List of all shark attacks in New Providence Island
Fatal Attacks
2
Unprovoked Attacks
5
Total Attacks
6
There have been a total of 6 shark attacks in New Providence Island. Out of those, 2 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 33.33%. 5 attacks came out of the blue while 1 have been provoked by humans.
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Unprovoked
Fatal
Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 06-08-2016 | Snorkeling | Lacerations to left leg | NO | 15yo Johnny Stoch | ||
| Nassau | 30-09-2006 | Free diving / modeling | Puncture wounds to left foot | NO | 26yo Renata Foucre | ||
| Nassau | 15-10-1965 | 1.8 m [6'], 180-lb shark | Sunbathing on beach when he saw child being attacked by the shark | Right arm & right leg bitten | NO | 32yo Bruce Johnson, rescuer | |
| Nassau | 15-10-1965 | 1.8 m [6'], 180-lb shark | Playing in the water | FATAL | YES | young girl | |
| Cable Beach | 05-02-1947 | 5' shark | Attempting to ride a shark | Arm bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | Bill Whitman | |
| Nassau | 10-03-1860 | Remains recovered from shark caught days later | In boat being towed by ship, Karnak | FATAL | YES | a pilot |
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