List of all shark attacks in Cook Islands
Fatal Attacks
2
Unprovoked Attacks
3
Total Attacks
4
There have been a total of 4 shark attacks in Cook Islands. Out of those, 2 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 50.00%. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pukapuka Northern Group | 12-12-2003 | Night | Swimming / shipwreck | FATAL | YES | 45yo Teta Vaotiare | |
| Beveridge Reef | 30-06-2003 | Grey reef shark | Snorkeling | Chest & buttocks bitten | NO | Allen -- | |
| Arorangi, Rarotonga | 30-11-2000 | Surfing | FATAL | YES | female | ||
| Rarotonga | Shark hoisted on board liner Tahiti | Struck on head by shark’s tail, knocked unconscious & deep gash in head PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | Bosun of the ship |
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