlière du détroit de Torrès), puis l'Australie-Occidentale (256), l'Australie-Méridionale (122), le Victoria (98), la Tasmanie (46) et le Territoire du Nord (27). Le requin blanc est l'espèce identifiée le plus souvent, suivi du requin cuivre, du requin-tigre, du requin-tapis et du requin-bouledogue.

Depuis 2000, on compte 592 incidents et 53 décès, et la carte du danger a évolué : l'Australie-Occidentale a produit 21 de ces décès sur 159 incidents, l'Australie-Méridionale 11 sur 46, tandis que la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud a eu 10 décès sur 213 incidents et le Victoria aucun sur 36. Le surf et les sports de glisse sont l'activité la plus courante du tableau (393 entrées), juste devant la nage et le fait de patauger (387) et la plongée ou la pêche au harpon (281). La dernière entrée signalée comme mortelle date de Sorrento Beach, à Perth, en Australie-Occidentale, en septembre 2026.

Attaques de requins en Australie
Attaques de requins en Australie : chaque incident de la base de données SharkSider, par État, décennie et espèce.
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  1. Pourquoi l'Australie porte le registre d'incidents avec des requins le plus lourd de la planète
  2. Où se concentrent les attaques de requins en Australie, État par État
  3. Le registre complet : toutes les attaques de requins en Australie
  4. Les requins nommés dans le registre des incidents de l'Australie
  5. Ce que le registre australien dit sur la sécurité
  6. L'Australie face au reste du monde
  7. Registres d'attaques de requins autour de l'Australie
  8. Questions fréquentes
  9. Sources

Pourquoi l'Australie porte le registre d'incidents avec des requins le plus lourd de la planète

Le registre de l'Australie est important pour des raisons qui n'ont rien à voir avec des requins anormalement agressifs. Le littoral s'étend sur des dizaines de milliers de kilomètres à travers trois océans et tous les climats, des tropiques au subantarctique, si bien que le pays héberge l'ensemble complet des espèces capables de tuer une personne : des requins blancs le long de la moitié sud plus fraîche, de Perth jusqu'à Sydney, des requins-tigres dans le Queensland, le nord de l'Australie-Occidentale et le détroit de Torrès, et des requins-bouledogues dans les estuaires, les ports et les lacs de canaux de la côte est. À cela s'ajoute une population qui vit sur la côte et va à l'eau toute l'année pour surfer, nager, pêcher au harpon et plonger pour l'ormeau et les coquilles Saint-Jacques, ainsi qu'une tradition documentaire qui consigne les incidents depuis la première colonie britannique.

Ce dernier point compte pour lire les chiffres. Sur les 1 538 entrées, 143 datent d'avant 1900 (dont 60 mortelles) et 4 n'ont pas de date exploitable ; les 1 389 entrées restantes à partir de 1900, dont 249 mortelles, sont celles à partir desquelles est construit le graphique par décennie ci-dessous. Les cas les plus anciens sont des décès de baigneurs dans le port de Sydney de 1791 aux années 1890, plus une longue série de décès de plongeurs perliers dans le détroit de Torrès et au large du Territoire du Nord, qui gonflent la part mortelle du registre ancien.

Par État, la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud est en tête avec 543 entrées et 106 décès, le Queensland compte 429 entrées et 105 décès (76 de ces entrées, dont 23 mortelles, proviennent du détroit de Torrès et de Thursday Island), l'Australie-Occidentale 256 et 36, l'Australie-Méridionale 122 et 29, le Victoria 98 et 15, la Tasmanie 46 et 10, et le Territoire du Nord 27 et 3. Les 17 autres entrées ne sont rattachées à aucun État : l'île Norfolk, les îles Cocos (Keeling), un aquarium, un naufrage de 1966 très au large de la côte est, un canular de 2005 et une poignée d'entrées non datées de pêche perlière et de pêche. Les années 1930 (132 incidents, 35 mortels) et les années 1960 (135 incidents, 12 mortels) ont été les deux décennies les plus chargées du XXe siècle ; les années 2010, avec 263 incidents et 21 décès, sont la décennie la plus chargée de tout le registre, et les années 2020 en comptent déjà 154 et 17 décès.

La tendance la plus importante est la baisse du taux de mortalité. Dans les années 1900, 26 des 41 incidents recensés ont été mortels ; dans les années 1920, 40 sur 98. Depuis 2000, le ratio est de 53 décès pour 592 incidents, soit moins d'un sur dix, parce que beaucoup plus de morsures mineures sont désormais signalées, parce que les patrouilles de plage, les hélicoptères et les soins aux traumatisés se sont améliorés, et parce qu'une grande partie des entrées modernes concernent des planches mordues, des kayaks heurtés ou des requins qui ont frôlé un nageur avant de repartir.

Où se concentrent les attaques de requins en Australie, État par État

Les entrées ne se répartissent pas uniformément le long de la côte. Huit tronçons de littoral concentrent la plupart des incidents modernes et presque tous les décès depuis 2000.

  • Les plages et le port de Sydney (Nouvelle-Galles du Sud)Le plus grand groupe de toute la base de données : 176 entrées et 54 décès pour la région de Sydney, en grande majorité des décès de baigneurs dans le port et les rivières entre 1900 et 1963, lorsque des requins-bouledogues s'en sont pris à des nageurs dans le Middle Harbour, les rivières Lane Cove et Parramatta, la baie de Botany et la rivière Georges. Les plages océaniques ont connu leur propre série noire en 1922 (deux décès à Coogee), 1929 (Bondi deux fois, Maroubra) et de 1935 à 1936 (North Narrabeen, Maroubra, Manly). Après une longue accalmie, un nageur a été tué à Buchan Point en février 2022, un surfeur a perdu ses deux jambes et un bras à Long Reef en septembre 2025, et un requin-bouledogue a gravement blessé une personne sautant des rochers à Nielsen Park, à l'intérieur du port, en janvier 2026, suivi d'un requin blanc à Coogee en juin 2026.
  • Ballina, Lennox Head et Byron Bay (Northern Rivers, Nouvelle-Galles du Sud)Quarante entrées, dont 31 depuis 2000, presque toutes des surfeurs. Les deux décès sont un bodyboardeur tué par un requin-bouledogue à Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, en avril 2008, et un nageur à Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, en septembre 2014. La série de morsures de requin blanc de 2015 à 2016 à East Ballina, Lennox Head et Lighthouse Beach explique pourquoi cette côte dispose désormais de lignes appâtées et de patrouilles de drones ; l'entrée la plus récente est un surfeur désarçonné de sa planche à Angels Beach en janvier 2026.
  • La Mid-North Coast de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud : de Tuncurry à Coffs HarbourLe tronçon le plus chargé de l'État depuis 2020. Des requins blancs ont tué des surfeurs à Wilsons Headland en juillet 2020, à Tuncurry Beach en mai 2021 et à Emerald Beach en septembre 2021, et ont mordu des surfeurs à Port Macquarie en 2023 et 2024. Des requins-bouledogues ont été cités dans plusieurs blessures récentes, dont deux nageurs mordus à Crowdy Bay le même jour de novembre 2025 et un surfeur à Red Cliff Beach, dans le parc national de Yuraygir, en mai 2026.
  • Perth, Rottnest Island et Fremantle (Australie-Occidentale)Soixante-dix entrées et 10 décès pour la côte métropolitaine, dont 39 des entrées depuis 2000. Les décès modernes vont de Cottesloe en novembre 2000, Port Kennedy en 2008, Cottesloe à nouveau et Rottnest Island à deux semaines d'intervalle en octobre 2011, un plongeur à Mindarie en 2016, un nageur à Port Beach en novembre 2021 et un nageur tué par un requin-bouledogue à Fremantle en février 2023 et un nageur tué par un requin blanc à Sorrento Beach, à Perth, le 18 septembre 2026, la dernière mort signalée en Australie-Occidentale et dans le pays. En mai 2026, un apnéiste a été grièvement blessé à Horseshoe Reef, au large de Rottnest.
  • Les caps de Margaret River et Esperance (sud de l'Australie-Occidentale)Entre Bunker Bay et Gracetown, le registre compte 23 entrées, dont 22 depuis 2000, et quatre décès de surfeurs ou de bodyboardeurs : Lefthanders en 2004, Cowaramup Bay en 2010, Bunker Bay en 2011 et Gracetown en 2013. Esperance, bien plus à l'est, ne compte que neuf entrées mais quatre décès : un bateau submergé en 1896, puis des surfeurs à Kelpies en 2017 et Kelp Beds en octobre 2020, et un plongeur en bouteille à Cull Island en janvier 2020, avec des requins blancs cités dans les cas de 2017 et de Cull Island et seulement un requin de quatre mètres pour Kelp Beds. Un surfeur a perdu un bras et une main face à deux requins blancs à Wylie Bay en 2014.
  • La péninsule d'Eyre et les plages d'Adélaïde (Australie-Méridionale)Les incidents de l'Australie-Méridionale sont peu nombreux mais inhabituellement mortels. La péninsule d'Eyre compte 26 entrées et 11 décès, dont deux surfeurs tués deux jours de suite à Cactus Beach et Black Point en septembre 2000, un plongeur de coquilles Saint-Jacques à Smoky Bay en 2002, un plongeur d'ormeaux au large de Coffin Bay en 2011 et des surfeurs à Elliston en mai 2023 et Streaky Bay en octobre 2023. Autour d'Adélaïde, des requins blancs ont tué un surfeur tracté à West Beach en 2004, un plongeur en bouteille à Glenelg en 2005 et un surfeur à Ethel Beach, sur la péninsule d'Yorke, en décembre 2023.
  • La Gold Coast, North Stradbroke Island et les lacs de canaux (sud-est du Queensland)La Gold Coast compte 32 entrées et six décès. Deux des cas modernes se sont produits non pas dans les vagues mais dans les lacs de canaux résidentiels : un nageur à Miami Lake en décembre 2002 et un autre à Burleigh Lake en février 2003, tous deux attribués à des requins-bouledogues. Un requin blanc a tué un surfeur à Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta, en septembre 2020, et un requin-bouledogue a tué un nageur à Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, en janvier 2006. Le décès par requin-tigre de 1937 à Kirra est le cas historique le plus connu.
  • Les Whitsundays, la Grande Barrière de corail et le détroit de Torrès (nord du Queensland)Les récifs et îles au large comptent 67 entrées et 16 décès, surtout des pêcheurs au harpon et des nageurs partis de bateaux : un requin-tigre a tué un pêcheur au harpon à Rudder Reef en décembre 2014 et un nageur est mort à North West Island en avril 2020. Cid Harbour, dans les Whitsundays, a produit deux morsures graves en septembre 2018 et un décès en novembre 2018, un requin-tigre a sectionné le pied d'un plongeur en apnée au large d'Airlie Beach en 2019 et en a mordu un autre en octobre 2024. Les 76 entrées et 23 décès du détroit de Torrès concernent surtout des plongeurs, avant tout des plongeurs de nacre et de trocas entre 1868 et les années 1950 ; le dernier cas mortel là-bas remonte à 1954.

Le registre complet : toutes les attaques de requins en Australie

Tout ce qui suit est généré à partir de la base de données SharkSider, qui fusionne l'International Shark Attack File, le Global Shark Attack File et des rapports australiens vérifiés, et qui est actualisée chaque semaine. Le registre étant si long, le tableau s'ouvre sur les 25 entrées les plus récentes et regroupe le reste en un groupe par décennie ; les 147 entrées antérieures à 1900 ou non datées se trouvent tout à la fin.

  • Incidents enregistrés1538 (1391 depuis 1900)
  • Mortels310
  • Années couvertes1788–2026
  • Depuis 2000592 incidents, 53 mortels
  • Activité la plus fréquenteSurfing & boards
  • Requin le plus souvent identifiérequin White
Incidents enregistrés par décennie depuis 1900 (plus foncé = mortels)
  • 41Années 1900
  • 46Années 1910
  • 98Années 1920
  • 132Années 1930
  • 74Années 1940
  • 96Années 1950
  • 135Années 1960
  • 60Années 1970
  • 47Années 1980
  • 70Années 1990
  • 173Années 2000
  • 263Années 2010
  • 156Années 2020

