List of all shark attacks in Grand Canary Island
Fatal Attacks
0
Unprovoked Attacks
1
Total Attacks
2
There have been a total of 2 shark attacks in Grand Canary Island. Out of those, none have thankfully been fatal. 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arinaga Beach, Aguimes, Gran Canaria | 24-12-2015 | Silky shark, 6.5' | Swimming | Lacerations to left forearm | NO | 38yo Cristina Ojeda-Thies | |
| Sardina del Norte, Gáldar | 15-07-2010 | 19h15 | Angel shark | Swimming | Lacerations to left foot when he stepped on the shark PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | 9yo male |
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