List of all shark attacks in Sicily
Fatal Attacks
1
Unprovoked Attacks
3
Total Attacks
7
There have been a total of 7 shark attacks in Sicily. Out of those, 1 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 14.29%. 3 attacks came out of the blue while 4 have been provoked by humans.
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Unprovoked
Fatal
Non Fatal
| Location | Date | Time | Species | Activity | Injury | Fatal | Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off Capo San Croce, near Augusta (Catania) | Shark involvement prior to death was not confirmed | On December 28, 1908, an earthquake, followed by tsunamis, destroyed coastal towns in Silcily and southern Italy, killing more than 100,000 people | 3 unidentified bodies recovered (male, female & young girl) from gut of female 4.5 m [14'9"] white shark caught in fishing net. They may have drowned in tidal wave following earthquake | NO | |||
| Catania | White shark, 4 m [13'] | Fishing on a boat | No injury to occupants | NO | |||
| Punta Secca | 16h00 | 3 m to 3.6 m [10' to 11'9"] white shark | Snorkeling | Contusion of left foot | NO | 13yo Neil Montoya | |
| Stretto di Messina | 31-05-1967 | White shark, 4 to 5 m [13' to 16.5'] | Fishing boat | No injury to occupants, harpooned shark sank boat PROVOKED INCIDENT | NO | ||
| Off Mondello Lighthouse | 15-11-1963 | Spearfishing | No injury | NO | 28yo Dr. Salito | ||
| Stretto di Messina | 31-12-1880 | White sharks | Fishing on a boat | Non-Fatal | NO | male | |
| Strait of Messina | 05-04-1738 | Swimming | FATAL | YES | male |
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