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List of fatal, unprovoked shark attacks in the United States
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This is a list of fatal, unprovoked shark attacks that occurred in United States territorial waters by decade in reverse chronological order. Fatal shark attacks that resulted from provocation (e.g. shooting the shark with a speargun) are not included; neither are attacks that occurred outside U.S. territorial waters (e.g. the shark attacks which occurred after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in WWII would not be included here).
Four species of sharks account for the vast majority of fatal attacks on humans: the bull shark, tiger shark, oceanic whitetip shark and the great white shark.
Contents [hide]
1 2010s
2 2000s
3 1990s
4 1980s
5 1970s
6 1960s
7 1950s
8 1940s
9 1930s
10 1920s
11 1910s
12 1900s
13 Before 1900
14 See also
15 References
16 External links
[edit] 2010s
Name, Age Date Species Location; Comments
Lucas McKaine Ransom, 19 October 22, 2010 Great White Shark[1] Ransom died after a great white shark pulled him off his boogie board just before 9:00 am about 100 yards off Surf Beach near Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. He suffered the loss of his left leg, which resulted in massive blood loss.[2][1]
Stephen Howard Schafer, 38 February 3, 2010 Bull shark[3] Attacked while kitesurfing at approximately 4:15 pm about 500 yards off an unguarded section of a beach south of Stuart beach in Martin County, Florida. Authorities initially thought that multiple sharks may have been involved in the incident due to reports by rescuers that he was surrounded by sharks; The Martin County Medical Examiner concluded that he died from massive blood loss from a leg wound.[4][5][6][7]
[edit] 2000s
Name, age Date Species Location; Comments
Richard Snead, 60 September 12, 2009 Unconfirmed Died while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean at twilight off the beach in the Whale Head Bay area of Corolla, North Carolina, near mile post 4 1/2. His body was found washed up on the beach in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.[8] Final autopsy results, released on January 5, 2010, concluded that Snead's death appeared to be from drowning. This conclusion conflicted, however, with an initial autopsy conducted at East Carolina University which said that Snead died of shark bites.[9][10]
Dave Martin, 66 April 25, 2008 Great white shark Killed at approximately 7:20 am while swimming with a group of nine triathletes off a beach in Solana Beach, California. The victim was bitten across both thighs.[11]
Jamie Marie Daigle, 14 June 25, 2005 Bull shark Killed while swimming with a friend on boogie boards about 200 yards (200 m) off a beach in Walton County, Florida eight miles (13 km) east of Destin, Florida. Witnesses estimated the shark was 6–8 feet in length.[12]
Randy Fry, 50 August 15, 2004 Great white shark Killed while diving for abalone with a friend in 15–20 feet of water 150 feet (46 m) from shore off Mendocino, California near Kibesillah Rock. His headless body was recovered the next day; his head washed ashore 2 miles (3.2 km) north on Sept. 3. The bite radius was 18"; this allowed experts to extrapolate that the shark was 16–18 feet long.[13][14]
Willis R. McInnis, 57 April 7, 2004 Tiger shark Attacked while surfing off Pohaku Park, Maui, Hawaii. He died a short time after the attack as a result of blood loss from severe wounds to his right thigh and calf.[15]
Courtney Marcher, 22 April 4, 2004 Unconfirmed, possibly a tiger shark Disappeared while surfing at Velzyland, North shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Her surfboard washed ashore; marks on the leash suggested shark involvement.[16]
Deborah Franzman, 50 August 19, 2003 Great white shark Killed while swimming 75 yards (69 m) off Avila Beach, California in about 20 feet (6.1 m) of water. She was clad in a wetsuit and fins; sea lions were present. The shark was estimated to be 15–18 feet long.[17][18]
Eric Reichardt, 42 September 16, 2001 Unconfirmed, possibly a bull or tiger shark This death was officially classified as a drowning by the Broward County, Florida medical examiners office; however, it is listed as a fatal shark attack by the International Shark Attack File. Drowned while diving on the wreck of the Ronald B. Johnson in 270 feet (82 m) of water 2 miles (3.2 km) off Pompano Beach, Florida fighting off a shark. His regulator may have fallen out of his mouth causing him to drown.[19]
Sergei Zaloukaev, 28 September 3, 2001 Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or tiger shark Killed while swimming with his girlfriend in the surf off Avon, Hatteras Island, Dare County, North Carolina; his girlfriend, Natalia Slobodskaya, was severely injured in the attack but survived.[20][8]
David Peltier, 10 September 1, 2001 Unconfirmed, possibly a bull shark Killed while surfing with his father and brothers at Sandbridge Beach, south of Virginia Beach, Virginia.[20]
Thadeus Kubinski, 69 August 30, 2000 Bull shark Killed while swimming in Pinellas County, Florida. Witnesses said Kubinski had jumped into the water from the dock behind his home for his daily swim and was splashing vigorously. The shark raced toward him with its dorsal fin out of the water. He died from massive blood loss and organ damage before rescuers could get to him. The shark was estimated to be 9 feet (3 m) long and weigh 400 pounds.[21][22]
[edit] 1990s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Nahid Davoodabai, 29 March 18, 1999 Unconfirmed, presumed Tiger shark Unconfirmed fatal attack in channel waters off west side of Maui, Hawaii. Manoucher Monazzami stated to authorities that he and his wife (the victim) were blown offshore while kayaking in late afternoon. Double kayak capsized repeatedly in rough channel waters. Victim became unable get back onto kayak due to fatigue and was attacked at dusk by a "large shark", losing her arm. Husband unable to control bleeding of the injury or keep wife's body on the kayak due to ocean conditions. Husband found two days later on nearby Kahoolawe island with the kayak, paddles and a life jacket. Wife's body never recovered. Some investigators did not believe this version of events.[23]
James Willie Tellasmon, 9 November 21, 1998 Tiger shark Killed while swimming off Ocean Beach, Jaycee Park, Indian River County, Florida. His torso and legs washed up on the beach the next day. His arms and head were never recovered. The nature of the wounds allowed experts to conclusively establish that the shark was a tiger shark, about six feet in length.[7]
William Covert, 25 September 13, 1995 Bull shark Scuba Diver presumed killed by a 10–12 foot bull shark near Alligator Reef off Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida. His body was not recovered.
James Robinson, 42 December 9, 1994 Great white shark Killed while diving for sea urchins off Harris Point, San Miguel Island, California. The shark was estimated to be 16–18 feet long.
Michelle von Emster, 25 April 16, 1994 Great white shark Killed while swimming off Pt. Loma, California. The San Diego County medical examiners office ruled that she was killed in a shark attack; however, some in the law enforcement community have questioned this conclusion and feel that she may have been murdered and dumped in the Pacific Ocean.[24] Her leg was bitten off by a great white shark.[18]
Jim Broach January 31, 1994 Tiger shark Killed while surfing at Velzyland on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Daniel McMoyler December 1993 Tiger shark On January 11, 1994, his remains washed up on the beach at Waipio, Hawaii. He is thought to have been killed by an 8-foot (2 m) tiger shark while surfing sometime the previous month.