Les incidents les plus récents

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

Tous les incidents enregistrés

Les 25 incidents les plus récents sur 1538 enregistrés pour l’Australie (du plus récent au plus ancien) — les décennies antérieures s’ouvrent ci-dessous
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
18 September 2026Sorrento Beach Perth, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal. body not recoveredGreat White sharkMortel
14 September 2026Glenfield Beach Geraldton, Western AustraliaSurfingFoot severed above the ankle serious leg injuries—A survécu
21 July 2026Bundaberg, QueenslandHydrofoilingNo injuries3m shark unidentifiedA survécu
18 July 2026Coral Point Bruny Island, TasmaniaSpearfishingSevere bite to forearmBroadnose Sevengill shark 2mA survécu
13 June 2026Coogee Beach, NSWSwimmingBite wound to l thigh bite wounds both arms l arm amputated in hospitalGreat White Shark 4mA survécu
6 June 2026Michaelmas Island King George Sound, Western AustraliaSpearfishingCritical head injuriesGreat White shark 4.5 mA survécu
31 May 2026Red Cliff beach Yuraygir National Park, NSWSurfingBite wounds to right footBull sharkA survécu
24 May 2026Kennedy Shoal, QueenslandSpearfishingBite wounds to the headUndetermined Bull shark most likelyA survécu
16 May 2026Horseshoe Reef Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSkindivingSevere injuries both legsGreat White SharkA survécu
3 April 2026Middleton Beach Fleurieu Peninsula Adelaide, South AustraliaSurfingBite wound to r ankleBronze WhalerA survécu
25 March 2026Cape Jaffa Limestone Coast, South AustraliaDivingAucun détail enregistréGreat White Shark 3.5m (11.5ft)A survécu
23 March 2026Little Avalon Beach, NSWSurfingGraze injuries r leg and ankle—A survécu
14 March 2026Exmouth, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injuriesUnknown shark 5ft (1.5m)A survécu
10 March 2026Exmouth, Western AustraliaWing foilingNone reported damage to boardGreat White Shark 10ft (3m)A survécu
5 March 2026Lady Elliott Island, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations elbow and abdomen—A survécu
29 January 2026Angels Beach East Ballina, NSWSurfingNo injury shark knocked man of his board—A survécu
24 January 2026Cooee Beach west of Burnie, TasmaniaSwimmingPuncture wounds to right knee1.7m Seven Gill sharkA survécu
20 January 2026Point Plomber North of Port Macquarie, NSWSurfingMinor cuts and abrasionsBull sharkA survécu
19 January 2026Dee Why, NSWSurfingNone reported damage to boardBull sharkA survécu
19 January 2026North Steyne, NSWSurfingSerious leg injuries5m shark species not determinedA survécu
18 January 2026Nielsen Park Vaucluse Sydney Harbour, NSWJumping off rocksSerious leg injuriesBull sharkA survécu
10 January 2026Avalon Beach, NSWSurfingPuncture mark to left thumb—A survécu
21 December 2025Ocean Reef North Perth, Western AustraliaScuba divingNone to reportGreat White SharkA survécu
27 November 2025Crowdy Bay, NSWSwimmingSerious leg injuries3m Bull sharkA survécu
27 November 2025Crowdy Bay, NSWSwimmingAucun détail enregistré3m Bull sharkA survécu
Années 2020 — 131 incidents, 17 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
10 November 2025Prevelly Beach Magaret River, Western AustraliaFoil boardingNo injury to selfGreat White SharkA survécu
11 October 2025Cook Esplanade Thursday Island, QueenslandFishing/swimmingSerious abdonminal injuriesTiger or Bull sharkA survécu
7 October 2025Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to calfBronze whaler?A survécu
6 September 2025Long Reef Sydney, NSWSurfingBoth legs and arm severedGreat White SharkA survécu
18 August 2025Cabarita Beach, NSWSurfingNone sustained board severly damaged5m (16.5ft) Great WhiteA survécu
7 August 2025Tathra Beach, NSWSurfingNone sustained board severely damagedSuspected Great WhiteA survécu
28 July 2025Seacliff beach Adelaide, South AustraliaKayakingKayak badly damaged no injury to personGreat White Shark est 3m (10ft)A survécu
29 June 2025Norries Headland Cabarita Beach, NSWSwimmingSerious bites to r bicep r wrist and r leg2m Bull shark?A survécu
15 May 2025Port Noarlunga, South AustraliaSwimmingInjury to thigh—A survécu
26 March 2025Sandtrax Port Beach North Fremantle Perth, WASwimmingBumping to the body1.5m Tiger sharkA survécu
10 March 2025Duke of Orleans Bay, WASurfingMissing body not recoveredGreat White SharkA survécu
7 March 2025Gunyah beach Bundeena Port Hacking, NSWSwimmingSerious lacerations above right knee.Bull sharkA survécu
27 February 2025Nuns Beach near Portland, VictoriaSwimmingMinor lacerations to left calf—A survécu
22 February 2025Blasck Wall Reach Swan River Perth, Western AustraliaKayakingNone kayak badly damaged by shark—A survécu
22 February 2025Off Port Stephens near Newcastle, NSWFishing was pulled of boat by sharkBody not recoveredMako sharkA survécu
22 February 2025The Wrecks walking track Moreton Island, QueenslandSnorkelingAbdominal and leg injuries—A survécu
3 February 2025Woorim Beach, Bribie Island,, QueenslandSwimmingBites to arm and upper bodyBull sharkA survécu
23 January 2025Shipwreck Cove, Western AustraliaBathingMinor bite to lower body—A survécu
22 January 2025Cheynes beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNone - chunk of surfboard bitten outBronze whalerA survécu
2 January 2025Granites Beach near Westall Streaky Bay, South AustraliaSurfingBody not recoveredGreat White Shart estimated 4.8m 16 ftA survécu
28 December 2024Humpy Island Great Keppel Island, QueenslandSpearfishingLife threatening injuries to neck and arm—A survécu
2 December 2024Curtis Island Near Gladstone QLD central coast, QueenslandSpearfishingNot stated but reported as minor injuries both arms—A survécu
1 December 2024Greenough River Mouth Beach Cape Burney 12km south of Geraldton, Western AustraliaSurfingNot stated minor injuries1m shark species unknownA survécu
31 October 2024Whitsunday Islands, QueenslandSnorkeling30cm (1ft) bite to lower calfReported as a large Tiger sharkA survécu
23 July 2024North Shore Beach, Port Macquarie, NSWSurfingSerious injury to leg3m White SharkA survécu
18 July 2024Trigg beach Sterling, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injury to lower left legUndetermined small shall sharkA survécu
8 July 202414 Mile Beach Coral Bay (Gascoyne Region), Western AustraliaSpearfishingAucun détail enregistréUndeterminedA survécu
20 April 2024West beach Glenelg, South AustraliaFishingMinor bite to left legGreat WhiteA survécu
20 April 2024Lighthouse bombie surf spot Exemouth, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injuries left foot—A survécu
15 March 2024Bargara Beach, QueenslandSwimmingMinor injuries to back, abdomen and legsTiger sharkA survécu
25 February 2024Sandlnd Island, Jurian Bay, Western AustraliaSwimmingLeg bittenTiger sharkA survécu
29 January 2024Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingRight leg bittenBull sharkA survécu
9 January 2024Walkers Beach, Elliston, South AustraliaSurfingLeg bittenWhite sharkA survécu
28 December 2023Ethel Beach, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite shark, 13'Mortel
25 December 2023Old Bar, New South WalesSurfingInjury to right thigh—A survécu
24 December 2023Wedge Island, Western AustraliaFoil boardingPuncture wounds to right ankleBroze whaler?A survécu
8 December 20231770, QueenslandSnorkelingLeg severely injured—A survécu
30 November 2023Clack Island, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture wounds to right upper arm1.8m bull sharkA survécu
10 November 2023Port Noarlunga, South AustraliaFree divingInjuries to scalp and face—A survécu
3 November 2023Peak Island, Westerm AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injuryLemon sharkA survécu
31 October 2023Streaky Bay, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite Shark, 4.5 mMortel
21 October 2023Alexander Bay, Esperance, Western AustraliaFishingDinghy damaged by shark. no injurty to the 5 men onboardBronze whaler, 6'A survécu
1 October 2023Beachport, South AustraliaSwimmingMinor injury. shark bit surfboard—A survécu
25 August 2023Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingSevere injuries to lower limbsWhite shark, 3.8-4.2mA survécu
24 July 2023Gnarabup Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingLaceration to legWfite sharkA survécu
22 July 2023Yallingup Lagoon, Western AustraliaSnorkelingLower left leg bittenWobbegong sharkA survécu
13 May 2023Elliston, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkMortel
29 April 2023Yallingup, Busselton, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injuries1m sharkA survécu
29 April 2023Kurrajong Campground, Exnouth, Western AustraliaSnorkelingCuts to leg—A survécu
22 April 2023Lucy's Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingBite to right armBronze whaler shark, 1.5 mA survécu
22 March 2023Delta Island, Western AustraliaWadingLower left leg and foot injured—A survécu
16 March 2023Cheynes Beach, Western AustraliaSurf-skingAucun détail enregistré5m to 6m sharkA survécu
4 February 2023Freemantle, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatalBull sharkMortel
30 January 2023Lady Musgrave Island, QueenslandFishingMinor injury to chestA small sharkA survécu
11 December 2022Killick Creek near Crescent Head, New South alesSwimmingLower leg.h bitten—A survécu
23 October 2022Seacliff, South AustraliaSurf skiingNo injury, ski holed by shark3m sharkA survécu
7 October 2022Port Hedland, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMultiple injuries to left shoulder, arm and handBull sharkA survécu
6 October 2022Nun's Beach, Portland, VictoriaSurfingLacerations to foot—A survécu
31 August 2022Avoca, New South WalesSurfingPuncture wounds to right hand & forearmBronze whalerA survécu
17 August 2022Coffs Harbour, New South WalesKayakingNo injury, kayak bitten in halfWhite shark, 3 mA survécu
15 August 2022Goode Beach, Westerm AustraliaSpearfishingLacerations to lower legsWhite sharkA survécu
1 June 2022Oyster Stacks near Exmouth12h15, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injury—A survécu
27 May 2022Yallingup, Western AustraliaSurfingKnocked off board by a shark. no injuryBronze whaler shark, 2mA survécu
20 May 2022Royal Perth Yacht Club, Swan River, Western AustraliaDivingNo injuryBull sharkA survécu
27 April 2022—PaddleboardingNo injury, knocked off board by shark chasing a turtle—A survécu
15 March 2022Crowdy Baay, New South WalesSurfingLacerations and punctures to leg and footBull sharkA survécu
15 March 2022Crowdy Baay, New South WalesSwimmingAucun détail enregistré—A survécu
8 March 2022Maroubra, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board bitten—A survécu
17 February 2022Redcliffe, QueenslandFihingLacerations to left thighTiger shark, 3 mA survécu
16 February 2022Buchan Point, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
5 February 2022Beds, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western AustraliaFloating in inflatable pool ringTorso bittenWhite sharkA survécu
24 January 2022Warriewood, New South WalesSwimmingFoot bittenWobbegong sharkA survécu
22 January 2022Whalers Beach, Western AustraliaSnorkelingKnees, ankles & feet bittenWobbegong sharkA survécu
4 January 2022Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, New South Wales—Minor lacerations to lower thigh—A survécu
1 January 2022North Lancelin, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board—A survécu
11 December 2021Yarrabah, QueenslandSpearfishingLaceration to legBull sharkA survécu
6 December 2021Ocean Grove Beach, VictoriaSwimmingqLacerations to right calf and hand—A survécu
6 December 2021Ocean Grove Beach, VictoriaSwimmingLacerations to back—A survécu
6 November 2021Port Beach, North Freemantle, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
16 October 2021Sudbury Island, QueenslandSpearfishingDisappeared—A survécu
15 October 2021Hook Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations and puncture to left leg—A survécu
5 September 2021Emerald Beach, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite xharkMortel
7 August 2021North Stradbroke Island, QueenslandHarassing sharksNo injury, jet ski bitten provoked incident—A survécu
27 July 2021Varanus Island, Western AustraliaFishingLeg bitten when he jumped on the sharkprovoked incidentSickelfin lemon shark, 3mA survécu
19 July 2021Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board by sharkWhite shark, 3mA survécu
5 July 2021Crescent Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft forearm broken & laceratedWhite shark, 3mA survécu
23 June 2021Gum Tree Bay, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to calf and ankle—A survécu
11 June 2021Five Fingers Reef, Western AustraliaSnorkelingFoot bittenBronze whaler shark, 2 mA survécu
21 May 2021Quondong Beach, Western AustraliaSpearfishingLacerations to right hand and forearm—A survécu
18 May 2021Turncurry Beach, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite shark, 4.5 mMortel
19 April 2021Karratha, Western Australia—Laceration to foot—A survécu
27 March 2021Near Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingInjury to calfWhaler or bull shark, 2mA survécu
20 March 2021Yallingup, Western AustraliaPaddle boardingNo injury, board bittenBlacktip whaler, Carcharhinus tilstoni, 2mA survécu
20 February 2021Waterford West, QueenslandFishingSuperficial wound provoked incidentBull shark, 80cmA survécu
2 February 2021Gleneg, South AustraliaSurf skiingNo injury, surf ski bittenBronze whaler sharkA survécu
29 January 2021Melaleuca Beach, Cowaramup Bay, Gracetown,, Western AustraliaSwimmingPuncture wounds to foot—A survécu
23 January 2021Lake Macquarie, New South WalesSwimmingSevere lacerations to left arm—A survécu
21 January 2021Port MacDonnell, South AustraliaSnorkelingFatalWhite sharkMortel
14 January 2021Swan River Bicton, Western AustraliaSwimmingSerious injury to left leg3m Bull sharkA survécu
13 January 2021Blackwall Reach, Western AustraliaSwimmingSevere injury to leg and broken himBull shark, 6.5 to 10 'A survécu
11 January 202113th Beach, VictoriaSwimmingInjury to leg—A survécu
9 December 2020Cable Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, board bitten—A survécu
6 December 2020D’Estrees Bay near Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingNon-life-threatening injuries to buttock and thighWhite sharkA survécu
22 November 2020Cable Beach, Western AustraliaBody boardingFatalBull sharkMortel
2 November 2020Town Beach, Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to left foot, leg and finger—A survécu
24 October 2020Britomart Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingSevere injury to thigh—A survécu
9 October 2020Kelp Beds Beach (Kelpies), Western AustraliaSurfingFatal4m sharkMortel
4 October 2020Toms Surf break, Hamersley Pool, North Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board when shark grabbed his leg ropeBronze whaler 1.5mA survécu
17 September 2020Fraser Island, QueenslandFishingArm bitten by hooked shark provoked incident"whitetip shark"A survécu
16 September 2020Cabarita Beach, New South WalesFoil-boardingNo injury, board bittenWhite sharkA survécu
7 September 2020Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta, QueenslandSurfingFatalWhite shark, 3mMortel
30 August 2020Forster, New South WalesFishing / filming sharks feeding on whale carcassShark bit boat, no injury to occupantWhite sharkA survécu
14 August 2020Shelly Beach, Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to right calf and posterior thighWhite shark, 2-to 3mA survécu
31 July 2020Bunker Bay Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to legWhite shark, 4mA survécu
29 July 2020Tenth Island, TasmaniaSightseeingNo injury to occupants, injury to shark attempting to swallow anchorWhite shark, 4mA survécu
17 July 2020Off Stanley, TasmaniaFishingLacerations to arm, head & chestWhite sharkA survécu
13 July 2020Fitzroy Island, QueenslandSnorkelingInjury to lower left leg and ankle2 m sharkA survécu
11 July 2020Wilsons Headland, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite shark, 2.5 mMortel
4 July 2020Fraser Island, QueenslandSpearfishingFatal—Mortel
7 June 2020Salt Beach near Kingscliff, New South WalesSurfingFatalWhite shark, 3.5 mMortel
6 June 2020Tantabitti Beach, Nigaloo, Western Australia—Aucun détail enregistré—A survécu
30 May 2020Lucinda, QueenslandSpearfishingNo injury, swim fin bittenBull sharkA survécu
8 May 2020Southside Beach, near Geelong, VictoriaSurfingLeg injured—A survécu
21 April 2020Killick Creek near Crescent Head, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to foot—A survécu
6 April 2020North West Island, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
6 April 2020Wamberal Beach, New South WalesSurfingRight hand bitten6' sharkA survécu
21 March 2020Cairns, Queensland—Arm injured—A survécu
17 January 2020Windang Beach, New South WalesSurfingLaceration ot left ankle and foot"A small shark"A survécu
7 January 2020North West Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to legLemon sharkA survécu
5 January 2020Cull Island / Esperance, Western AustraliaScuba divingFatalWhite sharkMortel
2 January 2020Esperance, Western AustraliaSwimming after being swept off rocksProbable drowning and scavenging—A survécu
Années 2010 — 263 incidents, 21 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
30 December 2019North West Island, QueenslandSwimmingMinor injury to handShovelnose "shark" which is a ray, not a shark)A survécu
20 December 2019Shellharbour, New South WalesFishingProvoked incidentWhite sharkA survécu
6 December 2019Exmouth, Western AustraliaFree divingArm bitten—A survécu
30 November 2019Bargara, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to foot—A survécu
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—A survécu
29 October 2019Off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, QueenslandSnorkelingRaddon’s right foot was severed and maggs sustained serious lacerations to his lower right leg.Tiger sharkA survécu
17 October 2019Woorim Beach, Bribie Island,, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, surfboard bitten7' sharkA survécu
5 October 2019Lighthouse Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard severely damagedWhite shark, 3.5 mA survécu
28 September 2019Nightcliff Jetty, Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingHooked shark bit his leg. provoked incident1+ m sharkA survécu
7 September 2019Burns Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, shark bit swim fin14' white sharkA survécu
28 July 2019Magra Islet, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to lower leg—A survécu
9 July 2019Pelican Waters, Caloundra, QueenslandPaddle boardingPuncture wounds to wristBull shark pupA survécu
6 June 2019Maatsuyker Island, TasmaniaAbalone divingBumped by shark but no injury—A survécu
5 June 2019Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingInjury to wrist—A survécu
14 May 2019Yandaran Beach, QueenslandBody surfingLaceration to right ankle—A survécu
27 April 2019Tomaree, New South WalesSpearfishing3 puncture marks to left forearmGrey nurse shark, 3 m femaleA survécu
25 March 2019Line Reef, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture marks to left hip and buttocksGrey reef shark, 4'A survécu
17 February 2019Belongil Bay, New South WalesSurfingLacerations/puncture marks to thigh—A survécu
10 February 2019Groote Eylandt, Northern TerritorySpearfishingRight forearm bittenReef shark,A survécu
4 February 2019Urunga area, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard bitten—A survécu
14 January 2019North Cottesloe, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor injury to left footWobbegong sharkA survécu
10 January 2019Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandWadingInjuries to foot & legReported as shark attacks but injuries caused by toadfishA survécu
15 December 2018New South Wales—Bitten on foot when he stepped on the shark provoked incidentWobbegong sharkA survécu
9 December 2018Nambucca, New South WalesSurfingFive deep lacerations to lower right leg—A survécu
28 November 2018South Steyne, New South WalesSurfingCut to left footWobbegong sharkA survécu
18 November 2018Off Nhulunbuy, Northern TerritorySpearfishingSevere lacerations to left arm and right legReef shark x 2A survécu
17 November 20187 Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to calf and hand—A survécu
14 November 2018Moffat Beach, QueenslandKayakingNo injury to occupant, kayak bittenTiger shark, 13'A survécu
11 November 2018Pyramids Beach, Mandurah, Western AustraliaBody boardingInjuries to lower left leg and footSandtiger sharkA survécu
7 November 2018Shelly Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfing20 cm injury to left calf5' sharkA survécu
5 November 2018Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
24 October 2018Guillotines surf break, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Western AustraliaSurfingKnocked off board by a shark. no injury—A survécu
19 October 2018Samurai Beach, New South WalesBody surfingInjury to upper right armBull shark?A survécu
13 October 2018Two Rocks near Three Mile Reef, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, claimed he was bumped by sharkWhite shark, 5m femaleA survécu
8 October 2018Swain Reef, QueenslandFishingInjury to upper left arm by hooked shark provoked incident"reef shark"A survécu
28 September 2018Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory—Knee bittenBull sharkA survécu
20 September 2018Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingSerious injury to left thigh—A survécu
19 September 2018Cid Harbor, Whitsundays, QueenslandSwimmingSerious injury to anterior right thigh—A survécu
8 June 2018Arrawarra Headland, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to lower leg2 m sharkA survécu
3 June 2018Flat Rock, Ballina, New South WalesKite surfingNo injury, board bitten—A survécu
24 May 2018Cairns Aquarium, QueenslandFeeding sharksMinor bite to hand by captive shark. provoked incidentGrey reef sharkA survécu
9 May 2018Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard damagedShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
May 2018Dugong Bay, Westerm AustraliaFeeding sharksShallow lacerations to finger provoked incidentTawny nurse shark, 2mA survécu
28 April 2018Gearys Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board by shark—A survécu
25 April 2018Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injuryQuestionableA survécu
25 April 2018Surfers Point, Prevelly, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off board by shark3 m sharkA survécu
24 April 2018South Point, Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, shark struck his legWhite shark, 3.5 mA survécu
15 April 2018Lefthanders, Margaret River Area, Western AustraliaSurfingLaceration to right thigh—A survécu
15 April 2018Cobblestones, Margaret River Area, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to legs—A survécu
14 March 2018Waterman's Bay, Western AustraliaWadingMinor injuries to legsWobbegong sharkA survécu
9 March 2018Lorne, VictoriaSwimmingNo injury, said to have been charged by sharks several times3.5 m sharkA survécu
9 March 2018Winkipop, VictoriaSurfingMinor injury, ankle grazed1.8 m sharkA survécu
23 February 2018Little Congwong Beach, La Perouse, New South WalesSwimmingLaceratons to right leg & footJuvenile white shark, 2.7 to 3.2 mA survécu
18 February 2018Westernport Bay, VictoriaFishingShark rammed kayak, no injury to occupant provoked incident—A survécu
15 February 2018Surf Beach, Kiama, New South WalesWalkingPuncture wounds to leff foot & lower legBull shark, 2 mA survécu
14 February 2018Mooloolaba Beach, QueenslandSwimmingCollision with marine animal / no injury, no attackPossibly a wobbegongA survécu
1 February 2018Avalon Point, Manurah, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury no attack. this is considerd an "encounter"2m sharkA survécu
28 January 2018Cone Bay, Western Australia—Injuries to right legBull sharkA survécu
14 January 2018Lizard Island, QueenslandDivingSevere laceration to left forearmGrey reef shark. 2 mA survécu
13 January 2018Martin Islet, New South WalesFree divingNo injury, shark took his swimfinWhite shark, 3.5 mA survécu
5 January 2018South Point, Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingFoot bittenWobbegong shark?A survécu
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 6.0mA survécu
13 November 2017Avoca Beach, New South WalesSurfingPuncture wounds to left shoulder2 m sharkA survécu
31 October 2017Magnetic Island, QueenslandSnorkelingCalf injuredCookiecutter sharkA survécu
28 October 2017Birubi Point, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to footWobbegong shark, 1 mA survécu
22 October 2017Normanville, South AustraliaKayaking / fishingMinor injuriesWhite shark, 4.5 mA survécu
25 September 2017Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, board damaged by sharkWhite shark, 3.5 mA survécu
10 September 2017Sam's Creek area, Westerm AustraliaSwimmingMinor injuries—A survécu
10 September 2017Iluka Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor lacerations to right hipWhite shark, 3 to 3.5mA survécu
September 2017Esperance, Westerm AustraliaFishingSharks rammed boats, no injury to occupantsWhite shark, 3.5mA survécu
29 August 2017Cathedral Rock, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, board bittenWhite shark, 3 mA survécu
14 July 2017Floreat Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injury, grazed by shark—A survécu
11 June 2017Point Casuarina, Bunbury, Western AustraliaBody boardingNo injury, board bittenWhite shark, 4 mA survécu
10 June 2017Flinders, Mornington Penisula, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, knocked off boardSeven-gill sharkA survécu
27 May 2017Evans Head, New South WalesFishingAbrasion to right forearm from pectoral fin of a shark that leapt into his boat—A survécu
6 May 2017Weipa, QueenslandAttempting to lasso a sharkThigh nipped provoked incident9' sharkA survécu
17 April 2017Kelpies near Wylie Bay, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkMortel
2 April 2017Moreton Bay, QueenslandKakayingNo injury, shark bit off stern of kayak—A survécu
19 March 2017The Farm, New South WalesBody boardingMinor—A survécu
25 February 2017Mauds Point, Western AustraliaSnorkelingHand bittenBull shark, 1.5A survécu
24 February 2017Falcon Bay Beach, Mandurah, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, shark struck board—A survécu
17 February 2017Eva Rock, QueenslandSpearfishingLeft leg severely bitten—A survécu
21 January 2017Boot Reef, Torres Strait, QueenslandScuba divingMultiple injuries to arm, wrist and torsoBull shark, 4 mA survécu
13 January 2017Clairview, QueenslandSwimmingInjury to hand—A survécu
8 January 2017QueenslandSpearfishingNo attack, shark made a threat displayBull sharkA survécu
3 January 2017Merimbula, New South WalesWadingMinor injuries to foot & toesShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
24 December 2016Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, Ningaloo, Western AustraliaSnorkelingButtock bittena small sharkA survécu
14 December 2016Trigg Beach, Western AustraliaFree divingPunctures to left foot/ankle—A survécu
6 December 2016Merimbula, New South WalesSurf fishingLacerations to both hands while attempting to land a hooked shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 2mA survécu
1 December 2016Booti Booti National Park, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to foot & armWhite sharkA survécu
28 November 2016Queenscliff, VictoriaFishingLaceration to right hand by hooked & gaffed shark. provoked incidentBroadnose sevengill shark, 1.5 mA survécu
24 October 2016Broken Head Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to left thigh—A survécu
15 October 2016Kings Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandSurfingTorso nipped—A survécu
12 October 2016Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingMinor wound to lower right leg & surfboard bitten—A survécu
26 September 2016Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfing4 deep lacerations to thighWhite shark, 3.5 mA survécu
17 September 2016Thirteenth Beach, VictoriaSurfingStruck by fin on chest & leg—A survécu
16 September 2016Bells Beach, VictoriaSurfingNo injury: knocked off board by shark2 m sharkA survécu
15 September 2016Bunbury, Western AustraliaFishingShark rammed boat. no injury to occupant—A survécu
5 September 2016Injidup, Western AustraliaSurfingNo inury, board broken in half by shark—A survécu
28 July 2016Near Albany, Western Australia—No injury, shark nudged kayak repeatedlyWhite sharkA survécu
26 July 2016Sharpes Beach, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingNo injury. leg rope severed, knocked off board by shark—A survécu
23 July 2016Clifton Beach, TasmaniaSurfingCalf bumped but no injury—A survécu
20 July 201620 k off The Spit, off the Gold Coast, QueenslandFishingLaceration to left calf from hooked shark provoked incidentreef shark, 1mA survécu
4 July 2016Palm Cove, QueenslandFishingRight thigh injured by hooked pregnant female shark provoked incidentTawny nurse sharkA survécu
15 June 2016Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury but shark punctured his wetsuit after he prodded it with his spear provoked incident5' sharkA survécu
5 June 2016Mindarie, Western AustraliaDivingFatal3+ m sharkMortel
2 June 2016Kingscliff, New South WalesSpearfishingNo injury, but sharks repeatedly hit their fins and gunsBronze whaler sharks x 3A survécu
31 May 2016Falcon Beach, Mandurah, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkMortel
19 April 2016First Sun Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSwimmingMinor puncture wound to footWobbegong sharkA survécu
30 March 2016Bombo Beach, New South WalesSurfingSevere injury to thigh—A survécu
28 March 2016North Cronulla Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board dented—A survécu
3 March 2016Wrights Bay, South AustraliaFishingPuncture wounds to right calfBronze whalerA survécu
10 February 2016Nettley Bay, TasmaniaSurfingNo injury, knocked off boardNo shark involvementA survécu
5 February 2016Stradbroke Island, QueenslandWalkingFoot nipped—A survécu
4 February 2016Hams Beach, New South WalesWindsurfingNo injury, shark bit board—A survécu
11 January 2016Happy Valley Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandSurfingLaceration to right footWobbegong sharkA survécu
5 January 2016Heron Island, QueenslandWadingLaceration to right calfBlacktip sharkA survécu
2 January 2016Miall Island, QueenslandSpearfishingLacerations to arms & leg3 m sharkA survécu
21 December 2015Bondi Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark leapt on surfboardBronze whaler shark, 6'A survécu
13 December 2015Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishingNo injury, shark rammed boat & bit motorWhite shark, 3.5 mA survécu
10 November 2015East Ballina, New South WalesSurfingInjury to left thighBull shark, 2.8 to 3.1 mA survécu
30 October 2015Bald Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injury—A survécu
7 October 2015Pyramids Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingFoot injured—A survécu
26 September 2015Russel Island, Frankland Group, QueenslandSnorkelingLaceration to leg—A survécu
8 September 2015North Shelly Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor laceration to hand6' sharkA survécu
4 September 2015Hallidays Point, New South WalesSurf-skiingInuries to lower left leg & ankleWhite shark, 2.5 mA survécu
22 August 2015Lighthouse Beach, New South WalesSurfingSevere laceration to left buttock & thigh—A survécu
31 July 2015Evans Head, New South WalesSurfingLacerations and puncture wounds to hip, thigh, arm and handWhite sharkA survécu
27 July 2015Tyrendarra Beach, VictoriaSurfingInjury to hand—A survécu
25 July 2015Lachan Island, Mercury Passage, TasmaniaScallop diving on hookahFatalWhite shark, 3.9 to 4.2 mMortel
23 July 2015Tyrendarra Beach near Portland, VictoriaSurfingLeft hand bittenBronze whaler shark, 1.5mA survécu
3 July 2015Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark bit surfboardWhite sharkA survécu
2 July 2015East Ballina, New South WalesBody boardingSignificant injuries to lower legsWhite sharkA survécu
30 June 2015Flat Rock, Yamba, New South WalesSurfingHand bitten—A survécu
25 June 2015Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSwimmingMinor lacerations to forearm when he grabbed shark by its tail provoked incidentWobbegong sharkA survécu
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 sharkA survécu
24 June 2015Belongil Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, knocked off skiWhite shark, 3 mA survécu
3 May 2015Saltwater Beach, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to left arm & right handWhite sharkA survécu
25 April 2015Fishery Bay, South AustraliaSurfingLeg severed at mid-thighWhite shark, 6 mA survécu
11 April 2015McKenzies Beach, New South WalesPaddle boardingAnkle injured—A survécu
11 March 2015Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South WalesFishingBruised in falling overboard as shark bumped boat—A survécu
9 February 2015Shelly Beach, New South WalesSurfingFatal3.5 to 4 m sharkMortel
8 February 2015Seven Mile Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingLaceration & puncture wounds to right flank & hip2 m to 3 m sharkA survécu
5 February 2015Mereweather Beach, New South WalesBodysurfing5 minor puncture wounds to lower left leg1.8 m sharkA survécu
30 January 2015Nerang River, Surfer's Paradise, QueenslandRowingNo injury, shark's teeth scratched hullBull shark, 1.3 mA survécu
24 January 2015Flat Rock, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard dented—A survécu
19 January 2015Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South WalesSurfing & filming dolphinsBoard snapped in twoShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
17 January 2015Off Blacksmith Beach, New South WalesFishingShark bumped boat, no injury to occupants5 m sharkA survécu
16 January 2015Mollymook Beach, Bannister Head, New South WalesFilmingBitten on hand & wrist1.5 m sharkA survécu
