List of all shark attacks in Chatham Islands
Fatal Attacks
0
Unprovoked Attacks
2
Total Attacks
3
There have been a total of 3 shark attacks in Chatham Islands. Out of those, none have thankfully been fatal. 2 attacks came out of the blue while 1 have been provoked by humans.
Provoked
Unprovoked
Fatal
Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt Island or Chatham Island | 16-07-2019 | Morning | White shark, 3m | Scuba diving | Shark rammed him but no injury | NO | 45yo Val Croon |
| Waihere Bay | 05-09-1996 | 10h00 | White shark | Diving for abalone | Back, arms & wrist severely lacerated | NO | 23yo Vaughn Hill |
| 07-04-1911 | Fishing | No injury to occupants, shark bit boat | NO | 2 fishermen |
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