Aaron A. Romento, 18 November 5, 1992 Tiger shark Romento was attacked and killed while bodyboarding at 9:45 a.m. in shallow, clear water approximately 90 feet (27 m) from shore off Keʻeau Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii. His right leg was severely bitten in three places by a 10–12-foot (3.0–3.7 m) tiger shark, and he died of blood loss a short time after swimming to shore.[25]
Bryan Adona, 29 February 19, 1992 Tiger shark Presumed killed in the late afternoon by a tiger shark when he did not return from bodyboarding, west of Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. There were no witnesses to the attack; however, his body board was found the following morning with a 16-inch (410 mm) crescent-shaped piece missing that experts said was made by a large tiger shark. Numerous witnesses, including the last person to see Adona alive, reported seeing a large shark in the vicinity prior to the attack.[26]
Martha Joy Morrell, 41 November 26, 1991 Tiger shark Fatally attacked around 9 a.m. while snorkeling 100 yards (100 m) from shore on west side of Maui, Hawaii at Olowalu, less than a mile from Camp Pecusa. The attack by the 8–11-foot (2.4–3.4 m) tiger shark occurred in 10–15 feet (3.0–4.6 m) of water and was witnessed by victim's snorkeling partner and groundskeeper. Morrell's body was recovered and later autopsied at Maui Memorial Hospital by the County Coroner. Injuries included amputation of left arm at the shoulder, right forearm, left leg above the hip joint, and right foot/lower leg.[27]
Suk Kyu (Steve) Park November 19, 1991 Tiger shark Victim was swept out to sea by a large wave while fishing from the rocky coastline at Maliko Point, Maui, Hawaii at around 4:30 p.m. Described as very healthy and a strong swimmer, Park was treading water before signaling his son to call for help. Rescue arrived about 30 minutes later, by which time the victim had disappeared. His body was never recovered, although his shorts and shirt were discovered the following morning by rescue divers with large portions missing from the left side, consistent with an attack by a 12-foot (3.7 m) tiger shark.[28]
Roy T. Tanaka February 17, 1990 Tiger shark Victim was scuba diving and spearing parrotfish with his partner, Jake Hernandez, at a depth of 40 feet (12 m), about 600 feet (180 m) from the shore. The victim vanished around 9:30 p.m. at Mokapu, Kaneohe, Hawaii, near the Marine Corps Air Station. Diving equipment was later found. The next day at approximately 3 p.m., a floating body (which was missing the left arm) was sighted from a helicopter in the waters between Manana Island and Makai pier. Several large sharks, apparently reacting to the helicopter's presence, proceeded to devour all but the body's torso and legs before it could be retrieved.[29]
[edit] 1980s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Ray Mehl Jr. October 14, 1989 Tiger shark Victim was scuba diving with a partner at a depth of 27 feet (8.2 m), about 750 feet (230 m) from shore near the HECO power plant at Kahe Point, Oahu, Hawaii. The victim had been in the water for 10–15 minutes before vanishing around 4:30 p.m. His partner conducted a search of the area (water visibility was around 30 feet (9.1 m), but could not locate Mehl. The following morning a decapitated body was spotted by rescue divers 200 feet (61 m) west of Mehl's last known location, but before it could be retrieved a large tiger shark suddenly appeared and proceeded to devour what remained of the body. Mehl's partner noted that parrotfish had been exhibiting "unusual behavior" just prior to his disappearance.[29]
Tamara McAllister, 24 January 26, 1989 Great white shark Killed while kayaking off the coast of Malibu, California with her boyfriend, Roy Jeffrey Stoddard. McAllister's body was found floating face down two days later with large sections from her legs and buttocks missing; no trace of Stoddard was ever found.
John P. Martin, 38 September 13, 1988 Bull shark Killed while snorkeling around Shell Island near Panama City, Florida. A 10-foot (3 m) long bull shark caused fatal thigh and hand wounds.
Avery Goo April 15, 1988 Unconfirmed Victim's 21-foot (6.4 m) powerboat capsized in turbulent water off the coast of Waihee, Maui, Hawaii. Pieces of human flesh consisting of stomach, intestines, and pancreas washed up along the Waihee shoreline several days later.[30]
Daniel Kennedy April 15, 1987 Unconfirmed Presumed killed by a shark while swimming out to an anchored sailboat near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. While his body was never recovered, his swim trunks were found bitten in half on the sea floor.[30]
Levi Chandler April 20, 1986 Unconfirmed Victim was fishing from the rocky shore at Kalihiwai Point, Kauai, Hawaii before falling into the water and disappearing. Police divers searching the area encountered a large shark swimming in the vicinity and retrieved floating pieces of clothing and human flesh. The victim may have drowned before being consumed.[30]
Male diver, 67 August 1985 Unconfirmed Presumed killed by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida. Body not recovered. Some of his equipment—regulator, a fin, and bathing suit were recovered showing teethmarks.
Omar Conger, 28 September 15, 1984 Great white shark Killed while diving in 15 feet (4.6 m) of water near Pigeon Point, San Mateo County, California.
Lewis Boren, 24 December 19, 1981 Great white shark While surfing in 10 feet (3.0 m) of water off South Moss Beach, Spanish Bay, Monterey, California, a large great white shark (18–20 ft) bit through Boren and his board and killed him.
Mark Meeker, 26 September 15, 1981 Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark Killed while swimming between Anna Maria Island and Egmont Key in Tampa Bay, Manatee County, Florida. Meeker was found dead the next day. He had taken off his bathing suit to use the drawstring as a makeshift tourniquet on his right calf.
Christy Wapniarski, 19 August 10, 1981 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark A catamaran she was riding on had capsized the night before off Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida. Killed by a shark while attempting to swim to shore at daybreak.
Roger B. Garletts May 21, 1981 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Disappeared while scuba diving and spearfishing at a depth of 60–80 feet (18–24 m) in murky, choppy water at Haena Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii. His recovered dive gear and shredded wetsuit, which bore numerous tooth marks, were suggestive of a fatal shark attack.[31]
[edit] 1970s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Unidentified male 1979 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Disappeared while fishing from shore at South Kohala, Oahu, Hawaii. Police divers only recovered the elderly man's severed hand and a flashlight.[32]
Danson Nakaima 1976 Unconfirmed Presumed killed while scuba diving for black coral at a depth of 180 feet (55 m) off Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Approximately 30 large sharks were later seen near his partially devoured remains.[32]
Stephen C. Powell July 16, 1976 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Killed by a shark while scuba diving off Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii. The lower portion of his body was recovered.[32]
John Carter, 17 July 20, 1974 Unconfirmed Killed by a school of small sharks while swimming in the Back River on the southern end of Savannah Beach, Chatham County, Georgia.
Billy Horne, 10 July 2, 1974 Oceanic Whitetip Shark While adrift after the yacht he was in caught on fire and sank, he was killed by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida.
Rodney Temple October 14, 1972 Oceanic whitetip shark (x2) Killed while scuba diving at Cane Bay, St. Croix, USVI. His body was never recovered.
Ernie Reathaford March 31, 1970 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Swept out to sea by strong surf while bodyboarding at Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii]]. A 15–18-foot (4.6–5.5 m) shark was observed in the area.[32]
[edit] 1960s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Unidentified male September 20, 1967 Tiger shark Victim lost at sea when his boat capsized in the waters between the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Molokai. Part of the victim's remains were recovered from the stomach of a captured 11-foot (3.4 m) tiger shark.[33]
Lt.(jg) John Gibson, 25 April 20, 1963 Galapagos shark Killed while swimming at Magens Bay, St. Thomas, USVI. His hand was later found in a 10-foot (3 m) long Galapagos shark.
Roy C. Kametani April 8, 1963 Unconfirmed Victim was swept out to sea while picking opihi at Hapuna Beach, Hawaii. Parts of the body were later recovered. The victim may have drowned before being consumed.[30]
Hans Fix, 40 August 19, 1962 bull shark Killed while surf fishing in waist deep water at Andy Bowie Park, Padre Island, near Port Isabel, Texas.