29 December 2014Bherwerre Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to both feet2 m sharkA survécu
29 December 2014Three Stripes near Cheynes Beach, Western AustraliaSpearfishingFatalWhite shark, 4 to 5 mMortel
28 December 2014Paradise Beach, VictoriaFishingLaceration to calf when he fell on shark he had caught provoked incident1.5 m sharkA survécu
15 December 2014Rudder Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingFatalTiger sharkMortel
29 November 2014Pyramids Beach, Port Bouvard, Western AustraliaSurfingMinor injuries to right leg—A survécu
19 November 2014Freo, Western AustraliaFishingShark chasing fish bumped boat, no injury to occupantsWhite sharkA survécu
10 November 2014Moonee Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury to lower leg and foot—A survécu
29 October 2014Wallabi Point, New South WalesSurfingLaceration to dorsum of left foot when he stepped on the shark provoked incident—A survécu
17 October 2014Avoca Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to left calf & ankle, puncture wounds to left foot1 m sharkA survécu
11 October 2014Castle Rock, north of Dunsborough, Western AustraliaKayakingAucun détail enregistré—A survécu
2 October 2014Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, Esperance, Western AustraliaSurfingLeft arm & right hand severed, lacerations to both legs2 white shark: 13' & 9"8"A survécu
9 September 2014Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSwimmingFatal7' sharkMortel
16 August 2014Gnaraloo, Western AustraliaSpearfishingLacerations to face and neckreef sharkA survécu
18 June 2014Middleton Point, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, surfboard 'attacked'—A survécu
18 June 2014Middleton Point, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaBody boardingLacerations to knee—A survécu
17 June 2014Horizontal Falls, Western AustraliaPetting a sharkLacerations to right hand by captive shark provoked incidentLemon shark, 3.5 mA survécu
9 June 2014Parsons Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaBody boardingMinor injury to torsoBronze whaler shark, 1.5mA survécu
1 June 2014Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South WalesSurfingLacerations & puncture wounds to ankle and foot—A survécu
24 May 2014Nerang River near Chevron Island, QueenslandFell into the waterLacerations to legsBull shark, 1.2mA survécu
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, 1mA survécu
14 May 2014Elliston, Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, but surfboard severely damagedwhite shark, 15'A survécu
24 April 2014South Passage, south of Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injuryreef shark?A survécu
3 April 2014Tathra, New South WalesSwimmingFatal3 m to 4 m white sharkMortel
29 March 2014Off Dawesville Cut, Western AustraliaDiving for lobstersShark bites may have been post mortemShark involvement prior to death not confirmedA survécu
18 March 2014Winkipop Beach, VictoriaSurfingShark leapt onto surfboard; surfer uninjured—A survécu
18 March 2014Lennox Head, New South Wales—Injuries to wrist/hand by a mackerel, not a sharkNo shark involvementA survécu
12 March 2014Lighthouse Beach, New South WalesSwimmingMinor lacerations to footWobbegong sharkA survécu
8 February 2014Goldsmith Beach, Yorke Peninsula, South AustraliaSpearfishing / free divingFatal—Mortel
26 January 2014Umina Beach, New South WalesFishingLacerations to ring and pinky fingers of his left hand by hooked shark provoked incident1m sharkA survécu
5 December 2013Shelly Beach, near Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingPuncture wounds to hand, laceration to legWobbegong shark, 1.6 to 1.8mA survécu
30 November 2013Riecks Point, Campbell’s Beach,, New South WalesBody boardingFatalTiger shark, 3mMortel
23 November 2013Gracetown, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalThought to involve a white sharkMortel
12 November 2013Trigg Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injury, board bumped by sharkReported to involve a white sharkA survécu
28 October 2013Turquoise Bay, Western AustraliaSnorkelingLacerations to right armBlacktip reef shark, 1mA survécu
26 October 2013Little Island, near Hillarys, Western AustraliaDiving for crayfishNo injury, swim fin shreddedReported to involve a 4 m white sharkA survécu
24 October 2013South Narrabeen Beach, New South WalesSurfingInjuries to right footWobbegong sharkA survécu
8 October 2013Off Poison Creek, Cape Arid, Western AustraliaDiving for abaloneInjuries to torso, head and faceWhite sharkA survécu
25 August 2013Smiths, New South WalesWrangling a sharkLacerations to left forearm—A survécu
2 July 2013Flinders, Mornington Penisula, VictoriaBody surfingNo injury, holes in wetsuit—A survécu
6 June 2013Target Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board damaged6' sharkA survécu
28 April 2013Emerald Beach, New South WalesFishingFoot bitten by landed shark provoked incidentWobbegong, 2mA survécu
21 April 2013Crowdy Head, New South WalesFishingPuncture wounds and lacerations to both legsGrey nurse shark, 3mA survécu
2 April 2013Perth, Western Australia—Disappeared. no evidence that he was taken by a sharkshark involvement not confirmedA survécu
31 March 2013Terrigal Beach, New South WalesSurfingNever happened; it was a hoaxNo shark involvementA survécu
10 March 2013African Reef off Geraldton, Western AustraliaSpearfishingLaceration to left handBronze whaler shark, 2.5mA survécu
26 January 2013Cape Nelson, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit propellerWhite shark, 5mA survécu
25 January 2013Noosa, QueenslandSurfingLacerations to neck—A survécu
21 January 2013Bullcock Beach, QueenslandDragging stranded shark into deeper waterNo injury, a 3 m blue shark merely snapped at the man.—A survécu
5 January 2013Near Legendre Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishing / free divingCalf & shin bitten—A survécu
2013Otter Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingShark bumped him, but no injuryHammerhead sharkA survécu
30 December 2012Between Dee Why and Long Reef, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, chunk missing from surfboard2.5 m sharkA survécu
28 December 2012Kylie's Beach, Diamond Head, New South WalesPaddle boardingLacerations to thigh and handBull shark, 2mA survécu
19 December 2012Trigg Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injuryTiger shark, 6'A survécu
2 December 2012Green Island, New South WalesSpearfishingMinor puncture wounds to kneeSandtiger sharkA survécu
27 November 2012Mooloolaba, Queensland—Injury to ankle caused by a stingray, not a sharkNo shark involvementA survécu
2 October 2012Mullaloo Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaBodyboardingNo injury, but swim fin bitten & torn2m sharkA survécu
28 August 2012Red Bluff near Quobba Station, Western AustraliaSurfingLacerations to torso and arm—A survécu
11 August 2012Ocean Reef, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury, shark grabbed outboard motor4.5 m sharkA survécu
31 July 2012Streaky Bay, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to torso & armWhite shark or bronze whalerA survécu
14 July 2012Off Wedge Island, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite shark, 5mMortel
7 July 2012Ship's Graveyard off Point Lonsdale, VictoriaScuba divingCause of death was drowning & preceded shark involvement—A survécu
22 June 2012South Cape Bay, TasmaniaSurfingKnocked off board, shark bit nose off surfboard—A survécu
20 June 2012Mullaloo Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurf skiingNo injury, ski severely damaged3 m sharkA survécu
12 June 2012Port Campbell, VictoriaSurfingLaceration to right foot1.5 m sharkA survécu
3 June 2012Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, ski bittenWhite shark, 2 mA survécu
11 April 2012Dolphin Bay, Innes National Park, South AustraliaKayakingMinor wound to his thigh when shark bit kayakWhite shark, 6mA survécu
31 March 2012Stratham Beach, Western AustraliaScuba divingFatalWhite shark, 4mMortel
22 March 2012Kalbarri, Western AustraliaCrayfishingNo injury to occupants. shark bit propelle, rope & crayfish floatWhite sharkA survécu
20 March 2012Nobby's Beach, QueenslandSurfingLacerations to left calfPossibly a bull sharkA survécu
6 March 2012Shipwreck Cove, Melbourne Aquarium, VictoriaDiving, feeding sharksSuperficial lacerations to right side of face provoked accidentTawny nurse shark, 40cmA survécu
25 February 2012Broughton Island, New South WalesFishingLaceration to left footGrey nurse sharkA survécu
6 February 2012Wurtulla, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, but fin lost from surfboard—A survécu
19 January 2012Coral Bay, Western AustraliaSnorkelingLacerations to right forearmTiger shark, 3mA survécu
18 January 2012Redhead Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to thighWhite shark, 2.7 mA survécu
3 January 2012North Avoca Beach, New South WalesSurfingRight forearm and wrist injured2 m sharkA survécu
2 January 2012Duranbah, QueenslandSpearfishingNo injury, punctures to swim finAllegedly a 4 m tiger sharkA survécu
11 December 2011Angourie, New South WalesSurfing5 puncture wounds to thighWhite shark, 2.5mA survécu
7 December 2011Maroubra, New South WalesSurfingMinor injuries to left legWobbegong sharkA survécu
5 December 2011Bushy Ilet, QueenslandSpearfishingKilled by a shark or crocodile.Shark involvement not confirmedA survécu
2 December 2011Broken Head, New South WalesSurfingTorn shoulder ligament as result of collision with shark—A survécu
28 November 2011Peregian, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture marks to footWobbegong shark?A survécu
22 October 2011Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaDivingFatalWhite shark, 10'Mortel
19 October 2011Elwood Beach, VictoriaDivingSmall bruise to calfPort Jackson shark, 1mA survécu
9 October 2011Cottesloe Beach, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
4 September 2011Bunker Bay, Western AustraliaBody boardingFatalWhite sharkMortel
28 August 2011Fantome Island, QueenslandSwimmingFatalShark involvement prior to death not confirmedMortel
23 April 2011Red Bluffs, Western AustraliaWashing sand off a speared fishHeel bittenreef shark, 1.5mA survécu
23 March 2011Crowdy Head, New South WalesSurfingSevere injury to left forearmBull shark, 2.5mA survécu
16 March 2011Jimmys Beach, Port Stephens, New South WalesWakeboardingSevere injuries to head, neck, shoulder & upper left arm3 m to 4 m sharkA survécu
10 March 2011Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surboard broken—A survécu
28 February 2011Between, QueenslandFishingLacerations to right hand by hooked shark provoked incidentBull shark, 2mA survécu
17 February 2011Off Perforated Island near Coffin Bay, South AustraliaDiving for abaloneFatalWhite shark x 2Mortel
13 February 2011Sunshine Beach, QueenslandFishingLacerations to calf by hooked shark provoked incident1 m sharkA survécu
12 February 2011Exmouth, Western AustraliaSnorkelingArm bitten—A survécu
20 January 2011Cudgen Creek, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to both legsShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
3 January 2011Busselton, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury, shark nudged boat and bit propellerWhite sharkA survécu
27 November 2010Native Dog Beach, Western AustraliaSwimmingDeath may have been due to drowningShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
12 November 2010Between Carnac and Garden Islands, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant. shark rammed bottom of the boatWhite sharkA survécu
30 October 2010Off Garden Island, Western AustraliaSnorkelingTorso and left buttock bittenWhite sharkA survécu
28 October 2010Cheynes Beach, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, shark head-butted diver's thigh—A survécu
23 October 2010Wedge Island, Western AustraliaKite surfingLacerations to lower right leg—A survécu
9 October 2010Mullaway Headland, New South WalesSurfingFoot bittenBull shark, 1.4mA survécu
13 September 2010Fraser's Reef, New South WalesSurfingLacerations and puncture wounds to leg and foot2m sharkA survécu
17 August 2010Cowaramup Bay, Western AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkMortel
10 August 2010Three Mile Creek, Townsville, QueenslandFishingLeg bitten by hooked shark provoked incident—A survécu
8 August 2010Crescent Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft foot bitten—A survécu
6 June 2010Conspicuous Beach, near Walpole, Western AustraliaSurfingSevere laceration to right knee—A survécu
18 May 2010Point Plomer, New South WalesSurfingSuperficial lacerations to lower left leg—A survécu
13 February 2010Dent Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to legs & buttocks2 m sharkA survécu
11 February 2010Mona Vale Beach, Sydney, New South WalesSurfingMinor injury, lacerations to left lower legWobbegong shark, 1.6mA survécu
6 February 2010Turners' Beach, New South WalesBody boardingNo injury, shark & board collidedWhite shark, 2.5mA survécu
27 January 2010Archie's Beach, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, surfboard bitten—A survécu
22 January 2010Geelong, VictoriaSurfingLacerations to right hand—A survécu
9 January 2010Thursday Island, Torres StraitSnorkeling2 sets of minor lacerations below her right kneeWhitetip reef shark, 1mA survécu
Années 2000 — 173 incidents, 14 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
26 December 2009Avoca Beach, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to lower left leg after stepping on the shark provoked incident—A survécu
20 December 2009Mudjimba Island, QueenslandKayakingNo injury to occupants, kayak bumped by shark—A survécu
20 December 2009Lamont Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingLacerations to hand & forearmBull shark, 3mA survécu
13 December 2009Coffee Head, New South WalesSurfingLaceration to big toe—A survécu
12 December 2009Hawks Nest Beach, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants; shark bit steering oarWhite sharkA survécu
8 November 2009Second Valley, South AustraliaKayakingAnkle bitten2 m sharkA survécu
30 October 2009Portland, VictoriaKayakingNo injury, shark bit kayakWhite shark, 4mA survécu
28 October 2009Lennox Heads, New South WalesPaddle-boardingNo injury, shark bit rear of paddleboard—A survécu
14 October 2009Western AustraliaDivingSevere lacerations to lower right legBull shark, 10'A survécu
30 July 2009Broken Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft forearm grazed & puncture marks in wetsuit—A survécu
27 June 2009Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa, New South WalesSurfing2-inch laceration to upper left armThought to involve a Bronze whale shark, 2mA survécu
12 April 2009Fingal Bay, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, catapulted into the water & ski damage2' to 3' sharkA survécu
20 March 2009Blue Bay, New South WalesSurfingLaceration to right foot, puncture wounds to calfBronze whaler shark?A survécu
19 March 2009South Broulee, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark damaged surfboard—A survécu
19 March 2009Bateman's Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark bit nose of surfboard—A survécu
16 March 2009The Natural Jetty, Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaWadingThigh bitten when he trod on the shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 60cmA survécu
1 March 2009Avalon, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to leg2.6 m sharkA survécu
22 February 2009Batt Reef, QueenslandFishingSevere laceration to finger—A survécu
18 February 2009Shelly Beach, near Port Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingNo injury to surfer, but the nose of his board was broken—A survécu
12 February 2009Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South WalesSurfingSevere injury to handWhite shark, 2.5mA survécu
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 mA survécu
7 February 2009Cellito Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard dentedWhite shark, 12'A survécu
7 February 2009Sandon, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, flung from surfboard by the shark—A survécu
24 January 2009Surf Beach, Batemans Bay, New South WalesSwimmingHand injured—A survécu
18 January 2009Off Tower Hill, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit propellerWhite shark, 5.5 mA survécu
12 January 2009Windang, Lake Illawara, New South WalesSnorkelingPuncture wounds to right calfDusky shark, 2mA survécu
11 January 2009Binalong Bay, TasmaniaSurfingSevere lacerations to right legWhite shark, 5mA survécu
11 January 2009Fingal Beach, New South WalesSurfingLeft thigh severely bittenWhite shark, 3.5mA survécu
30 December 2008Port Kennedy Beach, Western AustraliaCrabbingReports said a shark attacked the dinghy, but vickery said it did notNo shark involvementA survécu
27 December 2008Near Schouten Island, TasmaniaYacht raceNo injury to occupants - shark became entangled in aft rudder2 m sharkA survécu
27 December 2008Seal Rocks, New South WalesBoogie boardingNo injury, shark tore his swim fin—A survécu
27 December 2008Long Reef, north of Sydney, New South WalesKayakingNo injury, shark struck kayak, catapulting him into the waterWhite shark, 4m to 5mA survécu
27 December 2008Port Kennedy Beach, Western AustraliaSnorkelingFatal4 to 5m white sharkMortel
9 November 2008North Haven, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark bit dinghy & motorBronze whaler sharkA survécu
22 October 2008Oceanworld, Manley, New South WalesScuba divingSmall laceration to head from captive sharkGrey nurse shark, 3mA survécu
12 October 2008Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingRight leg injured by hook and hooked shark provoked incidentreef shark, 1.8mA survécu
11 October 2008Lake Macquarie, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board damaged—A survécu
15 September 2008Near Croker Island, Northern TerritorySwimmingRight hand lacerated by netted shark provoked incidentBronze whaler sharkA survécu
7 September 2008Clarks Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingShark became tangled in his surfboard leash. the surfer was not injured3 m sharkA survécu
30 August 2008Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, bumped off board by the shark—A survécu
30 July 2008Levys Beach, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, surfboard leash severed8' white shark or 7-gill sharkA survécu
10 May 2008Albany, Western AustraliaSwimmingSevere lacerations to left legWhite shark, 4mA survécu
20 April 2008Crescent Head, New South Wales—Aucun détail enregistréTiger shark, 2.3mA survécu
17 April 2008Duranbah, Greenmount Beach, QueenslandSurfing2 puncture wounds to legShark involvement not confirmed; thought to be a barracuda biteA survécu
8 April 2008Lighthouse Beach, Ballina, New South WalesBody boardingFatalBull sharkMortel
7 February 2008Horseshoe Bay, New South WalesSurfingAbrasions to elbow; collided with shark1 m sharkA survécu
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, 90kgA survécu
18 December 2007Jimmy's Beach, New South WalesSurfingSevere lacerations to right buttock2 m sharkA survécu
15 December 2007South Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to hand"a small shark"A survécu
14 December 2007Bondi, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to left forearmNot a shark attack; it was a hoaxA survécu
18 November 2007In a tidal creek 5 km from Wickham, Western AustraliaFishingMinor injury to finger by netted shark provoked incidentreef sharkA survécu
8 November 2007Wategos Beach, Byon Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, teethmarks in board & torn wetsuit—A survécu
15 October 2007Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf-skiingSmall laceration to wristWhite shark, 2.5mA survécu
13 October 2007Holmes Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingLaceration to calfBronze whaler sharkA survécu
19 July 2007Direction Island, Territory of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsWadingCalf bittenBronze whaler shark, 1.5 mA survécu
5 June 2007Shelly Beach, Crescent Head, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to leg & ankle—A survécu
16 May 2007Warra Beach, Coral Bay, Western AustraliaWadingLeft heel & calf bitten2.5 m sharkA survécu
12 May 2007Warrnambool, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, shark's fin caught his leg10' sharkA survécu
8 May 2007Kingscliff Beach, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
26 April 2007Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, QueenslandSwimming / jumping off a jettyLower leg & foot injured"a small shark"A survécu
20 March 2007South Golden Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to 3 fingers of left hand1.5 m sharkA survécu
12 March 2007Moore Park, north of Bundaberg, QueenslandSwimmingBruises to arm and hand, laceration to lower leg & minor injuries to foot2 to 2.5 m sharkA survécu
3 February 2007Shelly Beach, New South WalesBoogie boardingLacerations to lower left leg & ankle—A survécu
23 January 2007Cape Howe, New South WalesDivingHead & torso bittenWhite shark, 3mA survécu
19 January 2007Brunswick Heads, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
9 January 2007Sandbar Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark damaged surfboard2.4 m sharkA survécu
18 December 2006Winki Pop, Bells Beach, VictoriaSurfingLeft leg bitten2.5 to 3 m sharkA survécu
6 December 2006Mowarry Point, New South WalesFishingShark bit boats sea anchorWhite shark, 4.5 to 5 mA survécu
2 December 2006Wharton Beach, Western AustraliaBody boardingRight leg severed, left leg laceratedWhite shark, 5mA survécu
4 September 2006Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDivingKilled by a stingray, not a shark - a tragedy for his family and marine wildlifeNo shark involvementA survécu
29 August 2006Pennington Bay, Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, shark towed surfer & boardBronze whaler shark, 6'A survécu
17 July 2006Western Province, Torres Strait—8 shark-bitten bodies washed ashoreShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
5 June 2006Waitpinga, South AustraliaSurfingNo injury, knocked off surfboard14' white sharkA survécu
2 May 2006Moffat Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandSnorkelingAbrasion & 6 puncture wounds on chest after grabbing the shark by its tail provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 2 mA survécu
11 April 2006Newcastle Beach, New South WalesSurfingMinor laceration to left footBronze whaler shark, a juvenileA survécu
15 March 2006Bondi, Sydney, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark nudged surfboardBronze whaler shark, 2 mA survécu
13 February 2006Golden Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandWadingLacerations to foot—A survécu
12 February 2006Point Vernon, Hervey Bay, QueenslandSwimmingPuncture wound on arm—A survécu
12 February 2006Brighton Beach, Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants; shark nudged the 5.3 m boat4.5 m white sharkA survécu
15 January 2006Off City Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaScuba divingLacerations to left elbow3.5 m white sharkA survécu
7 January 2006Amity Point, North Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSwimmingFatalBull sharkMortel
11 December 2005St. Crispin Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingRight forearm & elbow bittenWhitetip reef sharkA survécu
6 December 2005Middle Beach, 40 km north of Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, hydrofoil of outboard motor bitten4 m white sharkA survécu
25 November 20056 km off Collendina, south of Melbourne, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark bit outboard motor3 m white sharkA survécu
25 November 2005Flinders, VictoriaSurfing2 lacerations on leg, each 4" to 5" long1.8 m sharkA survécu
27 September 2005Arakoon's Little Bay, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, knocked off boardTiger shark, 3 mA survécu
24 September 2005Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to legs14' to 16' white sharkA survécu
23 September 2005Scarborough Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurfingNo injuryBronze whaler sharkA survécu
7 September 2005Park Beach, Coff's Harbour, New South WalesStandingLeft foot & ankle lacerated—A survécu
4 September 2005Fishery Bay, Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to right arm & thigh4 m [13'] white sharkA survécu
24 August 2005Glenelg, South AustraliaScuba divingFatalWhite sharkMortel
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 involvementA survécu
15 May 200550 km east of Townsville, QueenslandSpearfishingSevere injury to lower legBlacktip sharkA survécu
25 April 2005Bermagui, New South WalesFishingLaceration on left thigh provoked incidentMako shark, 1.5 m [5']A survécu
17 April 2005Crookhaven, New South Wales—Shark-bitten surfboard found adrift—A survécu
16 April 2005Bremer Island, Northern TerritorySpearfishingMinor cuts above his right eye2 m [6.75'] copper sharkA survécu
16 April 2005Bronte Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board bittenBronze whaler sharkA survécu
27 March 2005New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark rammed surfboard—A survécu
19 March 2005Wreck Point, Abrolhos Islands, Western AustraliaSnorkelingFatal6 m [20'] white sharkMortel
26 February 2005Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimmingFinger bittenBull sharkA survécu
19 January 2005Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaSpearfishingNo injury. towed by speared shark provoked incident3 m sharkA survécu
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']A survécu
16 December 2004West Beach, Adelaide, South AustraliaScurfing (surfboard being towed behind a boat)Fatal4.5 m & 5 m white sharkMortel
11 December 2004Opal Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingFatal, leg bittenBull sharkMortel
21 October 2004Stockton Beach, New South WalesSurfingRight foot laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.4 m [8']A survécu
25 September 2004Batt Reef, QueenslandSpearfishing/ filmingNo injury to occupants, boat damagedTiger shark, 3 m [10']A survécu
3 August 2004Byron Bay, New South WalesSpearfishingMinor puncture wounds to leg—A survécu
19 July 20047 km off Trigg surf beach, Perth, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants; shark mouthed motor, severed anchor line4 m [13'] white sharkA survécu
10 July 2004Lefthanders Beach, Margaret River, Western AustraliaSurfingFatal, abdomen, pelvis & leg bitten2 sharks, 4.5 m & 3 mMortel
26 June 2004Floreat Beach, Western AustraliaCrayfishingNo injury, shark made threat displays & diver fended it off with his speargunInvalidA survécu
10 June 2004Bunbury, Western AustraliaBody boardingAnkle & foot laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25']A survécu
26 April 2004Latitude Reef, near Forster, New South WalesDivingPuncture wounds on wristWobbegong shark, 1.2 m [4'] kA survécu
6 March 20045 nm off Cervantes, Western AustraliaSpearfishingShin & calf bittenBronze whaler shark, 1.5 m [5']A survécu
21 February 2004Taree, Old Bar Beach, New South WalesSwimmingThree toes lacerated—A survécu
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 confirmedA survécu
11 February 2004Caves Beach, New South WalesSnorkelingLeg bitten60 cm [23.6"] blind or brown sharkA survécu
25 January 2004Binningup, Western AustraliaScuba divingLeft leg bitten4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] white sharkA survécu
12 January 2004Bushrangers Pass at Bass Point, New South WalesDivingNo injury, swim fin ripped offRaggedtooth shark, 3.5 m [11.5']A survécu
2004Redgate Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingNo inury—A survécu
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—A survécu
30 November 2003Perth? (Margaret River District), Western AustraliaSwimmingAfter biting halverson, it bit scott's thighWobbegong shark, 1.2 m [4']A survécu
30 November 2003Perth? (Margaret River District), Western AustraliaSwimmingHand & foot bittenWobbegong shark, 1.2 m [4']A survécu
1 November 2003Seal Rocks, north of Newcastle, New South WalesStandingMinor lacerations to leg & foot—A survécu
31 October 2003Lighthouse Beach, Seal Rocks, New South WalesSurfingLeft ankle & foot lacerated1.5 m [5'] shark, either a bronze whaler or a grey nurse sharkA survécu
26 July 2003Nhulunbuy, Northern TerritorySurf skiingNo injury, flung into water when shark bit rudder of ski—A survécu
15 February 2003Goolwa Beach, Fleurieu Peninsula, South AustraliaWadingAnkle lacerated"a small shark"A survécu
11 February 2003Coogee Bay, near Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingPuncture wounds on heel, legs and buttocksThought to involve a 2 m [6.75'] grey nurse sharkA survécu
8 February 2003Burleigh Lake on the Gold Coast, QueenslandSwimmingFatalThought to involve a >2 m [6.75'] bull sharkMortel
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']A survécu
29 December 2002Great Barrier Reef (near Upolu Bay), QueenslandSnorkelingLeft arm laceratedReported to involve a hammerhead sharkA survécu
21 December 2002Depth of 40 m on the wreck of the St. Paul off Brisbane, QueenslandScuba divingGroin bittenWobbegong shark, 1mA survécu
20 December 2002Golden Beach, QueenslandSwimmingFoot laceratedShark involvement not confirmed, injury may be due to a stingrayA survécu
16 December 2002Miami Lake, QueenslandSwimmingFatalBull sharkMortel
20 June 2002Sunshine Beach, QueenslandSurfingMinor injury to foot—A survécu
7 May 2002Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishing from prawn trawlerNetted shark injured his am & 6 fingers provoked incident—A survécu
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']Mortel
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 sharkInvalidA survécu
12 April 2002Bar Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFoot bitten—A survécu
16 February 2002Sunshine Beach, QueenslandSurfingHeel / foot bitten1.5 m [5'] "whaler shark"A survécu
7 February 2002Paramatta River (near Sydney), New South WalesKayakingStern of kayak bitten/chest bruisedC. leucas tooth fragment recovered from kayakA survécu
30 January 2002Just north of Fingal Spit, New South WalesSurfingBruises & minor cutsTiger shark, 3 m [10']A survécu
30 January 2002Collie River, Western AustraliaSwimming15 cm wound on inner thigh—A survécu
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—A survécu
23 November 2001Flat Rock Beach, Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark hit boardBronze whaler sharkA survécu
7 November 2001Leighton Beach, south of North Cottesloe, Western AustraliaSurf-skiingNo injury, fell off ski after possibly colliding with a shark—A survécu
2 October 2001200 miles offshore, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations to right forearm & shoulder injuredBronze whaler shark?A survécu
30 September 2001Moreton Bay, NE of Brisbane, Queensland—No injury from shark4 m [13'] white sharkA survécu
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 confirmedA survécu
4 May 2001Noraville, New South WalesSurfingChest lacerated, surfboard bitten—A survécu
8 April 2001Bronte Beach, New South WalesSnorkelingWrist lacerated provoked incidentWobbegong sharkA survécu
2 April 2001Nambucca River Entrance, New South WalesSurfingCalf bittenBronze whaler sharkA survécu
26 February 2001Albany (incident took place 200 metres from swimmers), Western AustraliaFishing for whitingNo injury to occupantsWhite shark, 5 m [16.5']A survécu
4 February 2001Broome Head, New South WalesSurfingLeg bittenBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25'] kA survécu
24 January 2001South West Rocks, New South WalesKayakingNo injury, shark rammed & bit kayak5 m sharkA survécu
21 January 2001Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupantsWhite shark, 4.3 m [14']A survécu
24 December 2000Flinders Cay, QueenslandScuba divingHand bitten—A survécu
11 December 20003 km off Port Victoria, Yorke Peninsula, South AustraliaFishing for whitingNo injury to occupantsWhite shark, 4.5 m [14'9"]A survécu
3 December 2000Sykes Reef, Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandSpearfishingLeft elbow and forearm bittenBronze whaler shark, 2.5 m [8.25']A survécu
21 November 2000Orpheus Island, QueenslandDiving (shell maintenance)No injury, wetsuit & swimfin tornTiger shark, 4 mA survécu
20 November 2000Ceduna, South AustraliaShipwreckedMissing, thought to have been taken by a sharkShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
6 November 2000Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSwimmingLeg & feet laceratedWhite shark, 4.9 m [16']A survécu
6 November 2000Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal, torso bitten, leg severedWhite shark, 5 m [16.5']Mortel
29 October 2000Peel Island, QueenslandFishingNo injury to occupant, shark holed and sank boatWhite sharkA survécu
25 September 2000Black Point, Eyre Peninsula, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite sharkMortel
24 September 2000Cactus Beach near Penong, South AustraliaSurfingFatalWhite shark, 4 m to 5 m [13' to 16.5']Mortel
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 sharkA survécu
9 May 2000Koonya Beach, Melbourne, Victoria—Probable drowningShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
30 March 2000Main Beach, Gold Coast, QueenslandSwimmingLeft calf bitten2.5 m sharkA survécu
14 March 2000McMasters Beach, Central Coast, New South WalesSurfingNo injuryTiger shark, 4 m [13'] ?A survécu
10 March 2000Parramatta River, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants2 m to 2.5 m [6.75' to 8.25'] sharkA survécu
9 March 2000Parramatta River, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants; oar bitten—A survécu
2 March 2000Taronga Wharf, Athol Bay, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingSurvived—A survécu
1 February 2000Point Sinclair, Cactus Beach near Penong, South AustraliaSurfingHand bitten3 m [10'] sharkA survécu
Années 1990 — 70 incidents, 11 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
