List of all shark attacks in Upolu Island
Fatal Attacks
1
Unprovoked Attacks
3
Total Attacks
4
There have been a total of 4 shark attacks in Upolu Island. Out of those, 1 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 25.00%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nofoali’i | 14-09-2017 | Night | Fishing | Injuries to hands and legs | NO | male | |
| Nu’ulua | 15-04-1972 | Thought to involve a tiger shark | Swimming | FATAL | YES | 25yo Alan Banner, Peace Corps volunteer | |
| Apia Harbor | Leg severed | NO | German sailor | ||||
| Apia Harbour | 07-08-1890 | Bathing | Both legs severed | NO | Hermann Schwebke |
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