Jacob Horn, 45 October 1961 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Presumed killed by a shark; his mutilated body washed ashore near Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida.
William J. Dandridge, 23 June 24, 1961 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Killed while scuba diving and spear fishing 9 miles (14 km) east of Key Biscayne, Dade County, Florida. The left side of his torso including the left arm was bitten off.
Harold Riley December 27, 1960 Tiger shark Swept out to sea while net fishing at Maile Point, Oahu, Hawaii. A 20-foot (6.1 m) shark was seen attacking Riley. His body was recovered off Nanakuli.[33]
Young Marine Recruit August 1960 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming from camp off Parris Island, South Carolina.
[edit] 1950s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Lt. James Neal, 26 August 15, 1959 Unconfirmed Presumed killed while spearfishing with scuba gear near Panama City, Florida. Dive gear and clothes were found with teeth marks. He is presumed to have been taken by a shark while alive.
Robert Pamperin, 33 June 14, 1959 Great white shark Killed while freediving for abalone in La Jolla Cove La Jolla, California, by what is estimated to be a 20-foot (6 m) plus length Great White. His body was not recovered, and witnesses described him being swallowed whole, feet-first.
Albert Kogler, Jr., 18 May 7, 1959 Great white shark Killed while swimming in less than 15 feet (4.6 m) of water off Baker Beach, San Francisco, California.
William S. Weaver, 15 December 13, 1958 Tiger shark Killed while surfing on an air mattress near the Mokulua Islands off Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. His leg was severed. Rescue personnel recovering his body 2 hours later observed a 15–25-foot (4.6–7.6 m) shark in the vicinity.[34]
Angel Escartin, 35 July 10, 1958 Unconfirmed Autopsy report concluded that he was bitten by a shark off Key West, Monroe County, Florida while still alive.
Rupert Wade, 57 July 15, 1957 Great white shark Killed while swimming in the surf at Atlantic Beach, Salter Path, Carteret County, North Carolina.
Peter Savino, 25 April 28, 1957 Great white shark Killed while swimming in less than 10 feet (3.0 m) of water off Atascadero Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California. Witnesses saw his arm sticking out of the shark's mouth. His body was not recovered.
Sailor from tuna vessel August 30, 1955 Blue shark Killed while swimming in Pago Pago Bay near tuna cannery, Tutila Island, American Samoa.
Kosuo Mizokawa, 27 January 6, 1955 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Dove overboard and was swimming near the stern of a trawler near tuna cannery in Pago Pago harbor, Tutila Island, American Samoa.
Harold Souza, 15 July 26, 1953 Tiger shark Killed while spearfishing off Maile Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. A 10-foot (3.0 m) shark was observed in the vicinity.[34]
Leonard Gant April 15, 1953 Tiger shark Killed by a shark off McGregor Point, Maui, Hawaii swimming after canoe he was in became swamped.
Gordon S. Chun April 8, 1953 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Swept into the sea while fishing from shore. Body recovered was mutilated by sharks. May have drowned near Wailupe, Oahu, Hawaii.[34]
Barry Wilson, 17 December 7, 1952 Great white shark Killed while swimming in 20 feet (6.1 m) of water off Pacific Grove beach, Monterey, California.
Gerbacio Solano, 40 December 3, 1952 Tiger shark Killed by an extremely large shark described by witnesses as being in excess of 22 feet (6.7 m) while swimming from his fishing boat setting nets at Maile Beach, Oahu, Hawaii.[34]
Shigeichi Kawamura August 3, 1952 Tiger shark Disappeared while swimming between the Ala Moana channel and Kewalo Basin, Oahu, Hawaii. A shark bite was found on the right side of his body.[34]
Male Pan Am pilot 1952 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming near Key West, Florida. He was bitten in the groin area.
Alejandro Nodura June 25, 1951 Tiger shark Swept out to sea while fishing at Kapehu Beach, Hawaii. Victim was last seen in the shark's mouth.[34]
Gilbert S. Hotta January 16, 1950 Tiger shark Swept into the sea while fishing by a large wave near Kahakuloa, Maui, Hawaii. Three large tiger sharks were seen in the area the day of the accident. His torso was recovered from a "huge tiger shark" caught there three days later.[34]
[edit] 1940s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Ralph Reginald Rives Jr, 20 August 4, 1947 Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark Attacked while swimming in a canal 10 miles (20 km) north of St. Augustine, Florida. His leg was severely bitten. The Jacksonville papers initially and erroneously reported this as a barracuda attack. He died in the hospital after attempts to save him were unsuccessful.
John Kuntsler May 8, 1945 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming in Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.
[edit] 1930s
Name, age date Species Location, comments
A. Thompson Jr, 16 June 16, 1937 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark while swimming in the ocean in about four feet of water. His right arm was torn off and his right leg and thigh were mangled. Galveston, Texas
Joseph Troy Jr, 16 July 25, 1936 Great white shark Attacked while swimming at Hollywood Beach, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. He died during surgery.
Jere W. Fountain, 38 September 21, 1935 Bull shark Killed while swimming in Browns Inlet on the New River near Onslow Beach, North Carolina.
Richard Clark Best Jr, 8 June 20, 1934 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Killed while standing in the surf at Melbourne, Florida.
Thomas N. Martin, 24 April 10, 1933 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Killed in the surf at Miami Beach, Florida.
George Gaspar September 2, 1931 Tiger shark Swept out to sea by strong currents while fishing at Kāhala, Oahu, Hawaii. His remains were recovered from the stomach of an 18-foot (5.5 m) shark near the Naval Air Station Barbers Point.[35]
[edit] 1920s
Name, age date Species Location, comments
Unidentified boy 1926 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark in Sea Bright, New Jersey.
William J. Goins May 18, 1926 Great white shark Killed while swimming off Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii. Witnesses describe Goins as giving a loud shriek before suddenly disappearing beneath the surface. His remains were recovered from 12.5-foot (3.8 m) Great white shark captured off Kahuku.[35]
Professor Winslow November 1924 Unconfirmed Killed after both legs and arms were severely bitten by a shark in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Miss Bourne December 15, 1922 Unconfirmed Killed after her leg was bitten by a shark in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dorothy MacLatchie, 18 June 17, 1922 Unconfirmed Killed by a "monster fish" while floating next to the Municipal Pier, St. Petersburg, Florida.
[edit] 1910s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Unidentified male April 6, 1919 Unconfirmed Fisherman knocked into the water and killed in the Florida Keys.
J.L. Hanscom October 11, 1916 Unconfirmed Fisherman bitten in the leg by a large shark while assisting in hauling in a fishing net in which the shark was entangled. The incident happened in West Palm Beach, Florida; Hanscom died later that day in a hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Watson "Stanley" Fisher, 24 July 12, 1916 Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or immature great white shark[22] Attacked while trying to recover Lester Stillwell's body in Matawan Creek, New Jersey. Fisher died at Monmouth Hospital in Long Branch, New Jersey a few hours after the attack.[36]
Lester Stillwell, 11 July 12, 1916 Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or immature great white shark[22] Killed while swimming with playmates in Matawan Creek, a narrow, brackish, tidal river near Matawan, New Jersey.[36]
Charles Bruder, 27 July 6, 1916 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or great white shark[22] Killed while swimming approximately 130 yards (120 m) from shore in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Both legs were bitten off.[36]
Charles Van Sant, 23 July 1, 1916 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or great white shark[22] Attacked while swimming in chest-deep water about 40 yards (40 m) from shore at Beach Haven, New Jersey. He died on the beach of a severed femoral artery after being pulled from the surf.[36]
Okomoto March 3, 1914 Unconfirmed Washed into the sea while picking opihi at Honomu, Hawaii and killed by two large sharks.[35]
John Bloomquist September 23, 1911 Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark Killed by a shark in the Galveston, Texas ship channel after he jumped overboard to rescue a companion.