29 May 1999Hardwicke Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South AustraliaWindsurfingFatal, body not recoveredThought to involve a white sharkMortel
23 February 1999Scotts Head, New South WalesSurfingLeft hand & forearm bitten, board bittenBronze whaler or tiger sharkA survécu
3 January 1999Gulf of Carpenteria, Northern TerritoryFishingCut foot, but injury caused by fishing line, not the sharkShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
22 December 1998Middleton Beach, South AustraliaStanding2 puncture wounds in left leg—A survécu
15 December 1998Middleton Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLeg injured—A survécu
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 KongMortel
28 January 1998Whale Beach, New South WalesSpearfishingMissing, thought to have been taken by a sharkShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
17 January 1998Middleton Beach, South AustraliaSurfing20 punctures in right foot—A survécu
9 November 1997Albany, Western AustraliaScuba diving (submerged riding a scooter)Left arm lacerated when shark grabbed scooterWhite sharkA survécu
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 confirmedA survécu
28 October 1997Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaSurf-skiingSierakowski suffered a minor facial injury, ski bitten in half by shark5.5 m [18'] white sharkA survécu
27 July 1997Pincushion, north of Maroochydore Beach, QueenslandSurfingLeg lacerated—A survécu
28 February 1997Carrara, Nerang River, QueenslandSwimmingLeft leg bitena small sharkA survécu
28 February 1997Whitsunday Passage, QueenslandScuba divingLeft arm bittenTiger shark, 2m to 3mA survécu
3 February 1997Iron Cove, Sydney, New South WalesRowingBruised, when shark struck scull & catapulted her into the water—A survécu
25 January 1997Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Island, QueenslandSnorkelingLeft leg lacerated, punctures to right leg1.8 m to 2.1 m [6' to 7'] sharkA survécu
20 January 1997Geraldton, Western AustraliaWindsurfingPresumed fatal, no body recovered, shark mutilated wetsuit & harness recoveredTiger shark, 4.5 m [14'9"]Mortel
1 January 1997Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, VictoriaWatching sealsNo injury to occupants, shark bit 2 of the dinghy's 3 floation chambersWhite sharkA survécu
29 December 1996Coolum Beach, QueenslandSurfingAucun détail enregistré—A survécu
6 June 1996Suicide Point, Point Leo, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, board bitten4 m white sharkA survécu
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 confirmedMortel
25 April 1996Mona Vale, New South WalesSwimmingPuncture wounds on upper left thighWobbegong sharkA survécu
25 April 1996Mona Vale, New South WalesSwimmingPuncture wounds on legWobbegong sharkA survécu
5 March 1996Heron Island, QueenslandSwimming breast stokeLeft arm & leg laceratedTiger sharkA survécu
March 1996Lord Howe Island, New South WalesFishing in knee-deep waterLeft calf bitten1.5 m [5'] sharkA survécu
26 February 1996Charles Street Wharf, Parramatta River, New South WalesDived naked into the water on a betLeft leg & right testicle bittenBronze whaler sharkA survécu
4 February 1996Ned's Beach, Lord Howe Island, New South WalesSwimmingAnkles injured"reef shark"A survécu
22 January 1996Brown's Inlet, Broadwater, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to left calfBronze whaler sharkA survécu
14 January 1996Mutton Bird Island, Albany, Western Australia—No details—A survécu
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']A survécu
17 November 1995Great Keppel Island, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
11 October 1995Pialba, Hervey Bay, QueenslandPlaying / standingLaceration to thigh4 m sharkA survécu
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 sharkMortel
18 May 1995Bernier Island, Shark Bay, Western Australia—No details—A survécu
9 April 1995Honeysuckle Point, Eden, New South WalesDivingNo injury, shark took swimfinWobbegong sharkA survécu
21 March 1995Clark Island, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, knocked off board by shark—A survécu
11 March 1995Cactus Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLeft arm laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2 mA survécu
1995Gladstone Reef, QueenslandSnorkelingNo injury, grabbed byshark after he pulled its tail provoked incidentLeopard sharkA survécu
9 December 1994Hinchinbrook Channel, Queensland, QueenslandMurder victimShark scavenged on his corpseInvalidA survécu
12 January 1994Albany, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit anchor and ladderWhite sharkA survécu
9 January 1994Katana Downs Reach, Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimming, after falling off towed kneeboardHamstring bitten1.5 m sharkA survécu
21 November 1993A pearl farm in Roebuck Bay, Western AustraliaHookah divingFatalTiger shark caught 6 days later with diver’s remains in its gutMortel
14 August 1993Off Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark struck boat, lifting the outboard motor6 m [20'] white sharkA survécu
9 June 1993Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South WalesScuba divingFatalRemains recovered from 5.5 m [18'] white sharkMortel
5 June 1993Tenth Island (King Island), TasmaniaScuba diving at seal colonyFatal5 m [16.5'] white sharkMortel
April 1993Barren Joey Island, TasmaniaSpearfishingNo injuryInvalidA survécu
4 February 1993Mooloolaba, QueenslandFishingLegs lacerated, puncture wound in hand from hooked shark hauled onboard provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 1.5 mA survécu
5 January 1993Line Reef, northeast of Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, QueenslandSpearfishing6" laceration to left forearm1.5 m sharkA survécu
15 October 1992Avalon Beach, New South WalesScuba divingMinor injury while delivering pup of female shark caught in a netGrey nurse sharkA survécu
1 October 1992North Point Beach, Moreton Island, QueenslandSurfingFatal4.2 m white sharkMortel
25 August 1992Lipson Cove, Tumby Bay, South AustraliaSurfingMinor cuts, sufboard bitten4 m white sharkA survécu
10 March 1992Point Lonsdale, VictoriaSurfingRight thigh, back & hand laceratedBronze whaler shark, 3 mA survécu
9 February 1992Clifton Beach, southwest of Hobart, TasmaniaSurfingNo injury, shark allegedly took his surfboard & slashed his wetsuit. shark involvement questionableQuestionable incidentA survécu
29 January 1992Tweed Heads, New South WalesBoogie boardingRight leg laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2.3 m [7.5']A survécu
November 1991Backbeach, Halls Head, Western AustraliaBoogie boardingCalf scratched & chunk bitten from board"small shark"A survécu
8 September 1991Snapper Point, Aldinga Beach, Adelaide, South AustraliaScuba divingFatal4 m [13'] white sharkMortel
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] sharkA survécu
3 March 1991Bass Point, New South WalesScuba divingLacerations to arm & legGrey nurse shark, 2 mA survécu
19 January 1991Mermaid Waters, QueenslandSwimmingHands, legs & buttocks lacerated—A survécu
9 January 1991Scarborough, Western AustraliaSurf-skiingNo injury, shark brushed ski4 m sharkA survécu
January 1991Pelican Banks near Gladstone, QueenslandSurfing (or sailboarding)Survived2 m sharkA survécu
28 November 1990Nerang River, QueenslandSwimmingAbdomen, hip, leg & arm bitten1.5 m sharkA survécu
27 October 1990Mermaid Waters, QueenslandSwimmingButtocks & hip bitten—A survécu
25 October 1990Goolwa Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLacerations to foot—A survécu
10 May 1990Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, QueenslandSnorkelingLacerations2 m hammerheadA survécu
10 May 1990Outer Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, QueenslandSnorkeling, possibly holding a fishLacerations2 m hammerheadA survécu
9 April 1990Greenmount Beach, QueenslandSurfingLacerations & abrasions, board bitten in halfTiger shark, 3 mA survécu
8 April 1990Dingo Reef, 80 nm off Townsville, QueenslandFree diving for trochusPresumed fatal—Mortel
7 April 1990Fingal Beach, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, board broken in two3 m sharkA survécu
6 April 1990Fingal Beach, QueenslandSurfingNo injury, board bitten3 m sharkA survécu
Années 1980 — 47 incidents, 10 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
3 December 1989Gove Peninsula near Darwin, Northern Territory—No details, "recovering in darwin hospital"Tiger shark, 2mA survécu
2 December 1989Fraser Island, QueenslandSwimmingSwept out to sea, feared taken by sharkShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
22 November 1989Kilcunda, VictoriaSurfingThigh bittenWhite sharkA survécu
2 November 1989Mermaid Waters, QueenslandSwimming in canalLeft ankle broken & lacerated2 m shark, possibly a bronze whalerA survécu
29 October 1989Edith Falls, Northern TerritorySwimmingPuncture marks to right calf—A survécu
22 October 1989Shelly Point, TasmaniaSurfingNo injury, board bitten2.7 m [9'] white sharkA survécu
1 October 1989Surfers Point, Phillip Island, VictoriaSurfingNo detailsWhite sharkA survécu
29 August 1989SeaWorld Theme Park, QueenslandFeeding fishLeft leg bitten by captive shark provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkA survécu
13 August 1989Lennox Head, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark took chunk out of surfboardBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10']A survécu
6 August 1989Moreton Bay, QueenslandFishing for sharksLaceration to arm provoked incident3.5 m white sharkA survécu
9 March 1989Waitpinga Beach, near Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, South AustraliaSurfingThigh bitten fatal2 m [6.75'] white sharkMortel
4 March 1989Near Broome in Roebuck Bay, Western AustraliaKayakingNo injury, but the kayak was bitten by the sharkTiger shark, 3.5 mA survécu
3 January 1989Half Tide Beach, Evans Head, New South WalesSurfing with dolphinsAbdomen lacerated, surfboard holedTiger shark, 4 m [13']A survécu
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"—Mortel
7 November 1988Off North Keppel Island, off Yeppoon, QueenslandThe christie v sank on 11/6/1988, survivors were adrift on a dinghyFatal—Mortel
22 October 1988Phillip Island, VictoriaSurfingLacerations to right leg7' sharkA survécu
6 October 1988Moama Beach, South AustraliaSurfingLower right leg lacerated—A survécu
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]A survécu
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 confirmedA survécu
1988Sydney, New South WalesSurfingHand bittenWobbegong sharkA survécu
13 December 1987Shoalhaven, New South Wales—Remains recovered from 4 m, 420-kg, caught 13-dec-1987kShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
18 September 1987Merino Rocks, Adelaide, South AustraliaScuba diving for scallopsFatalWhite sharkMortel
6 May 1987New South WalesFishing3 fingers severed by metal trace as he tried to haul in a hooked shark. provoked accident—A survécu
30 March 1987Fourth Beach / Twilgth Beach, Western AustraliaSurfingCalf laceratedBronze whaler shark, 2 m to 3 mA survécu
6 January 1987Lizard Island, QueenslandSwimmingRight leg lacerated—A survécu
1 October 1986Direction Island, Cocos Islands, Western Australia—No details—A survécu
3 August 1986North Head, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesScuba divingSurvivedWobbegong sharkA survécu
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 lengthA survécu
18 May 1986North Head, Sydney Harbour, New South WalesScuba divingSurvivedWobbegong sharkA survécu
1 February 1986Jan Juc Beach, VictoriaSurfingNo injury, knocked into water & board bittenBronze whaler shark, 3.5 mA survécu
11 November 1985Gladstone, QueenslandFishingLaceration to lower left leg by hooked shark provoked incident1m sharkA survécu
3 March 1985Wiseman’s Beach, Peake Bay, Port Lincoln, South AustraliaFree diving for scallopsFatal6 m [20'] white sharkMortel
30 November 19841 km off Black's Beach, QueenslandSailing on catamaran & fell into the waterFatalTiger shark, 4 mMortel
1 March 1984Coral Bay, Western Australia—No details—A survécu
11 February 1984Derwent Island, QueenslandSpearfishingHand bitten1.5 m white-tipped reef sharkA survécu
24 December 1983Dangerous Reef, South Neptune Island, South AustraliaScuba diving for abaloneFingers bitten12' white sharkA survécu
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']Mortel
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']Mortel
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']A survécu
26 December 1982Suffolk Park, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, surfboard bittenBronze whaler, 2mA survécu
7 March 1982Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, New South WalesSurfingLegs bitten fatal—Mortel
28 February 1982South Cape Bay, TasmaniaSpearfishingFatal, body not recovered5.5 m [18''] white sharkMortel
13 December 1981Green Island, Queensland—Abdomen lacerated—A survécu
16 February 1981Leighton Beach, north of Freemantle, Western AustraliaExercising his dog in the shallowsPuncture wounds to foot1 m hammerhead sharkA survécu
7 February 1981Parker's Point, Rottnest Island, Western Australia—No details—A survécu
1981Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf-skiingNo injury, ski bittenTiger shark, 2.5 mA survécu
18 November 1980Lancelin, Western AustraliaSwimmingRight shoulder bitten, puncture wounds on chest & lacerations on his back—A survécu
Années 1970 — 60 incidents, 11 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
14 September 1979Byron Bay, New South WalesScuba divingLeg bitten"a small shark"A survécu
29 December 1978Bribie Island, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
2 September 1978Cape Pillar, Storm Bay, TasmaniaScuba diving for abaloneSeveral broken ribs15' sharkA survécu
April 1978Beechford, TasmaniaScuba divingThigh bittenSevengill shark, 2.4 mA survécu
31 August 1977Cactus Beach, near Ceduna, South AustraliaSurfingBoard rammed & bitten, left thigh laceratedWhite sharkA survécu
23 August 1977Buddina Beach, south of Noosa, QueenslandFloating on an inflatable raftFatal, left arm severed, legs bitten—Mortel
16 May 1977Southport, Queensland—Missing, believed taken by a shark—A survécu
26 April 1977Tallebudgera, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
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—A survécu
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—Mortel
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—Mortel
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'] sharkA survécu
4 February 1977Sorrento Back Beach, Victoria—Shark involvement prior to death was unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
29 December 1976Caloundra, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
26 November 1976Southport Bar, Queensland—Missing, believed taken by a shark, but not confirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
19 September 1976Point Lowly, north of Whyalla, South AustraliaSkindiving,Right leg bitten below the knee, left ankle & foot lacerated2.7 m [9'] sharkA survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
12 January 1976Harvey Bay, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
29 December 1975Glenelg, South AustraliaAttempting to drive shark away from the beachNo injury, shark charged & rammed boat several times2.4 m [8'] sharkA survécu
2 December 1975Porpoise Pool, Tweed Heads, New South WalesFilming & feeding captive sharksTooth mark in left elbow provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 10'A survécu
19 November 1975Queenscliff, Sydney, New South WalesStandingLaceration to posterior thigh5' sharkA survécu
7 November 1975Lookout Point, Queensland—Puncture wounds in hand—A survécu
12 October 1975Lennox Head, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingCracked jaw & broken tooth, shark took chunk out of surfboardBronze whalerA survécu
30 July 1975Fluted Cape, Bruny Island, TasmaniaDiving for abalone (scuba)FatalWhite sharkMortel
26 July 1975Maroochydore, QueenslandSurfingButtocks & leg bitten12' sharkA survécu
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 sharkA survécu
18 March 1975Mornington Island, Queensland—Hand bitten—A survécu
13 March 1975Southport Aquarium, QueenslandDiving & force-feeding the sharkLaceration to thigh by captive shark provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 6'A survécu
10 February 1975(Point Sinclair) Penong, South AustraliaSwimming underwater from crayfish cage to a fishing baitRight leg severed fatalWhite shark, 3 m [10']Mortel
9 February 1975Anglesea, VictoriaCrayfishingPuncture wounds to right shoulderCarpet shark, 10'A survécu
7 February 1975Currumbin Rock, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
19 January 1975Coffin Bay, South AustraliaSurfingFatal, body not recovered—Mortel
21 December 1974Glenelg, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupantWhite sharkA survécu
12 December 1974Geographe Bay, Western Australia—Survived—A survécu
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—A survécu
9 January 1974Streaky Bay, South AustraliaDiving for abaloneFatal, right leg severedWhite sharkMortel
Summer 1974Emu Channel, Western AustraliaSpearfishing8 to 10 puncture marks around kneeBronze whaler shark, 4'A survécu
25 November 1973Swan River, Western Australia—Survived—A survécu
3 November 1973Gin Arm Creek, Queensland—Knee lacerated—A survécu
27 August 1973Palm Cove Beach, Queensland—Aucun détail enregistré—A survécu
25 August 1973Point Lookout, Stradbroke Island, QueenslandSurfingRight foot severed12' sharkA survécu
26 March 1973Palm Island, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
21 December 1972Currumbin Rock, Queensland—Hand bitten—A survécu
8 December 1972Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—A survécu
21 October 1972Stevens Reef, 70 miles from Mackay, QueenslandSpearfishingRight arm bitten—A survécu
21 October 1972Tabourie Beach, New South WalesSurfingLacerations to thigh & buttocksBronze whaler shark, 10'A survécu
8 August 1972Tasman Island, TasmaniaDiving for abaloneLeft foot bittenWhite shark, 10'A survécu
26 June 1972Pancake Creek, Queensland—Fatal—Mortel
26 June 1972Pancake Creek, Queensland—Fatal—Mortel
1 April 1972Wellington Point, Queensland—Left leg bitten—A survécu
20 February 1972Wilson's Promontory, Waratah Bay, VictoriaSurfingLaceration above knee7' sharkA survécu
12 February 1972Elliot's Cove, Tasmania—Survived—A survécu
23 December 1971Smokey Cape, New South Wales—Survived—A survécu
5 December 1971Gladstone, Queensland—Fatal—Mortel
27 October 1971Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—A survécu
5 September 1971Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingFatal. shark bite was minor injury, but he suffered a heart attack afterwards and died 6 hours later—Mortel
21 August 1971Manly Marineland, Sydney, New South WalesScuba diving & feeding fishEight puncture wounds to right leg by captive shark provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 11'A survécu
2 January 1971TasmaniaSwimmingTorso lacerated—A survécu
1971Southport, South AustraliaSurfingSevere lacerations to thighWhite sharkA survécu
2 September 1970Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—A survécu
Années 1960 — 135 incidents, 12 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
30 November 1969Swan River, 13 miles upstream, Western AustraliaSwimmingLeft thigh lacerated—A survécu
5 November 1969Marineland, Sydney, New South Wales—Provoked incident—A survécu
14 May 1969Broomfield Reef, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
22 April 1969Kingscliffe Beach, south of Tweed Heads, New South WalesNetting pilchardsNo injuryConsidered a "Doubtful" incidentA survécu
25 March 1969Newcastle, New South Wales—Foot lacerated. recorded as provoked incidentMako sharkA survécu
17 February 1969Taroona, TasmaniaFishingLacerations to hand from hooked shark provoked incident7-gill sharkA survécu
February 1969Cooktown, QueenslandHard hat divingNo detailsQuestionable incidentA survécu
27 January 1969Beecroft Head, New South WalesFreedivingAbrasions and lacerations to lower right leg—A survécu
January 1969Port MacDonnel, Victoria—Minor injuryCarpet sharkA survécu
26 December 1968Marineland Aquarium, Manley, Sydney, New South WalesFeeding mullet to sharksLaceration to finger by a captive shark provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 10'A survécu
9 December 1968Thistle Island, South Australia—SurvivedWhite sharkA survécu
2 November 1968Western Australia—Abrasion on shoulder recorded as provoked incident—A survécu
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']A survécu
7 April 1968Stockton Bight, New South Wales—Foot lacerated recorded as provoked incident"Blue whaler" (Galeolamna)A survécu
20 February 1968Swan River, Western AustraliaSwimmingThigh lacerated—A survécu
4 February 1968Cape Jervis, South AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, speargun bittenBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10']A survécu
2 February 1968Brunswick Heads, New South Wales—Survived—A survécu
17 December 1967Cheviot Beach, Portsea, Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaSwimmingFatal, presumed taken by a shark, body not recovered—Mortel
30 November 1967Wollongong, New South WalesFreedivingRecorded as provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkA survécu
30 November 1967Surfer's Paradise, Queensland—Arm laceratedGrey nurse sharkA survécu
19 August 1967Jurien Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, dived to pick up a float lineFatal, "bitten in two"White sharkMortel
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 confirmedA survécu
30 May 1967Outer Harbor, South Australia—Thigh abraded & lacerated recorded as provoked incidentBronze whaler sharkA survécu
9 May 1967AquariumFeeding a sharkRecorded as provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkA survécu
12 March 1967Geelong, VictoriaSpearfishingSpeared shark lacerated his arm provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkA survécu
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 confirmedMortel
6 January 1967Goolwa, VictoriaSplashingFoot bitten when he kicked shark provoked incident"sand shark"A survécu
31 December 1966Piccaninny Point, 10 miles from Bicheno, TasmaniaFishing6" laceration to left forearm2.1 m [7'] sharkA survécu
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']A survécu
27 December 1966Trial Bay, New South WalesSpearfishingRight hand laceratedGrey nurse shark, 1.5 m [5']A survécu
26 December 1966Coogee, New South WalesSpearfishingRight leg bitten1.8 m [6'] sharkA survécu
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 speargunA survécu
18 September 1966Little Beach Reef, Bremer Bay, Western AustraliaSpearfishingThe 2.9 m [9.5'] shark never made contact with him. no attack, no injury.InvalidA survécu
13 September 1966Albany, Western AustraliaSpearfishingInvolved a speared shark but no other details provoked incident—A survécu
10 September 1966Roe Reef off Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injuryMako shark, 1.9 m [6.5']A survécu
28 August 1966Darwin Harbour, Northern Territory—No injury to occupant. shark struck vessel, jamming centreboard—A survécu
20 May 1966Jervis Bay, New South WalesSinking of the dredge world atlasFatal—Mortel
20 May 1966Bellingen, New South WalesFishingFoot bitten1.8 m [6'] sharkA survécu
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.Mortel
April 1966Botany Bay, Sydney, New South WalesOverturned skiffSurvived—A survécu
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']A survécu
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 injuredA survécu
15 January 1966Bellambi, New South WalesSpearfishingButtocks bittenWobbegong shark, 5'A survécu
10 January 1966Woodman Point, Western AustraliaJumped into the waterLower leg nipped, arm bruised when he landed in boat76 cm [2.5'] carpet sharkA survécu
28 December 1965Bathurst Reef, Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishing, but standing in knee-deep waterThigh & swim fin bitten1.8 m [6'] carpet sharkA survécu
10 December 1965Cape Jervis, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark gouged planks of boat15' sharkA survécu
21 November 1965Near Brisbane, QueenslandFishing from 34' boat when pulled overboard by hooked sharkFatal provoked incident4.6 m [15'] sharkMortel
3 November 1965Oak Beach, QueenslandSurfingPuncture wounds to right thighGrey nurse shark, 2.4 m [8']A survécu
10 January 1965East of Station Pier, Port Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingThigh gashed1.5 m [5'] sharkA survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
29 November 1964Lady Julia Percy Island, VictoriaFree diving with sealsLeft leg severedWhite shark, 2.4 m [8']A survécu
18 November 1964Fingal Beach, near Tweed Heads, QueenslandSwimming out to rescue swimmers in difficultyFatal—Mortel
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-lbA survécu
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']A survécu
28 March 1964Surfers Paradise Beach near Victor Harbour, South AustraliaSurfingLeft thigh lacerated1.8 m [6'] sharkA survécu
2 February 1964Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingBody not recovered / may have drowned prior to shark involvementShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
18 January 1964Hamelin Bay, Western AustraliaFreedivingArm laceratedWobbegongA survécu
1 January 1964Metro coast, Western Australia—Aucun détail enregistré—A survécu
26 December 1963Figtree Ledge, Hervey Bay, QueenslandSitting on gunwale of boatNo injury, shark's tail struck his armpit4.3 m [14'], 1000-lb sharkA survécu
21 December 1963Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, New South WalesFishing7 puncture wounds in right forearm from hooked shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 3'A survécu
8 December 196355 miles south of Adelaide, South AustraliaSpearfishingTorso & hand laceratedWhite sharkA survécu
14 November 1963Mermaid Beach, QueenslandCatching sharks under government contractNo injury to occupant, netted shark rammed & bit boat provoked incidentWhite shark, 15'2"A survécu
13 September 1963Wanda Beach, New South WalesSurfingA "dead" shark grabbed by the tail bit his right torso provoked incident1.5 m [5'] sharkA survécu
22 April 1963Clarence Head, New South WalesFishingFoot lacerated by netted shark provoked incidentGrey nurse sharkA survécu
13 April 1963Yallingup, Western AustraliaSurfing on "chest board" (boogie board?)Arm bitten1.8 m to 2.4 m [6' to 8'] sharkA survécu
24 February 1963Wombarra Beach near Austinmeer, New South WalesSpearfishingLeft leg laceratedBronze whaler shark, 3 m [10']A survécu
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 EdwardsMortel
26 January 1963Evans Head, New South WalesSwimming9' shark in area when he disappeared, body not recoveredShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
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-lbA survécu
No date, Before 1963Torres StraitDiving for trochusCalf removed0.9 m [3'] sharkA survécu
9 December 1962Carrickalinga Head, South AustraliaSpearfishingFatal, right leg bitten thigh to calfWhite shark, 4.3 m [14'] (or bronze whaler)Mortel
29 November 1962Sydney, New South WalesSpearfishing, scuba divingNo injury, shark bit spear & dragged diver 90'3 m [10'] sharkA survécu
25 November 1962Townsville, Queensland—Skeletonized, except for head & feet. possible drowning / scavengingShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
10 November 1962Off Kisma, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants. shark rammed boat as they were pulling in a flathead3 m [10'] blue whalerA survécu
14 October 1962Port Phillip Bay, South AustraliaAdrift after wave swamped engineNo injury to occupant, shark "nibbled" at boatGrey nurse sharkA survécu
7 June 1962Emu Point, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark grabbed anchor rope, pulling bow of boat downward & then bit bow of boat—A survécu
20 April 1962Nobbys Beach, QueenslandFishingNo injury to occupants, hooked shark cracked hull provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 3.7 m [12']A survécu
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']A survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
4 February 1962Greenmount Beach, QueenslandSwimmingShin bitten60 cm sharkA survécu
21 January 1962Cronulla, New South WalesSpearfishingSuffered from shock & immersion after being dragged underwater by speared shark provoked incidentBronze whaler shark, 3m [10']A survécu
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']A survécu
14 January 1962Lennox Head, Ballina, New South WalesSurfingDorsum of foot lacerated & toe severedBronze whaler shark, 2.1 m [7'] sharkA survécu
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']A survécu
10 January 1962Ceduna, South AustraliaFishing for sharksNo injury to fisherman alf dean & other occupants; shark bit stern of boatWhite sharkA survécu
8 January 1962Lake Illawarra, New South WalesSwimmingRemains recovered from 10' shark, but shark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
7 January 1962Dicky Beach, QueenslandRowingNo injury to occupants, shark bit 3" piece from oar after they accidentally struck the shark provoked incident—A survécu
7 January 1962Sydney, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, shark bumped board flipping him into the water—A survécu
2 January 1962Seaspray, near Sale, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, hooked shark dragged boat 2 miles provoked incident2.7 m [9'] sharkA survécu
Ca. 1962Dangerous Reef, South AustraliaDivingRight leg bitten—A survécu
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'] sharkMortel
28 December 1961Lambert’s Beach, Mackay, QueenslandStandingHand bitten, surgically amputated3 m [10'] sharkA survécu
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']A survécu
19 December 1961Cowell, South AustraliaFishing, hauling in a 5-lb snapperNo injury to occupant; shark leapt into boat2.7 m [9'] sharkA survécu
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 gutMortel
13 December 1961Horn Island, near Thursday Island, Torres StraitSwimming with other crew near wharfRight thigh and leg lacerated1.8 m [6'] sharkA survécu
6 September 1961Broome, Western AustraliaAttaching a line at seaShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
7 July 1961Cape Moreton, QueenslandShark fishingNo injury to occupant, hooked shark bit boat's rudder provoked incidentWhite shark, 5.2 m [17'], 2500-lbA survécu
7 May 1961Quinn’s Rocks, south of Yanchep, Western AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, speared shark hit speargun provoked incident—A survécu
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"]A survécu
16 April 1961Otford, New South WalesSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his foot provoked incidentWobbegong shark, O. barbatus, 1.8 m [6'], identified by G.P. WhitleyA survécu
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']A survécu
3 April 1961Flinders Island, VictoriaSpearfishingNo injury, right sleeve of wetsuit ripped, weight on belt gashedGrey nurse shark, 2,7 m [9'], 200-lbA survécu
April 1961Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his arm & seat of pants of diving suit provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 1.4 m [4.6']A survécu
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 ButteryA survécu
18 March 1961Lady Beach at Warrnambool, VictoriaSwimmingAbdomen & arm bitten. shark, holding him by the arm, leapt 4' to 5' above the surface3 m [10'] sharkA survécu
14 March 1961Shark Bay, Western AustraliaFishing from dinghyHooked shark hauled on board bit her foot provoked incident—A survécu
12 March 1961Aldinga Beach, South AustraliaSpearfishingLeft leg bitten & left forearm laceratedWhite shark, 3.7 m [12']A survécu
17 February 1961Mount Martha Beach, VictoriaStandingAnkle bitten by small “gummy” shark, minor injury2' "banjo shark"A survécu
1 February 1961Carnac Island, Western AustraliaCollecting crayfishNo injuryGrey nurse shark, 2.7 m [9']A survécu
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']A survécu
6 January 1961Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingFinger bitten by hooked shark provoked incidentHammerhead shark, 1.8 m [6']A survécu
2 January 1961Off Tasman Island, TasmaniaOcean racingNo injury to occupants, shark struck boat—A survécu
1961South coast, New South WalesFishing for mackerelNo injury to occupant, shark took hooked fish then bit stern of boat—A survécu
27 December 1960Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales—Shark brushed past, minor injuries if any3 m [10'] sharkA survécu
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, 1mA survécu
1 December 1960Colledge's Crossing, Brisbane River, QueenslandFishingBitten & survivedBull shark, 1mA survécu
27 November 1960Black’s Beach, 9 miles north of Mackay, QueenslandSwimmingRight shoulder lacerated3' sharkA survécu
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—A survécu
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']A survécu
1 October 1960North Head, New South WalesFishingSwept off rocks & presumed to have drowned, shark seen in areaShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
18 September 1960Frenchman Bay, Western Australia—No injury to occupants, toothmarks on bottom & side of dinghy3.7 m [12'] sharkA survécu
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-lbA survécu
12 April 1960Horseshoe Bay, near Kempsey, New South WalesSurfingRight arm & side bruisedWhite shark, 3.7 m [12']A survécu
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']A survécu
3 April 1960Canadian Bay near Mount Eliza, 30 miles from Melbourne, VictoriaSpearfishingMinor cuts & bruises on face & neck1.5 m [5'] sharkA survécu
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 descriptionA survécu
1 April 1960Hog Bay, South AustraliaShark fishingHooked shark bit stern provoked incidentWhite sharkA survécu
