Fatal Attacks
0
Unprovoked Attacks
2
Total Attacks
3
There have been a total of 3 shark attacks in Moorea. 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 |
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Afareitu Lagoonarium. | 13-11-2019 | 5' blacktip shark | Feeding sharks | Multiple lacerations to right arm | NO | 9yo James Tigo | |
Opunohu Bay | 20-10-2019 | 11h30 | Oceanic whitetip shark | Snorkeling | Severe injuries to arms and chest | NO | 35yo Emmanuelle B |
Tiahura Lagoon | 11-09-2014 | Blacktip shark | Feeding fish | Thumb & finger nipped | NO | 36yo female |
Be honest, when was the last time you watched a decent shark movie?