Ship's pilot September 20, 1911 Unconfirmed Fell overboard and was killed by a shark while swimming in Pensacola Bay, Santa Rosa County, Florida
Unidentified male 1910 Unconfirmed Attacked while fishing at Hilo, Hawaii.[35]
[edit] 1900s
Name, age Date Species Location, Comments
Ah Kim Chong, 19 April 10, 1909 Unconfirmed The woman was reportedly swept away by a large waves while gathering opihi along the rocky shoreline at Pauwela, Maui, Hawaii. A search party later witnessed a large shark devour what appeared to be part of the victim's body.[37]
Unidentified male January 17, 1908 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark while gathering fish stunned by dynamite at Mana, Kauai, Hawaii.[38]
Japanese fisherman January 8, 1908 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark while gathering fish stunned by dynamite in Man.
Japanese fisherman 1907 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Fell into the water and killed by a shark while net fishing near Pepeekeo, Honomu, Hawaii.[38]
Belton Larkin March 31, 1907 Bull shark Killed after a shark, which had been chasing a tarpon, leapt into his small skiff breaking it apart near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. Shark bit his side nearly cutting him in two.
Sutton Davis July 29, 1905 Unconfirmed Killed while wading at Davis Shore, east of Beaufort, North Carolina.
Unidentified man 1904 Tiger Shark Man disappeared while swimming off Diamond Head, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. A shark was caught two days later with the head and body of a man (complete from the waist down with the exception of one leg) in its gut. The shark was described as "monstrous" in size.
Phil Kitchin ca. 1903 Tiger Shark Killed while fishing at Koko Head, Oahu, Hawaii. His foot was recovered two days later from a shark.
Hawaiian boy August 2, 1902 Tiger Shark Killed while catching crabs at Kalihi, Oahu, Hawaii. Both arms were severed.[38]
Unidentified Coast Guard Personnel 1900–1905 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming at Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.
Emil Uhlbrecht and an unidentified person July 14, 1900 Tiger shark Uhlbrecht was swept out to sea while hunting sea shells with friends at Makapuu Point, Oahu, Hawaii. His positively identified foot was recovered from a tiger shark measuring 11 feet 9 inches (3.58 m) in length which had been caught off Kakaako, Oahu by John Kinipeki on September 17. The shark's stomach also contained a femur and pelvis thought to belong to another person, possibly one of several Chinese fisherman who had drowned in the harbor a few months prior.[38]
[edit] Before 1900
Name, age Date Species Location, Comments
Delano Wood, 15 Summer 1895 Bull shark Killed by a 10-foot (3 m) long shark while swimming in the Trout River, Panama Park near Jacksonville, Florida.
Captain George Jacob Hanscheldt 1853 or 1854 Unconfirmed Knocked overboard and killed by a shark near Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida.
Charles Chambers 1852 Unconfirmed Killed while wading ashore from a capsized vessel in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina.
James Kinney March 1851 Tiger Shark Killed while swimming in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.
Crew member of a pilot boat ca. 1840 Unconfirmed, probably a Great white shark Killed while treading water awaiting rescue after being accidentally thrown overboard in Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina. Witnesses estimated the shark to be 25 feet (8 m) long.
Joseph Blaney July 12, 1830 Great white shark While fishing from a dory 5 miles (8 km) east of Scituate, Massachusetts.
Unidentified male 1828 Unconfirmed The victim was riding surf near Lahaina, Oahu, Hawaii at the time of the attack. The shark bit off most or all of the victim's limbs, while his torso was left floating in the water. The attack was reportedly witnessed "by a number of Hawaiian chiefs."[39]
Nu'u-anu-pa'ahu 1779 Unconfirmed The victim was a young male who suffered a gash to one side of his buttocks following a shark attack at Maliu, Hawaii. The victim later died of his injuries at Pololū Valley.[39]
[edit] See also
For a topical guide to this subject, see Outline of sharks.
Shark attack
Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916
Great white shark
Tiger shark
Bull shark
Oceanic whitetip shark
Shark
[edit] References
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This is a list of fatal, unprovoked shark attacks that occurred in United States territorial waters by decade in reverse chronological order. Fatal shark attacks that resulted from provocation (e.g. shooting the shark with a speargun) are not included; neither are attacks that occurred outside U.S. territorial waters (e.g. the shark attacks which occurred after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in WWII would not be included here).
Four species of sharks account for the vast majority of fatal attacks on humans: the bull shark, tiger shark, oceanic whitetip shark and the great white shark.
Contents [hide]
1 2010s
2 2000s
3 1990s
4 1980s
5 1970s
6 1960s
7 1950s
8 1940s
9 1930s
10 1920s
11 1910s
12 1900s
13 Before 1900
14 See also
15 References
16 External links
[edit] 2010s
Name, Age Date Species Location; Comments
Lucas McKaine Ransom, 19 October 22, 2010 Great White Shark[1] Ransom died after a great white shark pulled him off his boogie board just before 9:00 am about 100 yards off Surf Beach near Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. He suffered the loss of his left leg, which resulted in massive blood loss.[2][1]
Stephen Howard Schafer, 38 February 3, 2010 Bull shark[3] Attacked while kitesurfing at approximately 4:15 pm about 500 yards off an unguarded section of a beach south of Stuart beach in Martin County, Florida. Authorities initially thought that multiple sharks may have been involved in the incident due to reports by rescuers that he was surrounded by sharks; The Martin County Medical Examiner concluded that he died from massive blood loss from a leg wound.[4][5][6][7]
[edit] 2000s
Name, age Date Species Location; Comments
Richard Snead, 60 September 12, 2009 Unconfirmed Died while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean at twilight off the beach in the Whale Head Bay area of Corolla, North Carolina, near mile post 4 1/2. His body was found washed up on the beach in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.[8] Final autopsy results, released on January 5, 2010, concluded that Snead's death appeared to be from drowning. This conclusion conflicted, however, with an initial autopsy conducted at East Carolina University which said that Snead died of shark bites.[9][10]
Dave Martin, 66 April 25, 2008 Great white shark Killed at approximately 7:20 am while swimming with a group of nine triathletes off a beach in Solana Beach, California. The victim was bitten across both thighs.[11]
Jamie Marie Daigle, 14 June 25, 2005 Bull shark Killed while swimming with a friend on boogie boards about 200 yards (200 m) off a beach in Walton County, Florida eight miles (13 km) east of Destin, Florida. Witnesses estimated the shark was 6–8 feet in length.[12]
Randy Fry, 50 August 15, 2004 Great white shark Killed while diving for abalone with a friend in 15–20 feet of water 150 feet (46 m) from shore off Mendocino, California near Kibesillah Rock. His headless body was recovered the next day; his head washed ashore 2 miles (3.2 km) north on Sept. 3. The bite radius was 18"; this allowed experts to extrapolate that the shark was 16–18 feet long.[13][14]
Willis R. McInnis, 57 April 7, 2004 Tiger shark Attacked while surfing off Pohaku Park, Maui, Hawaii. He died a short time after the attack as a result of blood loss from severe wounds to his right thigh and calf.[15]
Courtney Marcher, 22 April 4, 2004 Unconfirmed, possibly a tiger shark Disappeared while surfing at Velzyland, North shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Her surfboard washed ashore; marks on the leash suggested shark involvement.[16]