29 February 1960Ralph Bay, TasmaniaWading, fishing for flounderNo injury, robertson knocked over & hasler brushed by a sharkTwo 2.1 m [7'] sharksA survécu
10 February 1960Near Bondi Beach, New South WalesShark fishingNo injury to occupants. hooked shark rammed boat provoked incidentTiger shark, 14'A survécu
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"]A survécu
21 January 1960Millicent, South Australia—No injury to occupants, shark lifted boatBlue pointerA survécu
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 sharkMortel
13 January 1960Geraldton, Western AustraliaFishing, lifting shark out of craypotUpper leg bitten provoked incidentWobbegong sharkA survécu
7 January 1960Eaglehawk Neck, TasmaniaSetting crayfish potsNo injury to occupant, shark rammed boat4.9 m [16'] sharkA survécu
Années 1950 — 96 incidents, 16 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
29 December 1959Scotts Point Beach, QueenslandPaddlingNo injury to occupants3.7 m [12'] tiger sharkA survécu
28 December 1959Leichardt, Sydney, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants2.4 m [8'] sharkA survécu
19 December 1959Off Wynnum in Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, QueenslandDived from dinghy to retrieve oar in heavy seasFatal—Mortel
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'] sharkA survécu
7 December 1959Laura Bay, South AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury, shark made threat display, one diver shot shark in jaw, then they killed shark with knivesInvalidA survécu
29 November 1959Fairhaven Beach, Lorne, VictoriaBody surfingThighs bitten, right hand lacerated3.5 m [11.5'] sharkA survécu
28 November 1959North Burleigh, near Brisbane, QueenslandStanding in chest-deep waterRight foot lacerated"a small shark"A survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
12 November 1959Near Port Vincent, South AustraliaShark fishingNo injury to occupant, hull bitten provoked incident6 m [20'] sharkA survécu
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']A survécu
30 August 1959TasmaniaSwimmingNo injuryInvalidA survécu
27 April 1959Maroubra Bay, New South WalesSpearfishingThigh laceratedQuestionable incidentA survécu
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']A survécu
5 April 1959Thirroul, New South WalesSpearfishingSwim fin bitten—A survécu
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 photographA survécu
31 January 1959South Perth, Western AustraliaWorking prawn netShark’s tail grazed his shinGrey nurse shark, 1.8 m [6']A survécu
25 January 1959Whale Bay, King Island, Bass Strait, TasmaniaSwimming with motor tubeThigh bitten—A survécu
17 January 1959Safety Cove, TasmaniaIn deep water about 100 yards from his shipFatalSaid to involve 2 sharks: 5.2 m & 6 m [17' & 20']Mortel
17 January 1959Alexandra Headland near Mooloolaba, QueenslandSurfing, but treading waterRight foot & toe bitten1.8 m [6'] sharkA survécu
January 1959Badger Head, TasmaniaSpearfishing / free divingAbrasion1.5 m [5'] sharkA survécu
23 November 1958Surfer's Paradise, QueenslandSwimmingFatal12' sharkMortel
15 June 1958Green Island, QueenslandSwimmingInjuries caused by coral, not the sharkInvalidA survécu
19 February 1958New South WalesSpearfishingDisappeared while diving, speargun recovered, 2 large sharks in vicinity.Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
27 January 19585 miles south of Sussex Inlet at mouth of Berara Lake, New South WalesSpearfishing / swimming on surfaceRight leg lacerated—A survécu
19 January 1958Brunswick Heads, New South WalesBody surfingLaceration to left ankle, heel and little toe6' sharkA survécu
31 December 1957Port Hughes, 100 miles from Adelaide in Spencer Gulf, South AustraliaSpearfishingNo injury. shark grabbed fish attached to his belt & towed him seaward.—A survécu
4 November 1957Off Scotts, New South WalesFishingNo injury, shark's teeth embedded in boat—A survécu
9 July 1957Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochusRight hand and arm bitten9' sharkA survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
23 April 1957Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingMinor injuriesWobbegong shark?A survécu
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.A survécu
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.—A survécu
15 August 1956Near Southport, QueenslandDivingLaceration to arm when his dive buddy grabbed the shark provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 4'A survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
May 1956Torres StraitDiving"badly bitten by shark"—A survécu
11 March 1956Cronulla, near Sydney, New South WalesBathingRight thigh gashed, swim fin torn—A survécu
4 March 1956Portsea Beach, near entrance to Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaSwimming, attacked at surf carnivalFatal3.7 m [12'] shark & may have been another shark nearbyMortel
March 1956Fremantle, Western AustraliaAttempting to set underwater endurance recordNo injury to diver, but shark bit hole in his wetsuit—A survécu
26 February 1956Pioneer River near Mackay, QueenslandDiving into waterFatal, large amount of tissue removed from leg, artery severed1.8 m [6'] sharkMortel
10 February 1956Cowes, VictoriaSwimmingPunctures to calves—A survécu
16 January 1956Palm Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochusLacerations to thighs—A survécu
5 January 1956North Bondi, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, shark bumped his 17' ski5' to 6' sharkA survécu
31 December 1955TasmaniaOcean racingNo injury to occupants, shark gouged hull—A survécu
16 October 1955Tully, North Queensland, QueenslandSpearfishing & lassoed sharkLassoed shark bit his hand provoked incident6' sharkA survécu
August 1955Port Augusta, South AustraliaFishingWhelan's head was injured when he fell to the deck as shark rammed boatTooth fragments recovered from hullA survécu
9 March 1955Wamberal, New South WalesBody surfingFatal—Mortel
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—A survécu
5 February 1955Sugarloaf Bay, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, legs bitten3.6 m white shark (or bronze whaler)Mortel
1 February 1955Parramatta River, New South WalesRowingNo injury to occupants; shark grabbed oar, vaulted over scull—A survécu
February 1955Coff’s Harbor, New South WalesRowing toward snapper groundsNo injury to occupants, 6 sharks charged boat4 m [13'] shark x 6A survécu
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']Mortel
11 December 1954Point Lonsdale, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
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' sharkMortel
27 June 1954Fitzroy Island, QueenslandPearl diving from lugger whyallaShark bit right arm & shoulder, then aken says, he "knocked out" the shark2.4 m [8'] sharkA survécu
27 February 1954The Entrance, near Gosford, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right thigh bitten—Mortel
30 January 1954Avoca Beach, New South WalesSwimmingAbrasions to arm—A survécu
22 January 1954Naghir Island, Torres StraitSpearfishingSevere laceration to arm—A survécu
13 December 1953Palm Beach, QueenslandSwimming or wading out to warn bathers that a shark had been seenBruised shoulder chest & foot—A survécu
December 1953Maroubra Beach, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, shark charged surfski3.7 [12'] sharkA survécu
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—A survécu
June 1953QueenslandLanding hooked shark in boatRight forearm & hand bitten provoked incident2 m [6'9"] sharkA survécu
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—A survécu
19 March 1953Schnapper Rock, Kirton Point, South AustraliaSpearfishingAbrasion8' sharkA survécu
March 1953Long Reef, Collaroy, New South WalesSpearfishingArm lacerated—A survécu
15 February 1953Cave at Shell Harbour, New South WalesSpearfishingShark tore off face mask, diver’s face, nose & chin laceratedWobbegong sharkA survécu
February 1953—SpearfishingFoot bittenWobbegong sharkA survécu
20 January 1953Largs Bay, South AustraliaFishingFinger bitten by hooked shark provoked incident—A survécu
8 January 1953Wynyard, TasmaniaFishingNo injury to occupant, shark charged boat10' to 12' sharkA survécu
1953—SpearfishingKneecap bittenWobbegong sharkA survécu
24 December 1952Portsea Beach, near Melbourne, VictoriaLying prone on surfboardNo injury, board bumped by shark—A survécu
21 December 1952Cape Douglas, South AustraliaFishing, setting netsBitten on thigh and buttocks2.4 m [8'] sharkA survécu
7 May 1952Boyup Brook, Western AustraliaFishing, standing in water washing fishLacerations to 2 fingers & knuckles abradedCarpet shark, 5'A survécu
6 April 1952Streaky Bay, South AustraliaFishing for white sharksNo injury to fisherman alf dean & other occupants;White shark, 15'3", 2,333-lbA survécu
7 January 1952Evans Head, New South WalesSurfingBitten on left calf and ankle8' sharkA survécu
16 December 1951North Bondi, New South WalesSpearfishingSpeared shark lacerated left leg above ankle provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 1.8 m [6']A survécu
6 December 1951Merewether Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesTreading waterFatal2.4 m [8'] sharkMortel
22 October 1951Ocean baths, Kissing Point Beach, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, leg severed, shark dragged him through hole in protective net—Mortel
2 September 1951Fitzroy River near Rockhampton, QueenslandBody found on deserted luxury yacht, 38’ christineFatal, abdominal wounds & right leg severed at the hip—Mortel
26 March 1951Avalon, New South WalesFell off surf skiMinor laceration to chest when he grabbed the shark by its tail provoked incidentWobbegong shark, 4'A survécu
24 March 1951Sydney, New South WalesFishing, casting in the surfSevere lacerations of chest & thigh5.5 m [18'] sharkA survécu
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—A survécu
1 February 1951Bondi Beach, New South WalesSwimmingLeg bitten1.2 m [4'] sharkA survécu
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 confirmedA survécu
31 December 1950Kirra, QueenslandPaddling a surfboatNo injury, shark bit oarNurse shark, 10'A survécu
19 December 1950Jervis Bay, New South WalesSwimmingLegs nippedWobbegong shark, 6'A survécu
16 December 1950Palm Beach North, 5 miles north of Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, QueenslandTreading waterFatal, lower abdomen severely bitten & his left leg was severed—Mortel
29 November 1950Goulburn Island, Northern TerritoryDivingMinor injury to hand and groin from shark "caught on his fishing spear" provoked incident2' sharkA survécu
25 November 1950Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, QueenslandBody surfingPart of buttocks & fingers severedWhite shark, 3m, seen in area and hooked 3 days laterA survécu
12 November 1950Yeppoon, QueenslandPaddling a canoeNo injury to occupants, shark holed canoet10' sharkA survécu
4 October 1950Peterson's Beach, Sarina, QueenslandFishingLacerations to right thumb and knee4' sharkA survécu
27 July 1950Streaky Bay, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants17' white sharkA survécu
9 April 1950Cooper's Point, QueenslandSea disaster, sinking of the fishing launch mavisFatal—Mortel
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 suicideInvalidA survécu
18 February 1950Cottesloe, Perth, Western AustraliaSpearfishingMinor injury to legsmall carpet sharkA survécu
12 January 1950South Werribee Beach, VictoriaSwimming3 lacerations to heel—A survécu
1950Triabunna, TasmaniaSitting on side of dinghy mending a netNo injury to occupant, shark bit side of dinghyWhite shark, 3.6 m, 420 kg maleA survécu
Années 1940 — 74 incidents, 20 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
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']A survécu
20 November 1949Kurnell, Botany Bay, New South WalesFree diving or wading back to shoreLeft arm bitten6' sharkA survécu
12 November 1949Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaNo detailsFatal or drowning or scavengingShark involvement prior to death not confirmedMortel
28 August 1949Yorkey’s Knob Beach near Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingAbdomen & chest abraded—A survécu
28 August 1949Yorkey’s Knob Beach near Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, right leg, thigh & fingers lacerated—Mortel
16 August 1949Flinders Island, TasmaniaSwimming near shoreHip lacerated—A survécu
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. WhitleyA survécu
13 May 1949Nelson's Bay, New South WalesExamining netted shark, that had been shotLacerations to right hand provoked incident—A survécu
18 April 1949Nerang River, Southpot, QueenslandFishingToe bitten by netted shark provoked incident3' sharkA survécu
17 April 1949Ellis Beach, 20 miles from Cairns, QueenslandBathing in water 0.9 m deepFatal, left leg severed3.3 m [10'9"] sharkMortel
March 194918 miles south of Port Augusta, South Australia—Aucun détail enregistré—A survécu
23 January 1949Bar Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesLifesaving exhibitionFatalWhite shark, 3.6 m [11'9"]Mortel
14 January 1949Off North Bondi, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, chased by 3 sharksInvalidA survécu
13 January 1949Mona Vale, near Sydney, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, shark bumped ski—A survécu
5 January 1949Leighton Beach, North Fremantle, Western Australia—Human hand recovered from 2.4 m [8'] tiger sharkShark involvement prior to death not confirmedA survécu
27 December 1948Lancelin Island, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal, disappeared while swimmingHis hand was found in a 2.4 m [8'] tiger shark caught 1/5/1949Mortel
26 December 1948King’s Beach, Caloundra, QueenslandTreading water, waiting for a waveFatal, left hand severed, left leg arm bitten, tissue removed hip to knee—Mortel
10 December 1948Rib Reef off Townsville, QueenslandFishingHand injured—A survécu
18 November 1948Saibai Island, 80 miles north of Cape York, Torres StraitPearl divingLeg bitten—A survécu
12 February 1948Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right thigh & leg bitten3.7 m [12'] sharkMortel
25 January 1948Mona Vale, near Sydney, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, ski bitten6' sharkA survécu
21 December 1947Watson Taylor's Lake, 25 miles south of Port Macquarie, New South WalesFishingLeg gashedGrey nurse sharkA survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
14 November 1947Knobby's Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesFishing from surf skiNo injury, ski bumped—A survécu
14 November 1947Knobby's Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesFishing from surf skiNo injury, ski bumped—A survécu
8 November 1947Maria River, Port Macquarie, 12 miles from river mouth, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, leg severed at knee—Mortel
8 November 1947Maria River, Port Macquarie, 12 miles from river mouth, New South WalesSwimmingThighs & knee lacerated—A survécu
November 1947Moreton Bay, Queensland—Fatal—Mortel
28 October 1947Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern TerritoryFishing in waist-deep waterKneecap removed—A survécu
24 July 1947Darwin Harbour, Northern TerritoryDivingSuit rippedMost likely, a small sharkA survécu
16 June 1947Coogee, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bumped & lifted dinghyTiger shark, 14'A survécu
6 April 1947Palm Beach, New South WalesSurfingNo injury, board scraped by shark—A survécu
23 February 1947Palm Beach, QueenslandFishingNo injury, shark holed boat—A survécu
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"] sharkA survécu
28 December 1946Glenelg, South AustraliaSwimming near jetty with 2' piece of woodForearm & fingers lacerated, teethmarks on wood—A survécu
24 December 1946Auckland Creek, Gladstone, Queensland—Shark jumped into cockpit7' sharkA survécu
20 November 194640 miles off Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl diving from luggerFatal, right arm severed—Mortel
14 October 1946Mark’s Point, Swan Bay, Lake Macquarie, New South WalesSwimmingLeft leg lacerated—A survécu
18 August 1946Ellis Beach, 20 miles from Cairns, QueenslandSwimming after a tennis ballFatal, body not recovered4.3 m [14'] sharkMortel
19 April 1946Trinity Beach, Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
April 1946Port Newby, South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark charged boat, tore off rudder & tossed it air, then swam off with it6 m [20'] sharkA survécu
20 March 1946Grange, South AustraliaFishingNo injury; shark rammed boat, catapulting leverenz in the sea & damaging boat—A survécu
10 February 1946City Beach, Perth, Western AustraliaStandingLeg bitten, surgically amputatedWhite shark, 4.2 m [13'9"]A survécu
17 January 1946Townsville, Queensland—Ankle bittensmall sharkA survécu
5 January 1946Oatley Bay near Como, George’s River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left leg severed, right leg injured—Mortel
15 June 1945Trinity Beach, Cairns, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
1 November 1944Maroochydore Beach, QueenslandSwimmingProbable drowning & scavenging—A survécu
23 October 1944Tewantin, QueenslandFishingNo injury to occupants; shark bit dinghy leaving tooth fragments in its woodwork—A survécu
16 January 1944Cottesloe, Perth, Western AustraliaFishingNo injury, shark took day's catch & struck boat14' sharkA survécu
14 January 1944First Beach, Forster, New South WalesSurfingBoth legs bitten, one surgically amputated—A survécu
16 June 1943Triabunna, TasmaniaFishing for codNo injury to occupant, shark grabbed rudder and dragged the dinghy stern-firstWhite shark, 3.9 m, 550 kg, maleA survécu
14 May 1943Off Brisbane, QueenslandHospital ship centaur torpedoed & sunk by the japanese submarine i-177Fatal—Mortel
26 December 1942Bantry Bay, near Ironstone Point, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesDog paddling or standingFatal, legs bittenBull sharkMortel
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']A survécu
9 May 1942Great Barrier Reef, off Cairns, QueenslandDiving from luggerHands, arms & knee lacerated—A survécu
4 March 1942George’s River, New South Wales—Cause of death was drowning, shark bites were post mortemInvalidA survécu
18 January 1942Fairy Bower, New South Wales—Paddle of surf ski bitten by shark—A survécu
4 January 1942Egg Rock, Middle Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, bitten in twoBull shark, 4 m [13']Mortel
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'] sharkA survécu
Winter 1942Off Big Friar Island, TasmaniaFishing for perchNo injury to occupants, rudder damaged by shark—A survécu
3 December 1941Carnarvon, Western AustraliaSwimmingRight ankle bitten—A survécu
19 November 1941Shark Bay, Western AustraliaGerman raider kormoran was sunk in an engagement with hmas sydneyLeg bitten—A survécu
5 August 1941Parramata River, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
13 February 1941Wollongong, New South WalesFishingHand lacerated by hooked shark provoked incident—A survécu
28 December 1940Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesStanding on sandbankFatal, injuries to lower back—Mortel
19 December 1940Double Island Beach, QueenslandFishingMinor injury to leg—A survécu
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—A survécu
20 March 1940Gerringong, New South WalesFree diving for lobsterMinor injuries to footWobbegong sharkA survécu
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—A survécu
4 February 1940North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South WalesWadingFatal, injuries to both arms—Mortel
29 January 1940Brisbane River, QueenslandDived into the waterShoulder nipped"a small shark"A survécu
23 January 1940North Brighton, Botany Bay, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left leg severed3 m [10'] sharkMortel
15 January 1940Surfers Paradise, near Southport, QueenslandSwimmingChest lacerated—A survécu
1 January 1940Malagil, Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trochusThigh lacerated—A survécu
Années 1930 — 132 incidents, 35 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
28 December 1939Cabramatta Creek, George’s River, New South WalesSwimmingAbrasion above kneeQuestionable incident, said to involve a 6' sharkA survécu
14 December 1939Rubbish Dump Creek, Mackay, QueenslandSwimmingFatal, left foot & right leg bitten, later surgically amputated2.6 m [8.5'] shark landed 2 hours laterMortel
23 November 1939Wollongong, New South Wales—No injuryBlue pointer, 16'A survécu
11 November 1939Maroubra, New South Wales—Boat bitten by gaffed shark provoked incidentwhaler sharkA survécu
9 November 1939Wollongong, New South Wales—No details—A survécu
6 November 1939Wollongong, New South Wales—No details—A survécu
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 woundsA survécu
27 September 1939Near Mabuiag Island, Torres StraitPearl divingLeg severely bitten, surgically amputatedTiger sharkA survécu
12 January 1939Clarence River, New South WalesScooping prawnsNo injury7' sharkA survécu
27 December 1938North Beach, Belligen River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, thought to have been taken by a shark—Mortel
5 October 1938Between Wynnum & St. Helena Island, QueenslandFishingLaceration to left foot & ankle by netted shark provoked incidentTiger shark, 6'A survécu
12 July 1938Off Bathurst Island, Torres StraitHardhat diving from japanese pearling lugger, reiyo maruFatal, dragged out of diving helmet—Mortel
8 June 1938Manly, New South WalesHardhat divingNo injury, the shark knocked him off his feet6' sharkA survécu
8 March 1938Liverpool River, Northern TerritoryCanoe capsized by sharkLeg severed, but survived—A survécu
21 January 1938Tweed Heads, New South WalesFishingThumb bitten by landed shark provoked incidentTiger shark, 3'A survécu
14 January 1938Lady Martin’s Beach, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesDiving off jettySuperficial lacerations on feet & toesQuestionable incidentA survécu
2 January 1938Cronulla, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, ski bumped & he was thrown in the water. ski had indentations—A survécu
1938Torres StraitDivingLeg severed above knee—A survécu
11 November 1937Ota Reef, Torres StraitDiving for trochusFatal12' sharkMortel
27 October 1937Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, QueenslandSwimmingFatalTiger sharkMortel
27 October 1937Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, QueenslandSwimmingFatalTiger shark, 3.6 m [11'9"], 850-kg [1874-lb] female, contained Girvan's remainsMortel
24 October 1937Byron Bay, New South WalesSwimming near jettyTooth imprints on torso2.4 m [8'] sharkA survécu
24 October 1937Byron Bay, New South WalesSurf skiingNo injury, repulsed shark2.6 m [8.5'] sharkA survécu
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'A survécu
16 July 1937Elcho Island, Northern TerritoryPearl divingFatal—Mortel
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']A survécu
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 siteMortel
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 confirmedA survécu
9 March 1937Port Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
13 February 1937Bar Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, buttocks, ankle & right elbow bittenWhite sharkMortel
11 February 1937Kempsey, New South WalesSwimming ashore after launch capsizedFoot bitten—A survécu
4 February 1937Botany Bay, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, launch holed—A survécu
3 February 1937Moreton Island, QueenslandFishingLeft shoulder bitten by netted shark provoked incident3' "blue nosed" sharkA survécu
27 January 1937Lake Conjola, near Milton, New South WalesHolding shark's tailBitten on forearm provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 8'A survécu
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 confirmedA survécu
1937Torres Strait—Survived—A survécu
19 December 1936Brisbane River, QueenslandScullingNo injury to occupant. shark damaged scull, tooth fragments recovered3 m [10'] sharkA survécu
15 December 1936Newcastle Harbor, New South WalesFishing for the shark that killed george lundbergHooked shark bit rudder provoked incident—A survécu
12 December 1936Throsby Creek, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, leg severed at knee—Mortel
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 sharkMortel
27 November 1936Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitSpearfishingSpeared shark bit his hand provoked incident0.9 m [3'] sharkA survécu
24 August 1936Near Mabuiag Island, Torres StraitTrochus diving, but floating on surfaceFlexed right leg bittenLarge tiger shark seen in the vicinity the following morningA survécu
4 August 1936Bathurst Island, Torres StraitPearl divingTorso bitten—A survécu
7 July 1936Off Nepean Island, Torres StraitDivingSurvived? admitted to thursday island hospital—A survécu
26 June 1936Nepean Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochus , but swimming on surfaceFatalTiger shark, 2.4 m [8']Mortel
22 April 1936Arlington Reef near Cairns, QueenslandDiving for trochusArm & back bitten, heel laceratedTiger shark, 4.6 m [15']A survécu
19 March 1936Near Forbes Island, Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trochusRight forearm lacerated—A survécu
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—A survécu
4 March 1936Between Cape Hotham & Darwin (50 miles from Darwin), Northern TerritoryRowingNo injury to occupants, shark almost wrenched oar from aborigine—A survécu
23 February 1936Angourie, near Yamba, New South WalesTouching the mouth of a supposedly dead sharkFinger bitten provoked incident—A survécu
20 February 1936Brisbane River, QueenslandScullingNo injury, scull sank10' sharkA survécu
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 sharkMortel
22 January 1936West Beach, near Adelaide, South AustraliaSwimming. passer-by, len bedford, heard him shriek , saw shark leap from the water & swimmer disappearedFatalWhite sharkMortel
5 January 1936Main Beach, Southport, QueenslandSurfingDisappeared & his torn clothing washed ashoreShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
January 1936North Bondi, New South WalesPaddleskiingHe tried to hit shark with paddle, shark bumped ski provoked incident2.3 m [7'] sharkA survécu
1936Arlington Reef near Cairns, QueenslandDivingArm severed—A survécu
1936Port Phillip Bay, Port Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
Before 1936—Net-fishingCalf bitten—A survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
13 November 1935Barrier Reef near Innisfail, Torres StraitDiving?Back & arm gashed but survived—A survécu
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'] sharkMortel
13 August 1935Near Warrior Reefs, Queensland, Torres StraitDiving for beche-de-mer from luggerFatal, right buttock & thigh bitten—Mortel
June 1935Off Port Broughton, South Australia—Shark bumped dinghy twice—A survécu
12 May 1935On edge of reef near Warrior Island, Torres StraitPearl diving3 gashes on hand & wrist1.8 m [6'] sharkA survécu
25 April 1935Coogee, New South WalesDisappeared 11 days earlier, probable homicide victimCaptive tiger shark regurgitated his arm in the coogee aquariumInvalidA survécu
30 March 1935Barrier Reef off Mackay, QueenslandDiving from dinghy for trochus shellButtocks injured by fin or a bump—A survécu
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']A survécu
13 March 1935Pimpana River, QueenslandHauling in net with shark in itCalf & shin bitten provoked incident"Blue nose shark"A survécu
11 March 1935Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingAbrasions to shins—A survécu
9 March 1935Maroubra Beach, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left thigh, buttock, left forearm bitten, finger removedWhite shark, 4 m [13']Mortel
2 March 1935North Narrabeen Beach, New South WalesStandingFatal, thigh bittenWhite shark, 3.5 m to 4 m [11.5' to 13']Mortel
14 February 1935Austinmer, New South WalesSurfing (pneumatic surfboard)Thigh lacerated, abrasions—A survécu
24 January 1935Off Ben Buckler, near Sydney, New South WalesFishingNo injury, sleeve rippedTiger shark, 12'A survécu
24 January 1935Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandFishing for sharksNo injury to occupants2 sharksA survécu
17 January 1935Seaforth River, near MacKay, Queensland—No injury; onlookers saw 10' shark heading for him and lifted him ashoreInvalidA survécu
31 December 1934George’s River at Kentucky, New South WalesSplashingHands severedTiger shark, 1.5 m [5']A survécu
31 December 1934St. George’s River at Moorebank, near Milperra Bridge, New South WalesSwimming (lead swimmer in race)Fatal, left leg bitten—Mortel
23 December 1934Woy Woy on the Brisbane Waters, New South WalesTaken as he dived into the waterFatal—Mortel
23 October 1934Woy Woy on the Brisbane Waters, New South WalesSwimming & splashingLeg injured—A survécu
22 October 1934Warrior Reefs, Torres StraitFreediving for trochus shell (submerged)Fatal, forearm lacerated & surgically amputated, but died of gas gangrene 13 days afterwards—Mortel
9 October 1934Redcliff, Cobourg Peninsula, Northern TerritoryBathingFatal—Mortel
26 August 1934Off Eva Island 20 miles from Cardwell, QueenslandDived into sea from launch & bitten immediatelyFatal, body was not recovered—Mortel
11 July 1934Cronulla, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants sharks continually followed the dinghy, and one smashed its rudderBlue pointer, 11'A survécu
21 June 1934Off Mooloolabah, New South WalesFishingHand bitten while landing shark provoked incidentA 6.5' "blue-nosed shark"A survécu
15 April 1934Elephant Rock, Currumbin near Southport, QueenslandBody surfingLeg lacerated & punctured—A survécu
1 April 1934North Steyne, New South WalesSwimming in waist-deep waterFatal, right leg lacerated4.3 m [14'] shark seen in vicinityMortel
12 March 1934Dee Why, north of Queenscliff, New South WalesSwimming in hip-deep waterFatal, leg & buttocks removed4 m [13'] shark seen in vicinityMortel
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. WhitleyA survécu
24 February 1934Adolphus Channel, Torres StraitSplashing in waterLacerated knee & foot, deep puncture wounds3.4 m [11'] tiger shark & a 5' sharkA survécu
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—A survécu
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 weekA survécu
20 November 1933Near Boydong Cay, Torres StraitFree diving for trochusFatal, right buttock & thigh bittenTiger shark, 3.4 m [11']Mortel
18 November 1933Near Barrow Point, QueenslandPearl divingHand badly injured, right arm surgically amputated above wristTiger sharkA survécu
25 October 1933Off Bloomfield River, QueenslandDivingHand severed—A survécu
3 July 1933Broome, Western AustraliaPearl divingNo injury, shark tore diving suit—A survécu
13 June 1933Darwin, Northern TerritoryFishingNo injury, "shark chased him ashore"InvalidA survécu
8 June 1933Currumbin, QueenslandTreading waterLacerations to legs from fins of shark—A survécu
23 May 1933Off Stradbroke Island, QueenslandFishingLaceration to lower leg by netted shark provoked incident7' to 8' sharkA survécu
26 February 1933Sydney, New South WalesStanding on his handsAbrasions to legs10' sharkA survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
14 February 1933Adelaide, South Australia—No injury to occupants. shark leapt into boat during sailing races—A survécu
12 February 1933Port River, Adelaide, South AustraliaFishingForearm injured by hooked shark provoked incidentBlue sharkA survécu
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)—Mortel
11 December 1932Arnhem Land, Northern Territory—Leg bitten—A survécu
31 October 1932Redhead Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingTorso bitten with pneumothorax, slight lacerations on left handThought to involve a mako or grey nurse sharkA survécu
30 August 1932Bondi, New South Wales—Hand bitten by landed shark provoked incident—A survécu
30 August 1932Newcastle, New South Wales—Bitten by landed shark provoked incident—A survécu
9 August 1932Torres StraitPearl divingBitten on buttock & leg—A survécu
12 May 1932Near Warrior Reefs, Torres StraitPearl divingFatal—Mortel
May 1932Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingSevere injury to forearm near elbow—A survécu
13 February 1932Calliope River, QueenslandFishing with dynamiteFoot bitten—A survécu
27 January 1932Ipswich, QueenslandSwimmingThigh bittenA small sharkA survécu
11 January 1932Frankston, VictoriaFishingNo detailsGrey nurse sharkA survécu
26 November 1931Barrier Reef near Innisfail, Torres StraitDiving for trochus from luggerLeft foot acerated4 m [13'] sharkA survécu
1 August 1931Port Douglas, QueenslandFell overboard?Fatal—Mortel
2 May 1931Kempsey, New South Wales—No injury to occupants; oar & rudder bitten"a school of sharks"A survécu
22 March 1931Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandFishing with a cast netFatal, left thigh severely bitten—Mortel
6 March 1931Encounter Bay, South AustraliaFishing, hauling in net, shark in netFinger lacerated, provoked incident1.8 m [6'] "cocktail sharkA survécu
10 February 1931Maroubra Beach, New South WalesSwimmingDeath may have been due to drowningShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
24 January 1931Near Thursday Island, Torres Strait—Recovered—A survécu
14 January 1931Torres StraitPearl divingThigh, kneecap & lower leg badly lacerated—A survécu
7 January 1931Yeppoon, near Ross Creek, QueenslandSwimmingSevere bump & few superficial wounds1.5 m [5'] sharkA survécu
25 December 1930Homebush Bay, Parramatta River, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingBumped by shark, legs abraded—A survécu
13 December 1930Sailor Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesFell overboardFatal—Mortel
2 December 1930Rosebud, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants; shark seized gunwale & tried to overturn boat7 shark's teeth found embedded in the woodwork of the boatA survécu
December 1930Parramata River, New South Wales—Fatal—Mortel
30 November 1930St. Helena Island, Moreton Bay, QueenslandThrown into water from fishing dinghyLaceration to leg—A survécu
31 August 1930Geraldton, Western AustraliaFishingMinor injury—A survécu
4 June 1930Near Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait—Fatal—Mortel
20 February 1930Torres StraitPearl divingArm & chest injured—A survécu
15 February 1930Middle Brighton, Port Phillip, VictoriaDiving off pier & treading waterFatalWhite shark 4.9 m [16']Mortel
3 February 1930Onslow, Western AustraliaRemoving shark from a trapLaceration to thigh from trapped shark provoked incident—A survécu
Années 1920 — 98 incidents, 40 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
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 sharkMortel
21 December 1929Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingRecovered at thursday island hospital—A survécu
16 December 1929Collaroy, New South WalesBathing or body surfingSuperficial lacerations on right leg"a small shark"A survécu
13 December 1929Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingInjuries to chest & arm—A survécu
3 December 1929Townsville, Queensland—Fatal—Mortel
20 October 1929Near Badu Island, Torres StraitPearl divingHeel injured—A survécu
1 September 1929Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandFell from wharf into water & attacked immediatelyFatal, severe injuries to both legs—Mortel
29 August 1929Torres Strait—Lacerations to arm—A survécu
31 May 1929Torres StraitPearl divingInjuries to both legs, buttocks, back, lower abdomen & chest—A survécu
26 April 1929Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trepangThigh bitten—A survécu
17 April 1929Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for trochusLacerations to right wrist—A survécu
11 April 1929Bribie Passage, Caloundra, QueenslandStanding in knee-deep waterRight calf severely bitten by shark caught in the net provoked incidentGrey nurse shark, 4'A survécu
9 April 1929Badu Island, Torres Strait—Fatal—Mortel
4 April 1929Badu Island, Torres StraitSwimming between boatsFatal—Mortel
12 March 1929Near Dauan Island, Torres StraitBathingFatal—Mortel
4 March 1929Ardrossan, South AustraliaLaunching rowboat through the surfFoot bitten"a dog shark"A survécu
4 March 1929Ardrossan, South AustraliaLaunching rowboat through the surfLegs bitten"a dog shark"A survécu
18 February 1929Maroubra Bay, New South WalesBody surfingFatal, both thighs lacerated, right foot, fingers and knee abraded, died of sepsis—Mortel
9 February 1929Glenelg, Western AustraliaCanoeingNo injury, shark pushed canoe from jetty to a point 100 m awayBlue pointer, 12'A survécu
8 February 1929Bondi, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right thigh bitten, femoral artery severed—Mortel
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—Mortel
12 January 1929Bondi, New South WalesBody surfingFatal, right thigh & hip bitten12' sharkMortel
1929Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingLater found to be fiction, never happenedInvalidA survécu
Ca. 1929Ardrossan, South AustraliaWading, netting fishBitten below the knee"a dog shark"A survécu
1929Garden Island, Sydney, New South Wales—Hand lacerated—A survécu
21 December 1928—Pearl divingInjuries to arm—A survécu
11 July 1928—Pearl divingInjuries to chest—A survécu
14 April 1928Barrow Point, 100 miles north of Cooktown, Queensland, QueenslandFishingSevere lacerations to armTiger sharkA survécu
14 April 1928Bondi, New South WalesTreading waterTissue of left leg stripped from knee to ankle—A survécu
6 April 1928Graceville, QueenslandBathingLacerations to right leg4' sharkA survécu
4 April 1928Cooks Hill, Newcastle, New South WalesStanding in waist-deep waterFatal, right hand severed, large lacerations on thigh—Mortel
28 March 1928Queensland—Hip bitten—A survécu
20 February 1928Near Barrow Point, Queensland, Torres StraitPearl divingFatal—Mortel
27 January 1928Deliverance Island, Torres StraitRetrieving meat from a cage in the waterFatal—Mortel
3 November 1927Bradleys Head, Sydney, New South WalesThe steamer tahiti collided with the ferry greycliffe40 people perished—A survécu
12 October 1927Kiah Creek, Eden, New South WalesRiding horseback across the creekNo injury to man or horse—A survécu
3 July 1927Bellambi Reef, New South Wales—No injury to occupants, boat was bumped & lifted 2' out of the water by the shark—A survécu
9 May 1927Off Cairns, QueenslandWalkingFatal—Mortel
20 April 1927Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingExtensive injuries to left leg—A survécu
8 April 1927Near Thursday Island, QueenslandPearl divingLeg injured—A survécu
11 March 1927Mereweather Beach, New South WalesBody surfing / treading waterRight buttock & thigh bitten, thumb removedGrey nurse shark?A survécu
9 February 1927Brisbane River, QueenslandAttempting to rescue drowning manNo injury, but trouser leg shredded by shark—A survécu
3 January 1927Grey’s Point, Port Hacking, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, leg bitten from thigh to ankle3.7 m [12'] sharkMortel
192715 miles up the Cataract River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, shoulder bitten—Mortel
1927Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingShoulder bitten—A survécu
Before 1927Spectacle Island, Port Jackson, New South Wales—Aucun détail enregistré—A survécu
2 December 1926Palm Island, Torres StraitDiving for trochusFatal—Mortel
17 November 1926Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingArm injured—A survécu
23 October 1926Clarence River, New South WalesBathing3" laceration to legGrey nurse shark, 4'A survécu
17 March 1926West Beach, Brighton, South AustraliaSwimmingFatalWhite shark, 3.7 m [12']Mortel
January 1926Victoria—Leg lacerated—A survécu
No date, After August 1926 and before 1Cossack Creek, Western AustraliaPearl divingLeg bitten—A survécu
22 November 1925Cottesloe Beach, Western AustraliaFloating on his backFatal, thigh & torso bitten, then shark charged rescue boatTiger shark, 4 m [13'] femaleMortel
15 June 1925Princess Royal Harbor, near King George’s Sound, Western Australia—Human arm found in sharkShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
12 March 1925Newcastle Beach, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, right forearm severed, lacerations from buttocks to heel l—Mortel
7 March 1925Coogee, New South WalesBathing in waist-deep waterLeft thigh bitten, leg surgically amputatedSaid to be a “small shark”A survécu
18 October 1924Port Melbourne, VictoriaBathingLeg bitten10' sharkA survécu
25 April 1924Kiama, New South WalesFishing, fell in water & swimming strongly to shoreFatal, partial remains recovered—Mortel
20 April 1924Fremantle, Western AustraliaSwimmingAbrasionsQuestionableA survécu
13 February 1924Bronte, New South WalesBathing in 5' of waterLegs severely bitten, surgically amputated—A survécu
8 February 1924Currumbin, QueenslandBathingProbable drowning & scavengingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
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'] sharkMortel
12 December 1923Murwillumbah, Tweed River, New South WalesSwimmingLacerations to leg—A survécu
2 December 1923Urunga, Belliger Heads, New South WalesFishing, standing in waist-deep waterFatal, disappeared, thought to have been taken by a shark—Mortel
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—Mortel
2 November 1923Bellinger Head, New South WalesFishingFatalShark involvement suspected but not confirmedMortel
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 unconfirmedA survécu
17 October 1923Black Head, south of Taree, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit boat"a very large shark"A survécu
16 October 1923Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitPearl divingArm severed, but survived—A survécu
2 July 1923Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for pearlNon-fatal—A survécu
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—Mortel
23 May 1923Southgates, near Geraldton, Western AustraliaWadingMinor puncture wounds to foot—A survécu
22 May 1923Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving?Fatal—Mortel
18 March 1923Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandDivingLacerations to right thigh and knee—A survécu
27 January 1923Bunbury, Western Australia—Death may have been due to drowningShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedA survécu
27 January 1923In Swan River at Freshwater Bay, Claremont, 5 miles from river mouth, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal, back of thigh bitten—Mortel
1923Great Barrier Reef, Queensland—Fatal—Mortel
5 December 1922Pialba Beach near Maryborough, QueenslandBathing in 3' to 4' of waterFatal, severe injuries to torso2.7 m [9'] "blue" sharkMortel
29 October 1922Botany Bay, Sydney, New South WalesSailingFatal, but shark involvement prior to death unconfirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedMortel
26 April 1922Hawkesbury River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
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']Mortel
4 February 1922Coogee, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, both arms & shoulder bittenWhite sharkMortel
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 unconfirmedA survécu
15 January 1922Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
13 January 1922Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesStandingSmall laceration on left thigh & swim costume tornGrey nurse shark?A survécu
4 January 1922Stockton Beach, Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingFatal, disappeared, then his shark-bitten remains washed ashore—Mortel
11 December 1921Fitzroy River at Rockhampton, QueenslandSwimmingSurvived—A survécu
27 November 1921Gay’s Corner, Bulimba Reach of Brisbane River, QueenslandFell from his father's back into the waterFatal, disappeared, body not recovered—Mortel
27 November 1921Gay’s Corner, Bulimba Reach of Brisbane River, QueenslandWading to dinghy, carrying his sonRight hip, buttock, elbow, arm & wrist bitten—A survécu
12 October 1921Off Hinchinbrook Island, QueenslandDiving for beche-de-merLacerations to right arm & chest—A survécu
4 October 1921Barrier Reef, QueenslandDiving for beche-de-merLeft thigh bitten, fatal—Mortel
29 November 1920Bunbury, Western AustraliaWadingLacerations to leg & hand4' to 5' sharkA survécu
22 November 1920Cottesloe Beach, Western AustraliaStandingMinor injuries to leg, hand & fingers15* to 24" dog sharkA survécu
6 July 1920200 miles from MacKay, Torres StraitDiving for trochus shellSevere lacerations to right shoulder & arm—A survécu
8 March 1920Between Bay Rock & Magnetic Island, Cleveland Bay, QueenslandBoat capsized, swimming to shoreTossed in air by shark, sustained abrasions—A survécu
24 January 1920Torres StraitDivingLacerations to foot—A survécu
24 January 1920Arlington Reef, Torres StraitFree divingFatal—Mortel
15 January 1920Throsby Creek, Newcastle, New South WalesSwimmingLeg bitten. fatal—Mortel
Années 1910 — 46 incidents, 16 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
30 December 1919Brible Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to left leg—A survécu
7 December 1919Pelican Island, Macleay River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal, left leg & calf bitten, leg surgically amputated—Mortel
18 November 1919Darwin, Northern TerritorySitting in a boatLacerations to buttocks—A survécu
16 March 1919Sydney Harbor, New South WalesCutter capsizedShark involvement not confirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
17 January 1919Newcastle Beach, New South WalesSwimmingMultiple injuries, left leg surgically amputated at knee3.7 m to 4.3 m [12' to 14'] sharkA survécu
9 January 1919Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesWadingFatal, right thigh bitten12' sharkMortel
5 January 1919Ross River, Townsville, QueenslandWading (shrimping)Fatal, thigh bitten, leg amputated—Mortel
19 September 1918Townsville, QueenslandBathingFatal—Mortel
22 March 1918Newcastle, New South WalesSurfingSevere laceration to arm, necessitating surgical amputation at the elbow12' sharkA survécu
1918Near Cairns, QueenslandDivingSurvived—A survécu
15 December 1917Port Hedland, Western AustraliaSwimmingLacerations to left leg—A survécu
30 December 1916Yeppoon, near Ross Creek, QueenslandBathingRight calf bitten—A survécu
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—Mortel
8 December 1916Seven Shillings Beach, Middle Harbor, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesSwimming 10 m from shoreLeg nipped by shark—A survécu
10 November 1916Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
9 November 1916Kissing Point Camp, Townsville, QueenslandBathingFatal—Mortel
25 April 1916Manley Beach, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
3 April 1916Carrum, VictoriaClinging to overturned rowing boatFatal—Mortel
19 March 1916Curl Curl, New South WalesBathingMinor lacerations to heel—A survécu
9 December 1915Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingArm severed, lacerations to thigh—A survécu
10 November 1915Cabbage Tree Creek, Sandgate, QueenslandBathingSevere bite to arm—A survécu
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'] sharkA survécu
6 February 1915Wynnum-Manley, QueenslandSwimmingFoot bitten—A survécu
1 January 1915Sirius Cove, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
4 December 1914Magnetic Island, QueenslandSwimmingLacerations to right thigh and knee—A survécu
8 November 1914Manly, New South WalesBathingSevere lacerations to feet & ankles—A survécu
10 June 1914Sandringham, VictoriaBathingFatal—Mortel
9 February 1914Marion Bay, South AustraliaWadingLacerations to footsaid to involve a tiger sharkA survécu
3 February 1914Paramatta River, New South WalesCanoeingLacerations to arms—A survécu
17 January 1914Brisbane, QueenslandWadingLaceration to leg—A survécu
21 November 1913Sandgate Jetty, Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingCalf severely bitten; leg surgically amputated—A survécu
2 May 1913New South WalesHauling in netLacerations to thigh by netted shark provoked incident—A survécu
January 1913Thursday Island, Torres StraitDivingHead, neck & left shoulder bittenTiger sharkA survécu
1913Brighton, Victoria—Arm severed—A survécu
22 February 1912Bunbury, Western AustraliaHard hat divingNo injury, shark nipped diving suit after he prodded the shark provoked incident—A survécu
19 February 1912Coogee, New South WalesSwimmingLeft calf & heel bitten—A survécu
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 gutMortel
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. SteelA survécu
1 January 1912Ross Creek, QueenslandBathingFatal—Mortel
25 October 1911Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandDivingCalves bitten—A survécu
29 March 1911Thursday Island, Torres StraitSwimmingFatal—Mortel
4 January 1911Off Legendre Island, Western Australia3-masted steel barque glenbank foundered during a cycloneMinor injuries—A survécu
23 December 1910Fremantle, Western AustraliaShipwrecked pearling schoonerFatal—Mortel
24 November 1910Mackay, QueenslandBathingFoot bittenSaid to involve 9' blue sharkA survécu
16 February 1910Bunbury, Western AustraliaSurf bathingShoulder, back & leg bitten5.5' to 6' sharkA survécu
26 January 1910Newcastle Harbor, New South Wales—Fatal—Mortel
Années 1900 — 41 incidents, 26 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
15 December 190920 miles off Sydney, New South WalesFell overboardFatal—Mortel
5 December 1909Bondi, New South WalesFishing3 fingers bitten by hooked shark provoked incident7' sharkA survécu
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—Mortel
1909Woy Woy, New South Wales—Survived—A survécu
Before 1909Moreton Bay, QueenslandFell into the waterFatal—Mortel
21 September 1908Thursday Island, Torres StraitFell from the jettyFatalRemains recovered from 3 sharksMortel
21 December 1907Middle Harbour, Sugarloaf Bay, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesBathingFatalBull sharkMortel
18 October 1907Near Thursday Island, Torres StraitBathingFatal—Mortel
14 October 1907Merewether Beach, near Newcastle, New South WalesBathingLacerations to left arm from shoulder to wrist—A survécu
4 July 1907Karra Garra, Queensland.Disappeared, but shark involvement unconfirmedQuestionableA survécu
3 February 1907Ross Creek, QueenslandBathingFatal—Mortel
5 September 1906Mabiuag, Torres StraitSwimmingFatal—Mortel
16 April 1906Western Port Bay, VictoriaShooting sharksFinger severed by shark he had shot & stabbed provoked incident13' sharkA survécu
14 April 1906Lizard Island, QueenslandDiving for beche-de-merFatal—Mortel
2 April 1906Moodie Beach, New South Wales.Cause of death may have been downingQuestionableA survécu
28 January 1906Georges River, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
Before 1906—FishingFatal, knocked overboard by tail of shark & carried off by sharkBlue pointerMortel
Before 1906—FishingFatalBlue pointerMortel
Before 1906—FishingFatalBlue pointersMortel
Before 1906New South WalesSwimmingFatalSaid to involve a grey nurse shark that leapt out of the water and seized the boy but species identification is questionableMortel
29 December 1905Geraldton, Western AustraliaBathing"bad wound in the leg" - 7-ft shark caught in the bath same dayShark involvement not confirmedA survécu
29 September 1905Waverly, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal. shark involvement suspected but not confirmed—Mortel
26 March 1905Lismore, New South WalesBathingRigh thigh severely bitten5' sharkA survécu
25 March 1905Bridport, TasmaniaBathingFatalQuestionableMortel
10 February 1905Elwood, VictoriaBathingThought to have been taken by a sharkQuestionableA survécu
1 January 1905Elwood, VictoriaBathingReported to have been killed by a shark but 2 years later he was found very much aliveInvalidA survécu
7 February 1904Brisbane, QueenslandSwimming after his hatFatal—Mortel
21 June 1903Georges River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
20 March 1903Sydney, New South WalesSuicideJumped off cliff—A survécu
12 March 1903Logan River, QueenslandSwimmingFatal—Mortel
10 January 1903Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South Wales—FatalBull sharkMortel
Before 1903Roebuck Bay, Western AustraliaDivingFatal—Mortel
Before 1903Western AustraliaPearl divingFatal—Mortel
10 November 1902Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
25 January 1902Kerosene Bay, New South WalesDangling feet in the waterFatal—Mortel
19 January 1902Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingLegs bitten—A survécu
1 December 1901Brisbane, QueenslandBathingLacerations to torso & thigh—A survécu
30 January 1901Brisbane, QueenslandBathingThigh bitten, fatal—Mortel
27 December 1900Middle Harbour, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
15 September 1900Townsville, QueenslandSwimmingLaceration to right leg—A survécu
28 January 1900Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South WalesStanding, gathering oystersRight posterior thigh bitten—A survécu
Années 1890 — 26 incidents, 12 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
18 December 1899Tingalpa Creek, QueenslandFell into the waterBite to lower leg—A survécu
28 October 1899Governor's Reef, Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaFishing for squidNo injury to occupants, shark bit boat20' sharkA survécu
28 January 1899Newcastle, New South WalesBathingDrowning may mav preceded attackQuestionableA survécu
1899Boonooroo, Queensland—Foot severed—A survécu
28 December 1898The Narrows, QueenslandFell oveboardFatal—Mortel
26 July 1898Sydney, New South WalesSwimming after their boat capsizedReported fatal, but this is a questionable incidentQuestionableMortel
23 December 1896Hobson's Bay, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants. shark bit boat several times12' to 14' sharkA survécu
29 November 1896Albany, Western AustraliaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
1 November 1896Esperance, Western AustraliaBoat swampedFatal—Mortel
11 January 1896Johnstone's Bay, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
9 December 1895West Balmain, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
16 November 1895Jervis Bay, New South WalesFishingFatal—Mortel
3 June 1895Barrow Passage, Western AustraliaPearl divingFatal—Mortel
15 March 1895Burnett River, QueenslandSwimmingLower leg & foot bitten—A survécu
27 February 1895Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
1895Dampier's Creek, Broome, Western Australia—No injury to occupants of boat—A survécu
28 November 1894Newcastle, New South WalesBathing"lost his arm"10' to 12' sharkA survécu
14 April 1893Torres Strait, QueenslandBoat capsized, swimming ashoreLeg bitten—A survécu
4 April 1893Chimney Point, George’s Bay, TasmaniaBoat capsized, swimming ashoreFatal, probable drowningShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedMortel
9 November 1892Norfolk IslandFishingLaceration to arm—A survécu
6 November 1892Wellington Point, Brisbane, QueenslandSwimmingAbrasions to left leg—A survécu
2 March 1892Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishingLacerations to calf by netted shark provoked incident12' sharkA survécu
1892Badu Island, Torres StraitDress divingFatal bitten in two by shark that he molested with a knife. buried at batu island. provoked incident—Mortel
31 December 1891New South WalesSwimmingFoot severed—A survécu
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 unconfirmedMortel
1890Derwent River (empties into the sea at Hobart), TasmaniaWadingKnee bittenSevengill shark, 14', was caught in the vicinityA survécu
Années 1880 — 34 incidents, 15 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
22 November 1889Bowen, QueenslandFell into the waterFatal—Mortel
8 July 1889Port Phillip, VictoriaFell into the waterFatal—Mortel
9 December 1888Iron Cove Bridge, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
December 1888Hawkesbury Bridge, Sydney, New South WalesWorking on the bridge when he fell into the riverFatal—Mortel
24 June 1888Port Melbourne, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark holed boat—A survécu
18 June 1888Point Cook, Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaThe cutter yacht cutty sark sankProbable drowning & scavengingShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
22 January 1888Sydney Harbor, New South WalesRowingShark bit boat, but no injury to occupant who swam ashore—A survécu
4 December 1887Ryde, Sydney (Estuary), New South Wales—Fatal12' to 14' sharkMortel
12 March 1887Black Point, South AustraliaRowing a dinghyNo injury to occupants13' sharkA survécu
17 June 1886Off Bribie Heads, QueenslandSwimming after being washed overboardFatal—Mortel
26 April 1886Rothesay Bay, QueenslandOysteringWrist bitten—A survécu
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 unconfirmedA survécu
13 February 1886Mordialloc, VictoriaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark shook boat "stem to stern"—A survécu
26 January 1886QueenslandDiving alongsidethe steamship ranelaghFoot bitten—A survécu
1886Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSailingLeg severed—A survécu
26 November 1885Brisbane, Queensland—No injury to occupant, shark bit off section of the boat's rudder15' sharkA survécu
26 November 1885Bunbury, Western AustraliaBathingLaceration to calf—A survécu
13 December 1884Port Phillip, South AustraliaYachting accidentCause of death most likely drowning, remains recovered in shark14' sharkA survécu
14 January 1884Port Pirie, Spencer Gulf, 230 km north of Adelaide, South AustraliaFell overboardFatalSaid to involve 2 sharksMortel
19 December 1883Parramatta River, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
26 February 1883The pearling beds, Northern TerritoryDivingArm severed—A survécu
25 February 1883The pearling beds, Northern TerritoryDivingFatal—Mortel
21 January 1883Iron Cove, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
14 May 1882Millers Point, New South WalesFell overboardLaceration to calf—A survécu
12 May 1882—Pearl divingFatal torso bitten—Mortel
15 April 1882Lake Macquarie, New South WalesFishingFatal—Mortel
7 February 1882—Pearl divingFatal thigh bitten—Mortel
23 January 1882Darling Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
1882Maryborough, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
13 November 1881Johnstone's Bay, Sydney, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement suspected but not confirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
25 November 1880Petrie Bight, Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimmingFeet bitten, surgically amputated fatalBull sharkMortel
10 October 1880Bermagui, New South WalesTraveling by boatDisappeared, thought to have murdered or drowned or taken by a sharks after entrails washed ashore—A survécu
22 January 1880Chowder Bay, Sydney, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark rammed boat12' sharkA survécu
3 January 1880Cooranbong, New South WalesBathingLacerations to leg—A survécu
Années 1870 — 32 incidents, 11 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
10 November 1879Clarence Heads, New South WalesSwimmingThigh bitten—A survécu
10 March 1879Near Sydney, New South WalesThe steamship bonnie dundee lost in collisionPartial remains found in sharkShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
17 November 1878Lane Cove River, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesBathingLaceration to lega small sharkA survécu
1878Balmain, Sydney (Estuary), New South WalesBathing in 2 feet of waterFatal, leg severed—Mortel
15 December 1877Peacock Point, Balmain, Sydney, New South WalesBathingLeg severely bitten & later surgically amputated—A survécu
12 December 1877Near Sydney, New South WalesWashed overboard from the barque mary eadyFatal—Mortel
15 September 1877Port Jackson, New South WalesFishingNo injury, pulled overboard by a shark that grabbed his coat13' sharkA survécu
7 April 1877Smelting Works Bay near Hobart, Tasmania—Fingers injured by landed shark provoked incident7-gill sharkA survécu
4 April 1877Portarlington, VictoriaBathingThigh & foot bitten—A survécu
17 February 1877Off Melbourne, VictoriaFishingSevere bite to hand—A survécu
28 January 1877Emerald Hill, VictoriaBathingFatal—Mortel
24 January 1877Boarding School Bay, VictoriaSwimmingAnkle injured6' sharkA survécu
14 May 1876Sydney Harbour, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
6 February 1876Albert Park in Port Phillip Bay, VictoriaBathingFatal, rescued by man on horseback, but died on the beach—Mortel
1876Between De Grey River and Port Walcott, Western AustraliaPearl diving"severely bitten" but survived—A survécu
1876Sydney, New South Wales—Fatal, "his side was bitten"—Mortel
27 November 1875Clarence Heads, New South WalesFishingFoot severed at ankle—A survécu
20 January 1875Mary River, QueenslandBathingForehead bittenShark involvement questionableA survécu
Ca. mid-1870s 1875Sharks Bay, Western AustraliaSitting on gunwale of boatFatal—Mortel
30 November 1874Gascoyne, Western AustraliaSitting on gunwale of boatLegs bittenTiger SharkA survécu
21 November 1874Maryborough, QueenslandBathingThigh bitten10' sharkA survécu
9 January 1874Darling Harbor, Sydney, New South WalesBathingThigh severely bitten—A survécu
9 June 1873Newcastle, New South WalesBathingFatalShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedMortel
9 January 1873White Cliffs, QueenslandBathingSurvivedHammerhead sharkA survécu
26 February 1872Bramble Reef, QueenslandWreck of the 150-ton brig mariaFatal, some were taken by sharks—Mortel
11 December 1871Hawkesbury River, New South Wales—Human remains recovered from 11' sharkShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
1871Manning River, New South Wales—Fatal, "caught by legs"—Mortel
Before 1871Brisbane River, Queensland—Survived—A survécu
Before 1871Jervis Bay & Long Reef, New South WalesFishingFeet grabbedWobbegongsA survécu
26 May 1870Moreton Island, QueenslandFishingBite to lower leg—A survécu
9 January 1870Brisbane River, QueenslandBathingRight thigh bitten—A survécu
Early 1870s 1870Derwent River, TasmaniaCanoeingShark bit canoe in half & bit man. note: there is an earlier story of fatal shark attack in same river—Mortel
Années 1860 — 13 incidents, 5 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
15 April 1869Cape Elizabeth, South AustraliaNet fishingFoot bittenTiger shark, 7'A survécu
24 October 1868South Aroo Island, Torres StraitSwimmingFatal—Mortel
4 January 1868Belfast (now Port Fairy), South AustraliaFishingNo injury to occupants, shark's teeth embedded in keel—A survécu
26 January 1867Queenscliff, Victoria—No injury, shark bit oar of customs boat—A survécu
24 April 1866Off De Grey river, Western AustraliaFell overboardThought to have been taken by a shark. body was not recoveredShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
1865Semaphore, South AustraliaBoarding a shipNo injury to pilot, oar bitten—A survécu
1864Corio Bay, Port Phillip, South AustraliaSwimmingPresumed fatalShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedMortel
April 1863Caloundra Heads, QueenslandLaunching a boatFatal2 sharksMortel
5 March 1863Brighton, VictoriaFloating on backLacerations to right torso & ankle—A survécu
10 January 1863"Bellynahinch" on the Manning River, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
19 December 1862Brisbane River, QueenslandTrying to catch a wounded birdFatal—Mortel
15 January 1861Cleveland, QueenslandBathingLacerations to fingers—A survécu
26 December 1860The Domain, Sydney, New South WalesBathingLacerations to leg—A survécu
Années 1850 — 10 incidents, 6 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
14 March 1858Hobson Bay, VictoriaBathingFatal—Mortel
6 February 1856Point Henry, VictoriaSwimmingSevere bite to thigh. not known if he survived—A survécu
11 November 1855Melbourne, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
9 April 1855Port Wakefield, South AustraliaFell overboard from the malaccaFatal—Mortel
28 March 1855Port Wakefield, South AustraliaFell overboard from the sobellaFatal—Mortel
Circa 1855Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingNo injury & although reported as an attack, it was simply an encounterInvalidA survécu
8 November 1853New South WalesSwimmingLeg bitten—A survécu
1853Moreton Bay, QueenslandFell into the waterFatal—Mortel
19 December 1852Clark's Island, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingShark involvement prior to death was not confirmedShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
9 October 1852Coalcliff, New South WalesFell overboardFatal—Mortel
Années 1840 — 13 incidents, 7 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
9 December 1849Sydney Harbor, New South Wales—Fatal—Mortel
1 December 1849Woolloomooloo, Sydney Harbor (Estuary), New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
19 September 1849Warrnambool, VictoriaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
27 January 1849Sydney, New South WalesBoat capsizedTorso bitten but may have been postmortemShark involvement prior to death unconfirmedA survécu
30 November 1847Brisbane River, QueenslandSwimmingThigh & calf bitten—A survécu
11 March 1847Moreton Bay, QueenslandWreck of the sovereignFoot severed—A survécu
1847Moreton Bay, Queensland—Foot severed at ankle joint—A survécu
26 December 1845Newcastle, New South WalesFishingFatal—Mortel
14 September 1843Between Port Arthur Penal Colony & Forestier Peninsula, TasmaniaSwimming / escaping imprisonmentFatal—Mortel
1842Sydney Harbor, New South WalesUnknown, but it was said to be the "first known attack in sydney harbour"Recovered—A survécu
27 March 1841Cockatoo Island, Sydney, New South WalesBathingFatal—Mortel
December 1840Off Domain, Sydney Harbor, New South WalesSwimmingFatal—Mortel
February 1840George Town Cove, TasmaniaSailingNo injury to occupant, shark seized stern post—A survécu
Années 1830 — 7 incidents, 2 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
17 November 1839New South Wales—"drowned, 2 days later his head was bitten off by a shark"—A survécu
1839Horn Point, Lady's Bay, South AustraliaAttempting to rescue crew after whale upset their boatFatal—Mortel
17 January 1837Macleay River, New South WalesWashing his feetFatal injured by shark, died of tetanus—Mortel
1836South Australia—No details, it was the year the first settlers came ashore in holdfast bay, port pirie—A survécu
4 June 1832South Head, Sydney, New South WalesFishingLeg severed—A survécu
23 January 1832Sydney, New South WalesBathingLaceration to leg—A survécu
22 January 1831Hobart, TasmaniaBoat capsized, clinging to lineDrowned, no shark involvementInvalidA survécu
Années 1820 — 3 incidents, 1 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
1825Sweet Water Point, Pitt Water, TasmaniaSwimmingFatal—Mortel
1825South Bruny Island, Western Australia—Arms severed, but he survived—A survécu
Before 1824Newstead, QueenslandSwimmingLeft calf removed—A survécu
Années 1800 — 3 incidents, 0 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
12 January 1807Cockle Bay, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales—Survived—A survécu
26 February 1804Georges Head, off Port Jackson, New South Wales—No injury to occupants—A survécu
March 1803Hamelin Harbour, at Faure Island, Western Australia—Shark knocked him down & tore clothing of the rescuer—A survécu
Années 1790 — 1 incident, 1 mortel
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
1791Port Jackson, New South Wales—Fatal, "bitten in two"—Mortel
Années 1780 — 1 incident, 0 mortel
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
10 May 1788Sydney Harbor, New South WalesFishingNo injury to occupants, shark bit oar and rudder—A survécu
Non daté — 4 incidents, 0 mortels
DateLieuActivitéCe qui s’est passéRequinIssue
Date unknownBondi, New South Wales—Aboriginal rock carving depicts man being attacked by a shark—A survécu
Date unknownTorres StraitHelmet divingNo injury, helmet bittenTiger sharkA survécu
Date unknownThursday Island?, Torres StraitFree divingHead bitten—A survécu
Date unknown—Pearl divingLacerations to thigh—A survécu