Deborah Franzman, 50 August 19, 2003 Great white shark Killed while swimming 75 yards (69 m) off Avila Beach, California in about 20 feet (6.1 m) of water. She was clad in a wetsuit and fins; sea lions were present. The shark was estimated to be 15–18 feet long.[17][18]
Eric Reichardt, 42 September 16, 2001 Unconfirmed, possibly a bull or tiger shark This death was officially classified as a drowning by the Broward County, Florida medical examiners office; however, it is listed as a fatal shark attack by the International Shark Attack File. Drowned while diving on the wreck of the Ronald B. Johnson in 270 feet (82 m) of water 2 miles (3.2 km) off Pompano Beach, Florida fighting off a shark. His regulator may have fallen out of his mouth causing him to drown.[19]
Sergei Zaloukaev, 28 September 3, 2001 Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or tiger shark Killed while swimming with his girlfriend in the surf off Avon, Hatteras Island, Dare County, North Carolina; his girlfriend, Natalia Slobodskaya, was severely injured in the attack but survived.[20][8]
David Peltier, 10 September 1, 2001 Unconfirmed, possibly a bull shark Killed while surfing with his father and brothers at Sandbridge Beach, south of Virginia Beach, Virginia.[20]
Thadeus Kubinski, 69 August 30, 2000 Bull shark Killed while swimming in Pinellas County, Florida. Witnesses said Kubinski had jumped into the water from the dock behind his home for his daily swim and was splashing vigorously. The shark raced toward him with its dorsal fin out of the water. He died from massive blood loss and organ damage before rescuers could get to him. The shark was estimated to be 9 feet (3 m) long and weigh 400 pounds.[21][22]
[edit] 1990s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Nahid Davoodabai, 29 March 18, 1999 Unconfirmed, presumed Tiger shark Unconfirmed fatal attack in channel waters off west side of Maui, Hawaii. Manoucher Monazzami stated to authorities that he and his wife (the victim) were blown offshore while kayaking in late afternoon. Double kayak capsized repeatedly in rough channel waters. Victim became unable get back onto kayak due to fatigue and was attacked at dusk by a "large shark", losing her arm. Husband unable to control bleeding of the injury or keep wife's body on the kayak due to ocean conditions. Husband found two days later on nearby Kahoolawe island with the kayak, paddles and a life jacket. Wife's body never recovered. Some investigators did not believe this version of events.[23]
James Willie Tellasmon, 9 November 21, 1998 Tiger shark Killed while swimming off Ocean Beach, Jaycee Park, Indian River County, Florida. His torso and legs washed up on the beach the next day. His arms and head were never recovered. The nature of the wounds allowed experts to conclusively establish that the shark was a tiger shark, about six feet in length.[7]
William Covert, 25 September 13, 1995 Bull shark Scuba Diver presumed killed by a 10–12 foot bull shark near Alligator Reef off Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida. His body was not recovered.
James Robinson, 42 December 9, 1994 Great white shark Killed while diving for sea urchins off Harris Point, San Miguel Island, California. The shark was estimated to be 16–18 feet long.
Michelle von Emster, 25 April 16, 1994 Great white shark Killed while swimming off Pt. Loma, California. The San Diego County medical examiners office ruled that she was killed in a shark attack; however, some in the law enforcement community have questioned this conclusion and feel that she may have been murdered and dumped in the Pacific Ocean.[24] Her leg was bitten off by a great white shark.[18]
Jim Broach January 31, 1994 Tiger shark Killed while surfing at Velzyland on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Daniel McMoyler December 1993 Tiger shark On January 11, 1994, his remains washed up on the beach at Waipio, Hawaii. He is thought to have been killed by an 8-foot (2 m) tiger shark while surfing sometime the previous month.
Aaron A. Romento, 18 November 5, 1992 Tiger shark Romento was attacked and killed while bodyboarding at 9:45 a.m. in shallow, clear water approximately 90 feet (27 m) from shore off Keʻeau Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii. His right leg was severely bitten in three places by a 10–12-foot (3.0–3.7 m) tiger shark, and he died of blood loss a short time after swimming to shore.[25]
Bryan Adona, 29 February 19, 1992 Tiger shark Presumed killed in the late afternoon by a tiger shark when he did not return from bodyboarding, west of Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. There were no witnesses to the attack; however, his body board was found the following morning with a 16-inch (410 mm) crescent-shaped piece missing that experts said was made by a large tiger shark. Numerous witnesses, including the last person to see Adona alive, reported seeing a large shark in the vicinity prior to the attack.[26]
Martha Joy Morrell, 41 November 26, 1991 Tiger shark Fatally attacked around 9 a.m. while snorkeling 100 yards (100 m) from shore on west side of Maui, Hawaii at Olowalu, less than a mile from Camp Pecusa. The attack by the 8–11-foot (2.4–3.4 m) tiger shark occurred in 10–15 feet (3.0–4.6 m) of water and was witnessed by victim's snorkeling partner and groundskeeper. Morrell's body was recovered and later autopsied at Maui Memorial Hospital by the County Coroner. Injuries included amputation of left arm at the shoulder, right forearm, left leg above the hip joint, and right foot/lower leg.[27]
Suk Kyu (Steve) Park November 19, 1991 Tiger shark Victim was swept out to sea by a large wave while fishing from the rocky coastline at Maliko Point, Maui, Hawaii at around 4:30 p.m. Described as very healthy and a strong swimmer, Park was treading water before signaling his son to call for help. Rescue arrived about 30 minutes later, by which time the victim had disappeared. His body was never recovered, although his shorts and shirt were discovered the following morning by rescue divers with large portions missing from the left side, consistent with an attack by a 12-foot (3.7 m) tiger shark.[28]
Roy T. Tanaka February 17, 1990 Tiger shark Victim was scuba diving and spearing parrotfish with his partner, Jake Hernandez, at a depth of 40 feet (12 m), about 600 feet (180 m) from the shore. The victim vanished around 9:30 p.m. at Mokapu, Kaneohe, Hawaii, near the Marine Corps Air Station. Diving equipment was later found. The next day at approximately 3 p.m., a floating body (which was missing the left arm) was sighted from a helicopter in the waters between Manana Island and Makai pier. Several large sharks, apparently reacting to the helicopter's presence, proceeded to devour all but the body's torso and legs before it could be retrieved.[29]
[edit] 1980s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Ray Mehl Jr. October 14, 1989 Tiger shark Victim was scuba diving with a partner at a depth of 27 feet (8.2 m), about 750 feet (230 m) from shore near the HECO power plant at Kahe Point, Oahu, Hawaii. The victim had been in the water for 10–15 minutes before vanishing around 4:30 p.m. His partner conducted a search of the area (water visibility was around 30 feet (9.1 m), but could not locate Mehl. The following morning a decapitated body was spotted by rescue divers 200 feet (61 m) west of Mehl's last known location, but before it could be retrieved a large tiger shark suddenly appeared and proceeded to devour what remained of the body. Mehl's partner noted that parrotfish had been exhibiting "unusual behavior" just prior to his disappearance.[29]
Tamara McAllister, 24 January 26, 1989 Great white shark Killed while kayaking off the coast of Malibu, California with her boyfriend, Roy Jeffrey Stoddard. McAllister's body was found floating face down two days later with large sections from her legs and buttocks missing; no trace of Stoddard was ever found.