Quelques habitudes rendent ce tableau plus honnête à lire. Environ une entrée sur cinq ne recense aucune blessure : une planche de surf mordue, un canot pneumatique heurté, un kayak renversé, un requin qui a bousculé un nageur. Environ 140 entrées sont marquées comme provoquées, c'est-à-dire qu'un requin accroché à un hameçon ou pris dans un filet a mordu la personne qui le manipulait, qu'un pêcheur au harpon portait un poisson qui se débattait, ou que quelqu'un nourrissait un animal captif dans un aquarium. Un ensemble plus restreint recense des requins qui se sont nourris de personnes déjà mortes ou mourantes : le naufrage de 1966 à onze kilomètres au large de la côte est, où 13 personnes ont péri, la plongée de 1996 sur l'épave du Koputai au large de Bondi, la voiture qui a basculé de la falaise de Dover Heights en 1967 et la noyade de 2020 à Esperance figurent tous dans le tableau parce que des requins sont intervenus après coup, non parce qu'ils ont attaqué.

Deux autres choses. Une même journée peut compter deux lignes lorsque deux personnes ont été mordues lors d'un même événement, comme à Crowdy Bay le 27 novembre 2025 et à Ocean Grove le 6 décembre 2021. Et la mention « mortel » est prudente : la dernière entrée marquée comme mortelle est Sorrento Beach, à Perth, en septembre 2026, tandis que trois entrées de 2025, un surfeur à Granites Beach près de Streaky Bay en janvier, un pêcheur emporté par-dessus bord au large de Port Stephens en février et un surfeur à Duke of Orleans Bay en mars, mentionnent un corps jamais retrouvé mais ne sont pas comptées parmi les 310 décès.