John P. Martin, 38 September 13, 1988 Bull shark Killed while snorkeling around Shell Island near Panama City, Florida. A 10-foot (3 m) long bull shark caused fatal thigh and hand wounds.
Avery Goo April 15, 1988 Unconfirmed Victim's 21-foot (6.4 m) powerboat capsized in turbulent water off the coast of Waihee, Maui, Hawaii. Pieces of human flesh consisting of stomach, intestines, and pancreas washed up along the Waihee shoreline several days later.[30]
Daniel Kennedy April 15, 1987 Unconfirmed Presumed killed by a shark while swimming out to an anchored sailboat near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. While his body was never recovered, his swim trunks were found bitten in half on the sea floor.[30]
Levi Chandler April 20, 1986 Unconfirmed Victim was fishing from the rocky shore at Kalihiwai Point, Kauai, Hawaii before falling into the water and disappearing. Police divers searching the area encountered a large shark swimming in the vicinity and retrieved floating pieces of clothing and human flesh. The victim may have drowned before being consumed.[30]
Male diver, 67 August 1985 Unconfirmed Presumed killed by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida. Body not recovered. Some of his equipment—regulator, a fin, and bathing suit were recovered showing teethmarks.
Omar Conger, 28 September 15, 1984 Great white shark Killed while diving in 15 feet (4.6 m) of water near Pigeon Point, San Mateo County, California.
Lewis Boren, 24 December 19, 1981 Great white shark While surfing in 10 feet (3.0 m) of water off South Moss Beach, Spanish Bay, Monterey, California, a large great white shark (18–20 ft) bit through Boren and his board and killed him.
Mark Meeker, 26 September 15, 1981 Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark Killed while swimming between Anna Maria Island and Egmont Key in Tampa Bay, Manatee County, Florida. Meeker was found dead the next day. He had taken off his bathing suit to use the drawstring as a makeshift tourniquet on his right calf.
Christy Wapniarski, 19 August 10, 1981 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark A catamaran she was riding on had capsized the night before off Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida. Killed by a shark while attempting to swim to shore at daybreak.
Roger B. Garletts May 21, 1981 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Disappeared while scuba diving and spearfishing at a depth of 60–80 feet (18–24 m) in murky, choppy water at Haena Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii. His recovered dive gear and shredded wetsuit, which bore numerous tooth marks, were suggestive of a fatal shark attack.[31]
[edit] 1970s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Unidentified male 1979 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Disappeared while fishing from shore at South Kohala, Oahu, Hawaii. Police divers only recovered the elderly man's severed hand and a flashlight.[32]
Danson Nakaima 1976 Unconfirmed Presumed killed while scuba diving for black coral at a depth of 180 feet (55 m) off Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Approximately 30 large sharks were later seen near his partially devoured remains.[32]
Stephen C. Powell July 16, 1976 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Killed by a shark while scuba diving off Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii. The lower portion of his body was recovered.[32]
John Carter, 17 July 20, 1974 Unconfirmed Killed by a school of small sharks while swimming in the Back River on the southern end of Savannah Beach, Chatham County, Georgia.
Billy Horne, 10 July 2, 1974 Oceanic Whitetip Shark While adrift after the yacht he was in caught on fire and sank, he was killed by a shark in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida.
Rodney Temple October 14, 1972 Oceanic whitetip shark (x2) Killed while scuba diving at Cane Bay, St. Croix, USVI. His body was never recovered.
Ernie Reathaford March 31, 1970 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Swept out to sea by strong surf while bodyboarding at Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii]]. A 15–18-foot (4.6–5.5 m) shark was observed in the area.[32]
[edit] 1960s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Unidentified male September 20, 1967 Tiger shark Victim lost at sea when his boat capsized in the waters between the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Molokai. Part of the victim's remains were recovered from the stomach of a captured 11-foot (3.4 m) tiger shark.[33]
Lt.(jg) John Gibson, 25 April 20, 1963 Galapagos shark Killed while swimming at Magens Bay, St. Thomas, USVI. His hand was later found in a 10-foot (3 m) long Galapagos shark.
Roy C. Kametani April 8, 1963 Unconfirmed Victim was swept out to sea while picking opihi at Hapuna Beach, Hawaii. Parts of the body were later recovered. The victim may have drowned before being consumed.[30]
Hans Fix, 40 August 19, 1962 bull shark Killed while surf fishing in waist deep water at Andy Bowie Park, Padre Island, near Port Isabel, Texas.
Jacob Horn, 45 October 1961 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Presumed killed by a shark; his mutilated body washed ashore near Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida.
William J. Dandridge, 23 June 24, 1961 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Killed while scuba diving and spear fishing 9 miles (14 km) east of Key Biscayne, Dade County, Florida. The left side of his torso including the left arm was bitten off.
Harold Riley December 27, 1960 Tiger shark Swept out to sea while net fishing at Maile Point, Oahu, Hawaii. A 20-foot (6.1 m) shark was seen attacking Riley. His body was recovered off Nanakuli.[33]
Young Marine Recruit August 1960 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming from camp off Parris Island, South Carolina.
[edit] 1950s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Lt. James Neal, 26 August 15, 1959 Unconfirmed Presumed killed while spearfishing with scuba gear near Panama City, Florida. Dive gear and clothes were found with teeth marks. He is presumed to have been taken by a shark while alive.
Robert Pamperin, 33 June 14, 1959 Great white shark Killed while freediving for abalone in La Jolla Cove La Jolla, California, by what is estimated to be a 20-foot (6 m) plus length Great White. His body was not recovered, and witnesses described him being swallowed whole, feet-first.
Albert Kogler, Jr., 18 May 7, 1959 Great white shark Killed while swimming in less than 15 feet (4.6 m) of water off Baker Beach, San Francisco, California.
William S. Weaver, 15 December 13, 1958 Tiger shark Killed while surfing on an air mattress near the Mokulua Islands off Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. His leg was severed. Rescue personnel recovering his body 2 hours later observed a 15–25-foot (4.6–7.6 m) shark in the vicinity.[34]
Angel Escartin, 35 July 10, 1958 Unconfirmed Autopsy report concluded that he was bitten by a shark off Key West, Monroe County, Florida while still alive.
Rupert Wade, 57 July 15, 1957 Great white shark Killed while swimming in the surf at Atlantic Beach, Salter Path, Carteret County, North Carolina.
Peter Savino, 25 April 28, 1957 Great white shark Killed while swimming in less than 10 feet (3.0 m) of water off Atascadero Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California. Witnesses saw his arm sticking out of the shark's mouth. His body was not recovered.
Sailor from tuna vessel August 30, 1955 Blue shark Killed while swimming in Pago Pago Bay near tuna cannery, Tutila Island, American Samoa.
Kosuo Mizokawa, 27 January 6, 1955 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Dove overboard and was swimming near the stern of a trawler near tuna cannery in Pago Pago harbor, Tutila Island, American Samoa.
Harold Souza, 15 July 26, 1953 Tiger shark Killed while spearfishing off Maile Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. A 10-foot (3.0 m) shark was observed in the vicinity.[34]
Leonard Gant April 15, 1953 Tiger shark Killed by a shark off McGregor Point, Maui, Hawaii swimming after canoe he was in became swamped.