Les requins nommés dans le registre des incidents de l'Australie

Requin blanc. L'espèce dominante à tous points de vue. C'est le requin identifié le plus souvent dans le tableau, nommé simplement « requin blanc » dans 158 entrées et dans plus de 200 si l'on compte aussi d'autres graphies comme « grand requin blanc », et il est responsable de 62 des décès signalés, dont 30 depuis 2000. Son territoire est l'arc d'eaux fraîches qui va d'Exmouth, en longeant la côte sud, jusqu'au nord de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, ce qui explique que presque tous les décès de surfeurs et de plongeurs des 25 dernières années en Australie-Occidentale, en Australie-Méridionale et sur la côte nord de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud portent son nom. Les colonies de phoques des îles Neptune, de Rottnest, des Abrolhos et des îles du détroit de Bass, ainsi que la migration annuelle des baleines, attirent de gros individus près de spots de surf réputés et de zones à ormeaux.

Requin-bouledogue. Nommé dans 51 entrées et 14 décès, et responsable d'un type d'incident bien particulier : la morsure d'estuaire, de port et de canal. Les décès du port de Sydney de 1903, 1907, 1942, 1960 et 1963, les décès dans les lacs de la Gold Coast en 2002 et 2003, Amity Point en 2006, Lighthouse Beach en 2008, Cable Beach en 2020 et Fremantle en 2023 sont tous des cas de requin-bouledogue. Les entrées de 2025 et 2026 provenant du port de Sydney, de Crowdy Bay, de Bribie Island et de Yuraygir montrent qu'il reste le requin des eaux chaudes et troubles proches du littoral.

Requin-tigre. Cinquante-cinq entrées identifiées et 14 décès, concentrés dans le Queensland et le nord tropical : Kirra Beach en 1937, Riecks Point en 2013, Rudder Reef en 2014, un véliplanchiste disparu au large de Geraldton en 1997 et les morsures des Whitsundays de 2019 et 2024. Les requins-tigres sont aussi l'espèce à l'origine des récentes blessures de nageurs à Bargara et Jurien Bay en 2024.

Requin cuivre. La deuxième espèce la plus identifiée (62 entrées) mais rarement mortelle : seules trois entrées mortelles portent son nom, dont deux comme alternative à un requin blanc, et la dernière remonte à 1962. Ses morsures sont surtout des attaques uniques et rapides sur des surfeurs et des personnes pataugeant en Australie-Méridionale, dans le Victoria et en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, comme le surfeur de Middleton Beach en avril 2026 et le surfeur de Kangaroo Island en octobre 2025. Le profil du requin cuivre explique pourquoi il est si souvent confondu avec un requin-bouledogue.

Requin-tapis et requin-taureau. Cinquante-deux entrées nomment un requin-tapis tacheté, généralement un pied ou une cheville mordus par un requin sur lequel quelqu'un a marché ou au-dessus duquel quelqu'un faisait du snorkeling, et aucune n'est mortelle. Le requin-taureau apparaît dans 40 entrées, presque toujours des pêcheurs au harpon ou à la ligne manipulant des poissons, ou du personnel d'aquarium ; la seule entrée mortelle de requin-taureau est un cas antérieur à 1906 que le registre lui-même qualifie de douteux. Parmi les autres noms cités dans le tableau figurent le requin platnez, qui a mordu un pêcheur au harpon à Bruny Island et un nageur près de Burnie en 2026, et le requin-taupe bleu qui a tiré un pêcheur par-dessus bord au large de Port Stephens en février 2025. Environ quatre entrées sur dix ne mentionnent aucune espèce. Le guide des requins de la côte australienne couvre la liste complète des espèces, État par État.

Ce que le registre australien dit sur la sécurité

Parce que le tableau est si volumineux, il produit des tendances claires plutôt que des anecdotes. Les règles ci-dessous sont celles que les données confirment réellement.

  • Les surfeurs et les adeptes de sports de glisse courent le plus grand risque moderne. Le surf et les sports de glisse sont l'activité la plus courante du tableau (393 entrées) et les surfeurs représentent la plus grande part des décès depuis 2000. La combinaison dangereuse est une côte à requin blanc, une embouchure de rivière ou un cap avec des poissons appâts, et les mois les plus frais : les morsures de Ballina de 2015 à 2016, les décès de la Mid-North Coast en 2020 et 2021 et les décès d'Esperance et de Margaret River correspondent tous à ce profil. Surfez à plusieurs, évitez l'eau trouble après la pluie et respectez les alertes des lignes appâtées et des drones.
  • Plongeurs et pêcheurs au harpon devraient traiter les côtes du sud différemment. La plongée et la pêche au harpon représentent 281 entrées et une part disproportionnée des décès par requin blanc en Australie-Méridionale, en Australie-Occidentale et en Tasmanie : plongeurs d'ormeaux et de coquilles Saint-Jacques à Smoky Bay, Coffin Bay et Mercury Passage, un pêcheur au harpon à Cheynes Beach et un plongeur en bouteille à Cull Island. Ne plongez pas seul près des colonies de phoques, sortez rapidement de l'eau les poissons harponnés et restez près du bateau pendant les remontées.
  • Les estuaires, les ports et les canaux appartiennent aux requins-bouledogues. Le port de Sydney, les lacs de canaux de la Gold Coast, Bribie Island et la côte nord de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud produisent la plupart des blessures par requin-bouledogue. Évitez d'y nager à l'aube, au crépuscule et après des inondations, et jamais dans une eau trouble près des rampes de mise à l'eau et des tables de nettoyage du poisson.
  • L'été est le pic. Janvier (238 entrées) et décembre (203) sont de loin les mois les plus chargés du tableau, simplement parce que c'est là que le plus de monde est à l'eau ; les mois d'hiver comptent chacun environ 60 à 75 entrées. Les plages surveillées, entre les drapeaux, restent l'endroit le plus sûr pour nager sur n'importe quelle côte australienne.
  • Manipuler des requins est une catégorie à part. Environ 140 entrées sont des morsures provoquées par des requins pris à l'hameçon, dans un filet ou harponnés. Si vous pêchez, coupez la ligne plutôt que de hisser un requin vivant à bord.

Notre page sur comment survivre à une attaque de requin explique quoi faire dans l'eau et, tout aussi important, comment contrôler un saignement sur la plage ; dans le registre australien, les survivants des pires blessures, à Wylie Bay en 2014 et à Coogee en 2026, sont ceux qui ont obtenu de l'aide rapidement.

L'Australie face au reste du monde

L'International Shark Attack File confirme entre 60 et 80 morsures non provoquées dans le monde lors d'une année type, et l'Australie est systématiquement le deuxième plus grand contributeur après les États-Unis, généralement avec 10 à 20 cas. Là où l'Australie se distingue, c'est par la gravité : sa part de décès est plusieurs fois supérieure à celle de la Floride, où la plupart des morsures proviennent de petits requins à pointes noires, car les cas australiens impliquent des requins blancs, tigres et bouledogues. Dans la région, la Nouvelle-Zélande et l'Afrique du Sud partagent le problème du requin blanc à une échelle bien plus réduite, tandis que la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée et l'Indonésie ont des registres tropicaux dominés par les requins-tigres et de récif. Rapporté aux dizaines de millions de visites à la plage que font les Australiens chaque année, le risque individuel sur une plage surveillée reste extraordinairement faible ; le registre est long parce que le pays est vaste, fréquenté et honnête quand il s'agit de tout consigner.

Registres d'attaques de requins autour de l'Australie

De l'autre côté de la mer de Tasman, la Nouvelle-Zélande a un registre modeste centré sur les requins blancs. Au nord, la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée et l'Indonésie couvrent les mers tropicales que partagent les requins-tigres du Queensland, et les Fidji et le Vanuatu montrent à quoi ressemblent les registres des îles du Pacifique. De l'autre côté de l'océan Indien, l'Afrique du Sud est la comparaison la plus proche pour les côtes à requin blanc. Tous les pays et États américains que nous suivons sont répertoriés dans l'aperçu des attaques de requins.

Questions fréquentes

Combien d'attaques de requins y a-t-il eu en Australie ?

La base de données SharkSider recense 1 538 incidents avec des requins en Australie de 1788 à 2026, dont 310 mortels. Depuis 2000, il y a eu 592 incidents et 53 décès. Le total inclut les morsures, les planches et bateaux mordus, les incidents provoqués avec des requins accrochés à un hameçon, et quelques cas où des requins se sont nourris de personnes déjà noyées.

Quand a eu lieu la dernière attaque de requin en Australie ?

Les entrées les plus récentes datent de juillet 2026 : un pratiquant d'hydrofoil indemne après avoir croisé un requin de trois mètres au large de Bundaberg le 21 juillet, et un pêcheur au harpon mordu à l'avant-bras par un requin platnez à Bruny Island, en Tasmanie, le 18 juillet. En juin 2026, un nageur a perdu un bras face à un requin blanc à Coogee Beach, Sydney, et un pêcheur au harpon a été grièvement blessé à Michaelmas Island, King George Sound.

Quand a eu lieu la dernière attaque mortelle de requin en Australie ?

La dernière entrée signalée comme mortelle date du 18 septembre 2026, lorsqu'un nageur a été tué par un requin blanc à Sorrento Beach, à Perth, en Australie-Occidentale, et que son corps n'a pas été retrouvé. Avant cela, la dernière entrée mortelle datait du 28 décembre 2023, lorsqu'un surfeur a été tué par un requin blanc à Ethel Beach, sur la péninsule d'Yorke, en Australie-Méridionale. Trois entrées de 2025 mentionnent un corps jamais retrouvé mais ne sont pas comptées comme mortelles dans le tableau.

Quel État australien compte le plus d'attaques de requins ?

La Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, avec 543 incidents recensés et 106 décès, suivie du Queensland avec 429 et 105, de l'Australie-Occidentale avec 256 et 36, de l'Australie-Méridionale avec 122 et 29, du Victoria avec 98 et 15, de la Tasmanie avec 46 et 10 et du Territoire du Nord avec 27 et 3. Depuis 2000, cependant, c'est l'Australie-Occidentale qui a eu le plus de décès : 21 sur 159 incidents.

Quel requin est responsable de la plupart des attaques en Australie ?

Le requin blanc est l'espèce identifiée le plus souvent, nommé dans 158 entrées comme « requin blanc » et dans plus de 200 si l'on compte d'autres graphies, et il est à l'origine de 62 entrées mortelles. Le requin cuivre est deuxième avec 62 entrées mais seulement trois décès, puis le requin-tigre (55 entrées, 14 décès), le requin-tapis (52, aucun mortel) et le requin-bouledogue (51, 14 décès).

Y a-t-il des grands requins blancs sur les plages australiennes ?

Oui, le long de toute la moitié sud du pays, de Ningaloo en Australie-Occidentale jusqu'au nord de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud. Ils sont l'espèce à l'origine de presque tous les décès de surfeurs et de plongeurs depuis 2000 en Australie-Occidentale, en Australie-Méridionale et sur la côte nord de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, et ont été cités dans les incidents de 2026 à Coogee, Rottnest, Cape Jaffa et Albany.

Est-il sûr de nager à Bondi et sur les plages de Sydney ?

Statistiquement, oui. Sydney compte 176 entrées dans la base de données, mais la plupart sont des décès survenus dans le port et les rivières avant 1963, et les plages océaniques sont filetées et surveillées depuis des décennies. Les cas graves récents sont un nageur tué à Buchan Point en 2022, un surfeur à Long Reef en 2025 et un nageur à Coogee en juin 2026. Nagez entre les drapeaux et évitez le port au crépuscule.

Pourquoi les attaques de requins en Australie-Occidentale sont-elles si souvent mortelles ?

Parce que l'espèce impliquée est presque toujours un grand requin blanc et que les victimes sont typiquement des surfeurs, des plongeurs ou des adeptes du snorkeling seuls en eau profonde. L'Australie-Occidentale compte 256 entrées, seulement un sixième du total national, mais concentre pourtant 21 des 53 décès depuis 2000, de Cottesloe en 2000 à Sorrento Beach en 2026, avec des concentrations à Perth, dans les caps de Margaret River et à Esperance.

Y a-t-il eu des attaques de requins dans les canaux de la Gold Coast ?

Oui. Deux nageurs ont été tués par des requins-bouledogues dans les lacs de canaux résidentiels, à Miami Lake en décembre 2002 et à Burleigh Lake en février 2003. La Gold Coast compte au total 32 entrées et six décès, le plus récent étant un surfeur tué par un requin blanc à Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta, en septembre 2020.

Les attaques de requins augmentent-elles en Australie ?

Le nombre d'incidents recensés a augmenté, passant de 70 dans les années 1990 à 173 dans les années 2000 et 263 dans les années 2010, avec déjà 154 dans les années 2020. Les décès n'ont pas augmenté au même rythme : 11 dans les années 1990, 14 dans les années 2000, 21 dans les années 2010 et 17 jusqu'à présent dans cette décennie, alors que le nombre de personnes à l'eau est bien plus élevé et que les morsures mineures sont bien mieux signalées.

Sources

  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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Une petite équipe concentrée sur l'étude des requins et sur la vulgarisation de la biologie marine. Chaque page est vérifiée par rapport aux données actuelles sur les espèces et à la base de données des attaques de SharkSider, et mise à jour lorsque de nouveaux incidents ou de nouvelles recherches apparaissent.

Publié le 31 juillet 2023 · Dernière mise à jour le 28 septembre 2026 · 1538 cas pour l’Australie dans la base de données SharkSider des attaques (310 mortels), mise à jour chaque semaine.

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