Gordon S. Chun April 8, 1953 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Swept into the sea while fishing from shore. Body recovered was mutilated by sharks. May have drowned near Wailupe, Oahu, Hawaii.[34]
Barry Wilson, 17 December 7, 1952 Great white shark Killed while swimming in 20 feet (6.1 m) of water off Pacific Grove beach, Monterey, California.
Gerbacio Solano, 40 December 3, 1952 Tiger shark Killed by an extremely large shark described by witnesses as being in excess of 22 feet (6.7 m) while swimming from his fishing boat setting nets at Maile Beach, Oahu, Hawaii.[34]
Shigeichi Kawamura August 3, 1952 Tiger shark Disappeared while swimming between the Ala Moana channel and Kewalo Basin, Oahu, Hawaii. A shark bite was found on the right side of his body.[34]
Male Pan Am pilot 1952 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming near Key West, Florida. He was bitten in the groin area.
Alejandro Nodura June 25, 1951 Tiger shark Swept out to sea while fishing at Kapehu Beach, Hawaii. Victim was last seen in the shark's mouth.[34]
Gilbert S. Hotta January 16, 1950 Tiger shark Swept into the sea while fishing by a large wave near Kahakuloa, Maui, Hawaii. Three large tiger sharks were seen in the area the day of the accident. His torso was recovered from a "huge tiger shark" caught there three days later.[34]
[edit] 1940s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Ralph Reginald Rives Jr, 20 August 4, 1947 Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark Attacked while swimming in a canal 10 miles (20 km) north of St. Augustine, Florida. His leg was severely bitten. The Jacksonville papers initially and erroneously reported this as a barracuda attack. He died in the hospital after attempts to save him were unsuccessful.
John Kuntsler May 8, 1945 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming in Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.
[edit] 1930s
Name, age date Species Location, comments
A. Thompson Jr, 16 June 16, 1937 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark while swimming in the ocean in about four feet of water. His right arm was torn off and his right leg and thigh were mangled. Galveston, Texas
Joseph Troy Jr, 16 July 25, 1936 Great white shark Attacked while swimming at Hollywood Beach, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. He died during surgery.
Jere W. Fountain, 38 September 21, 1935 Bull shark Killed while swimming in Browns Inlet on the New River near Onslow Beach, North Carolina.
Richard Clark Best Jr, 8 June 20, 1934 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Killed while standing in the surf at Melbourne, Florida.
Thomas N. Martin, 24 April 10, 1933 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or tiger shark Killed in the surf at Miami Beach, Florida.
George Gaspar September 2, 1931 Tiger shark Swept out to sea by strong currents while fishing at Kāhala, Oahu, Hawaii. His remains were recovered from the stomach of an 18-foot (5.5 m) shark near the Naval Air Station Barbers Point.[35]
[edit] 1920s
Name, age date Species Location, comments
Unidentified boy 1926 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark in Sea Bright, New Jersey.
William J. Goins May 18, 1926 Great white shark Killed while swimming off Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii. Witnesses describe Goins as giving a loud shriek before suddenly disappearing beneath the surface. His remains were recovered from 12.5-foot (3.8 m) Great white shark captured off Kahuku.[35]
Professor Winslow November 1924 Unconfirmed Killed after both legs and arms were severely bitten by a shark in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Miss Bourne December 15, 1922 Unconfirmed Killed after her leg was bitten by a shark in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dorothy MacLatchie, 18 June 17, 1922 Unconfirmed Killed by a "monster fish" while floating next to the Municipal Pier, St. Petersburg, Florida.
[edit] 1910s
Name, age date Species Location, Comments
Unidentified male April 6, 1919 Unconfirmed Fisherman knocked into the water and killed in the Florida Keys.
J.L. Hanscom October 11, 1916 Unconfirmed Fisherman bitten in the leg by a large shark while assisting in hauling in a fishing net in which the shark was entangled. The incident happened in West Palm Beach, Florida; Hanscom died later that day in a hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Watson "Stanley" Fisher, 24 July 12, 1916 Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or immature great white shark[22] Attacked while trying to recover Lester Stillwell's body in Matawan Creek, New Jersey. Fisher died at Monmouth Hospital in Long Branch, New Jersey a few hours after the attack.[36]
Lester Stillwell, 11 July 12, 1916 Unconfirmed, experts are divided whether it was a bull or immature great white shark[22] Killed while swimming with playmates in Matawan Creek, a narrow, brackish, tidal river near Matawan, New Jersey.[36]
Charles Bruder, 27 July 6, 1916 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or great white shark[22] Killed while swimming approximately 130 yards (120 m) from shore in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Both legs were bitten off.[36]
Charles Van Sant, 23 July 1, 1916 Unconfirmed, probably a bull or great white shark[22] Attacked while swimming in chest-deep water about 40 yards (40 m) from shore at Beach Haven, New Jersey. He died on the beach of a severed femoral artery after being pulled from the surf.[36]
Okomoto March 3, 1914 Unconfirmed Washed into the sea while picking opihi at Honomu, Hawaii and killed by two large sharks.[35]
John Bloomquist September 23, 1911 Unconfirmed, probably a bull shark Killed by a shark in the Galveston, Texas ship channel after he jumped overboard to rescue a companion.
Ship's pilot September 20, 1911 Unconfirmed Fell overboard and was killed by a shark while swimming in Pensacola Bay, Santa Rosa County, Florida
Unidentified male 1910 Unconfirmed Attacked while fishing at Hilo, Hawaii.[35]
[edit] 1900s
Name, age Date Species Location, Comments
Ah Kim Chong, 19 April 10, 1909 Unconfirmed The woman was reportedly swept away by a large waves while gathering opihi along the rocky shoreline at Pauwela, Maui, Hawaii. A search party later witnessed a large shark devour what appeared to be part of the victim's body.[37]
Unidentified male January 17, 1908 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark while gathering fish stunned by dynamite at Mana, Kauai, Hawaii.[38]
Japanese fisherman January 8, 1908 Unconfirmed Killed by a shark while gathering fish stunned by dynamite in Man.
Japanese fisherman 1907 Unconfirmed, probably a tiger shark Fell into the water and killed by a shark while net fishing near Pepeekeo, Honomu, Hawaii.[38]
Belton Larkin March 31, 1907 Bull shark Killed after a shark, which had been chasing a tarpon, leapt into his small skiff breaking it apart near Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida. Shark bit his side nearly cutting him in two.
Sutton Davis July 29, 1905 Unconfirmed Killed while wading at Davis Shore, east of Beaufort, North Carolina.
Unidentified man 1904 Tiger Shark Man disappeared while swimming off Diamond Head, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. A shark was caught two days later with the head and body of a man (complete from the waist down with the exception of one leg) in its gut. The shark was described as "monstrous" in size.
Phil Kitchin ca. 1903 Tiger Shark Killed while fishing at Koko Head, Oahu, Hawaii. His foot was recovered two days later from a shark.
Hawaiian boy August 2, 1902 Tiger Shark Killed while catching crabs at Kalihi, Oahu, Hawaii. Both arms were severed.[38]
Unidentified Coast Guard Personnel 1900–1905 Unconfirmed Killed while swimming at Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.
Emil Uhlbrecht and an unidentified person July 14, 1900 Tiger shark Uhlbrecht was swept out to sea while hunting sea shells with friends at Makapuu Point, Oahu, Hawaii. His positively identified foot was recovered from a tiger shark measuring 11 feet 9 inches (3.58 m) in length which had been caught off Kakaako, Oahu by John Kinipeki on September 17. The shark's stomach also contained a femur and pelvis thought to belong to another person, possibly one of several Chinese fisherman who had drowned in the harbor a few months prior.[38]
[edit] Before 1900
Name, age Date Species Location, Comments
Delano Wood, 15 Summer 1895 Bull shark Killed by a 10-foot (3 m) long shark while swimming in the Trout River, Panama Park near Jacksonville, Florida.
Captain George Jacob Hanscheldt 1853 or 1854 Unconfirmed Knocked overboard and killed by a shark near Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida.
Charles Chambers 1852 Unconfirmed Killed while wading ashore from a capsized vessel in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina.
James Kinney March 1851 Tiger Shark Killed while swimming in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.
Crew member of a pilot boat ca. 1840 Unconfirmed, probably a Great white shark Killed while treading water awaiting rescue after being accidentally thrown overboard in Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, South Carolina. Witnesses estimated the shark to be 25 feet (8 m) long.
Joseph Blaney July 12, 1830 Great white shark While fishing from a dory 5 miles (8 km) east of Scituate, Massachusetts.
Unidentified male 1828 Unconfirmed The victim was riding surf near Lahaina, Oahu, Hawaii at the time of the attack. The shark bit off most or all of the victim's limbs, while his torso was left floating in the water. The attack was reportedly witnessed "by a number of Hawaiian chiefs."[39]
Nu'u-anu-pa'ahu 1779 Unconfirmed The victim was a young male who suffered a gash to one side of his buttocks following a shark attack at Maliu, Hawaii. The victim later died of his injuries at Pololū Valley.[39]
[edit] See also
For a topical guide to this subject, see Outline of sharks.
Shark attack
Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916
Great white shark
Tiger shark
Bull shark
Oceanic whitetip shark
Shark
[edit] References
Footnotes
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2.^ "Local Student Killed By Shark; He Was Once Called a Hero". KEY News. October 22, 2010. http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Deadly-Shark-Attack-105537773.html.
3.^ "Expert: Bull shark killed Martin surfer". wptv.com. February 9, 2010. http://www.wptv.com/content/news/martin/stuart/story/Expert-Bull-shark-killed-Martin-surfer/YEk9yr8W2E2r02XFf_FmdQ.cspx. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
4.^ "Kiteboard surfer attacked by sharks dies form injuries, authorities report". TCPalm.com. http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/feb/03/florida-kiteboard-surfer-attacked-by-sharks-dies/. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
5.^ "Expert: Don't rush to blame great white sharks for Stuart kiteboarder's death". LA Times. February 4, 2010. http://www.latimes.com/fl-shark-attack-stuart-20100204,0,6140639.story?track=rss. Retrieved 2010-02-04. [dead link]
6.^ "Massive blood loss killed shark attack victim". Associated Press. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35257862/ns/us_news-life/. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
7.^ a b Kirley, James (February 4, 2010). "Scientist says knowing what shark attacked and why can prevent fear, future trajedy". Palm Beach Post. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/scientist-says-knowing-what-shark-attacked-and-why-212796.html. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
8.^ a b "Fatal Shark Attack in Corolla, NC". September 19, 2009. http://www.carolinabeachtoday.com/2009/09/fatal-shark-attack-in-corolla-nc.html. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
9.^ "ME: Shark Bite Not Responsible for Ross Township Man's Death". http://www.wpxi.com/news/20989479/detail.html. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
10.^ . MSNBC.com. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24313314?GT1=43001. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
11.^ {{cite news |title=Shark kills triathlete training at Calif. beach
12.^ "Florida beaches open after shark attack". CNN.com. June 26, 2005. http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/26/shark.attack/. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
13.^ "Randy Fry Memorial Page". NorCal Skin Divers Club. http://www.norcalskindivers.com/randy.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
14.^ "Killer Abs". Outside.online. April 2006. http://outside.away.com/outside/features/200604/northern-california-great-white-sharks-1.html.
15.^ Wilson Christie (April 8, 2004). "Shark kills Maui surfer". The Honolulu Advertiser. http://www.moolelo.com/shark-kills-surfer.html. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
16.^ Antone, Rod (April 9, 2004). "Shark expert looks at surfer's leash". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. http://www.starbulletin.com/2004/04/09/news/story6.html. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
17.^ "Lone swimmer killed off San Luis Obispo County Coast by Large Great White Shark". norcov.com. http://www.norcov.com/greendivers/shark16.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
18.^ a b "Swimmer Dies After Apparent Shark Attack". NBCSandiego.com. August 19, 2003. Archived from the original on 2006-01-12. http://web.archive.org/web/20060112000713/http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/2415997/detail.html. Retrieved 2006-04-19.
19.^ "ISAF concludes shark killed Florida diver". http://www.cdnn.info/special-report/sharkbyte/sharktimeline.html. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
20.^ a b Glod, Maria and Lenhart, Jennifer (September 7, 2001). "Experts Blame Bull Sharks in Two Attacks". Washington Post.com. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=digest&contentId=A54303-2001Sep6. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
21.^ Minai, Leanora and Wimmer, Amy (September 1, 2000). "Expert: Splash triggered feeding shark to attack". St. Petersburg Times. http://www.sptimes.com/News/090100/news_pf/TampaBay/Expert__Splash_trigge.shtml. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
22.^ a b c d e McCollam, Douglas (July 18, 2001). "The Bull Shark". slate.com. http://www.slate.com/default.aspx?id=112116. Retrieved 2006-04-19.
23.^ Barayuga, Debra (May 9, 2003). "Company not guilty in Maui kayak death". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. http://www.starbulletin.com/2003/05/09/news/story12.html. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
24.^ "Global Shark Attack File - Incident Log". http://sharkattackfile.net/incidentlog.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
25.^ Balazs, p. 82
26.^ Balazs, pp. 80–81
27.^ Balazs, p. 80
28.^ Balazs, pp. 79–80
29.^ a b Balazs, p. 78
30.^ a b c d Balazs, pp. 76
31.^ Balazs, pp. 75
32.^ a b c d Balazs, p. 74
33.^ a b Balazs, p. 73
34.^ a b c d e f g Balazs, p. 72
35.^ a b c d Balazs, p. 70
36.^ a b c d "New Jersey History's Mysteries: The Matawan Man-Eater". http://www.njhm.com/matawanmaneater.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-19.
37.^ Balazs, pp. 69–70
38.^ a b c d Balazs, p. 69
39.^ a b Balazs, p. 68
Bibliography
Balazs, George H. (June 1993), "Annotated List of Shark Attacks in the Hawaiian Islands, 1779–1993", in Borg, Jim, Tigers of the Sea: Hawaii's Deadly Sharks, Honolulu, HI: Mutual Publishing, pp. 63–83, http://swfsc.noaa.gov/publications/CR/1993/9307.PDF, retrieved 7 August 2010
General references
"The International Shark Attack File". http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/sharks/isaf/isafabout.htm. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
"Global Shark Attack File". http://sharkattackfile.net/. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
"Southeastern Outdoors Fatal Shark Attacks". http://www.southeasternoutdoors.com/wildlife/fish/fatal-shark-attacks.html. Retrieved 2006-04-18.
Collier, Ralph S., Shark Attacks of the Twentieth Century from the Pacific Coast of North America, Scientia Publishing, LLC, ISBN 0-9719717-4-9.
[edit] External links
Platial Map of Shark Attacks
International Shark File research
Shark Research Committee
Global Shark Attack File
Shark Attack Survivors Online Database and Shark Attack File
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